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keithcaley
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26/06/2009 16:23 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 3 of 80 in Discussion |
| That's brilliant, thank you. |
cypwine
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26/06/2009 17:06 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 4 of 80 in Discussion |
| wonderful... so many child hood memories |
dizzycows
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26/06/2009 17:06 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 5 of 80 in Discussion |
| Thanks zerochlor, doesnt look that long ago really does it, just the cars give it away and having the kids slides and swings on the beaches, notice that there were no dogs on the beaches either. lol  |
zerochlor
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26/06/2009 17:13 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 6 of 80 in Discussion |
| i shall add some more as i find
yes i did wonder myself about the slides and swings on the beach,i imagine there was so very sore burnt bums!
ouchh! |
zerochlor
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26/06/2009 17:15 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 7 of 80 in Discussion |
| i wonder if any 1 knows the girl in the picture,laurie patton 1974? |
jock1
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26/06/2009 17:16 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 9 of 80 in Discussion |
| Nice one zerochlor.... |
gates
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26/06/2009 17:32 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 10 of 80 in Discussion |
| great pics well done a nice intresting post |
No1Doyen
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26/06/2009 17:37 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 11 of 80 in Discussion |
| zerochlor. Brilliant photo's. Well Done. |
Navek
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26/06/2009 18:09 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 12 of 80 in Discussion |
| Hi zerochlor,
Great photo's
Wonder if anyone else has similar photo's, holiday snaps,
they can upload?
Keep them coming.
Navek |
Pipie
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26/06/2009 18:12 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 14 of 80 in Discussion |
| Thankyou so much zerochlor ,'' fantastic '' |
spider
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26/06/2009 18:15 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 15 of 80 in Discussion |
| Nice photos thanks...
Spider,x |
No1Doyen
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26/06/2009 18:16 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 16 of 80 in Discussion |
| zerochlor, message 13. I don't know who it is, It's definitely not Gary Mongers missus though thats for sure ) |
Tiggy
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26/06/2009 18:25 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 17 of 80 in Discussion |
| Picture 5. reminds of Benidorm in the 70's as well.
At least aya nappa and protaris are not all high rise. Learned one lesson from 74 then. |
No1Doyen
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26/06/2009 18:43 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 19 of 80 in Discussion |
| Navek. I thought Laurie Patton would have been the photographer. What do you think? |
zerochlor
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26/06/2009 18:43 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 20 of 80 in Discussion |
| Message 18
i saw the name . maybe some 1 will pop up who knows her.
just had a quick look on facebook,with that name they all seem to live in the USA
its not so important!
Cheers navek |
zerochlor
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26/06/2009 18:47 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 22 of 80 in Discussion |
| seems laurie was the camera man. the girl in the photo maybe carol patton
from bonnie scotland! |
No1Doyen
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26/06/2009 18:50 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 23 of 80 in Discussion |
| zerochlor. Thats an interesting link sure to provoke controversy. )) |
zerochlor
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26/06/2009 19:08 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 24 of 80 in Discussion |
| no1 Doyen
i think your right! |
chick
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26/06/2009 19:39 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 25 of 80 in Discussion |
| HI zerochlor.
Someone on the Cyprus Forum put on photos of Kyrenia pre 1974 very interesting. |
Dusterbruce
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26/06/2009 19:45 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 26 of 80 in Discussion |
| Msg 13
I doubt the guy behind her in the photo would be a Turkish Cypriot, they were not allowed to go to places like that, had to stay in their own enclaves. |
zerochlor
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26/06/2009 19:56 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 27 of 80 in Discussion |
| Message 25
Hi Doreen
im a little lost with your comment.
might be due to too many effes with vodka redbull chasers! |
chick
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26/06/2009 20:58 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 28 of 80 in Discussion |
| Hi zerochlor
I clicked on to your link in msg 21 and it said Famagusta and Kerinya which I took to be Kyrenia, and just thought people that hadnt seen it would be interested to see what the harbour etc looked like. Nothing sinister intended. |
norma jean
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26/06/2009 22:05 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 29 of 80 in Discussion |
| Hi Zerochlor,
really loved looking at the photos.
Husband was in Famagusta in 1970/71, as a Navigating Officer in the Merchant Navy. Brought back a lot of good memories for him.
Thanks loads,
Marilyn |
ilovekibris
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26/06/2009 22:19 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 30 of 80 in Discussion |
| dusterbruce wrote: "I doubt the guy behind her in the photo would be a Turkish Cypriot, they were not allowed to go to places like that, had to stay in their own enclaves."
Have you been swallowing more propaganda aimed at dumb Brits who don't know any better? Tell me about the Turkish Cypriots enclaves in 1974? And developments in 1968? Then we can compare our experiences and memories of Varosha, Famagusta. |
zerochlor
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27/06/2009 04:26 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 31 of 80 in Discussion |
| Ahhh. i posted the link for some nostalgic interest,not to argue on the thread..you may love kibris and dusterbruce might think watever!
just enjoy the fotos and keep ur mouth shut might be a good idea!
im speaking in general .not to any 1 person! |
zerochlor
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27/06/2009 04:29 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 32 of 80 in Discussion |
| norma jean
chick
hello ladies.!
Glad you liked the photos,and norma jean,im sure ur husband must have some fotos dating back to the times you wrote about. scan n post if u have some.im sure all would love to see! |
CyprusChill
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27/06/2009 05:12 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 33 of 80 in Discussion |
| Awesome pictures.
A reminder of my childhood 8 to 11 years old.
Such a nice place to live and experience. |
Tinkie
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27/06/2009 10:55 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 34 of 80 in Discussion |
| What great photos, 1974 Famagusta looks nicer than 2009 Famagusta! Thanks Zerchlor |
Dusterbruce
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27/06/2009 11:06 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 35 of 80 in Discussion |
| Ouch ilovekibris!
Did I hit a raw nerve? Guilty conscience? |
Ballyboffin
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27/06/2009 12:50 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 36 of 80 in Discussion |
| They are brilliant, thanks for posting them. The first picture on message 2 is particularly good. It shows the front of the Palm Beach Hotel and the now bombed hotel next to it intact. |
ilovekibris
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27/06/2009 12:53 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 37 of 80 in Discussion |
| dusterbruce wrote: ""Did I hit a raw nerve? Guilty conscience?"
Err, no. All you proved is your own ignorance about Turkish Cypriot history and people. |
Ste65
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27/06/2009 13:10 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 38 of 80 in Discussion |
| We had booked to go to Famagusta in 1974 on holiday and had to cancel due to the turmoil.
It was the number 1 resort in Cyprus at the time. One day it will be all sorted out and will be a lovely resort again. |
zerochlor
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27/06/2009 19:07 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 39 of 80 in Discussion |
| CyprusChill tinkie Ballyboffin
cheers all.
glad you enjoy the photos |
Fred8
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27/06/2009 21:28 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 40 of 80 in Discussion |
| ...brings back memories of early childhold and walks along the beach as a child, also franklin House School, etc
well done! |
Dusterbruce
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27/06/2009 23:09 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 41 of 80 in Discussion |
| ilovekibris wrote:
Err, no. All you proved is your own ignorance about Turkish Cypriot history and people
So why would Turkish Cypriot friends who lived both in Kyrenia and Limassol before 1974 tell me lies then? |
Hector
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28/06/2009 00:33 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 42 of 80 in Discussion |
| Off to Teddy throwing corner! |
MilesAway
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28/06/2009 02:20 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 43 of 80 in Discussion |
| How lovely - thanks for sharing the photos! |
decanddyl
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28/06/2009 20:39 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 44 of 80 in Discussion |
| Fantastic pictures |
mags111
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28/06/2009 21:47 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 45 of 80 in Discussion |
| Loved looking at the photos. Its such a shame its not now as it was then. Hopefully one day it will be re-opened, rebuilt and the tourists will flock back to a beautiful area. Famagusta was dead last week when I went to visit and its such a shame. |
CyprusSmile
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28/06/2009 23:26 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 46 of 80 in Discussion |
| Great pictures - almost as if they were taken last week let alone 36 years ago. |
phylray
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28/06/2009 23:54 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 47 of 80 in Discussion |
| Thanks a lot for the photos. lovely to see them, and I have talked to folk who
were around there at that time, and others who were visiting.
Last time I was swimming in Palm Beach hotel (in the pool under the bubble)
somebody started letting fireworks off, and I thought they were shooting! Didn't
know whether to stay in the pool or run for the hotel! |
chinaeyes
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29/06/2009 08:51 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 48 of 80 in Discussion |
| Great photo's,thankyou for letting us all see them,keep them coming.Did you all notice how clean it looked,not a plastic carrierbag in sight!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
zerochlor
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29/06/2009 10:02 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 49 of 80 in Discussion |
| cheers again.
im searching. some 1 might be posting some today.
cheers |
littlejohn
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30/06/2009 01:06 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 52 of 80 in Discussion |
| Message 34 and others - do you lot really think that Varosha is "lovely" You obviously then will be content if the Turks adopt the Greek style as in the South where the whole place is high rise. That will be followed by "English, Irish and jock" bars and the karaoke which we keep hearing about. So a once quiet sophisticated part of the island will become an 18/30s resort like everywhere else.Go for it - you helped spoil the south so I suppose you will do the same to the north. Progress !???? |
64Stuart
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25/08/2010 15:41 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 53 of 80 in Discussion |
| Great pictures. reminds me of the times we spent in Cyprus between 1972 and 1974. We stayed at the Cypriana Hotel and then the Evagoras court (later the Park hotel). |
spider
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25/08/2010 15:46 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 54 of 80 in Discussion |
| Wow 64Stuart you been looking way way back last message on here was 30.6.09..How do you dig them out ?
Spider. |
Glasbury
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25/08/2010 15:59 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 55 of 80 in Discussion |
| What an interesting post. I have enjoyed looking at your photographs very much. Thanks a lot. |
ang1706
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25/08/2010 16:03 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 56 of 80 in Discussion |
| Very interesting post Zerochlor, thank you for sharing it with us. |
aripointer
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25/08/2010 17:34 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 57 of 80 in Discussion |
| Brilliant post Zerochlor.
Is the Palm Beach Hotel open? The last I heard it was closed. AP |
zerochlor
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| 64 stuart
Thanks for digging this old post up.
im sure there are some new forum readers who will enjoy the photos. |
newlad
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25/08/2010 20:26 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 59 of 80 in Discussion |
| Cheers for that i really enjoyed looking through those photos.Such a shame that something cannot be done about the area,
Paul. |
oceana
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25/08/2010 20:32 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 60 of 80 in Discussion |
| Lovely photos! |
dave456
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25/08/2010 20:33 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 61 of 80 in Discussion |
| Great photos,keep them coming |
keldanreb
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25/08/2010 21:25 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 62 of 80 in Discussion |
| quite sad! |
Jetski
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25/08/2010 22:31 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 63 of 80 in Discussion |
| Terrific bit of history - well done . If some of the individuals pictured can come forward it would be brilliant. History in our hands! |
Lilli
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26/08/2010 00:36 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 64 of 80 in Discussion |
| oh zero, that takes me back, thank you. I missed the post first time around. I lived there in 1956, yes a centuary ago it seems. When my father was posted here.It was lovely to see them thank you again x |
No1Doyen
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26/08/2010 11:31 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 65 of 80 in Discussion |
| Fantastic photos - thanks for posting on here |
RachB
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26/08/2010 11:35 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 66 of 80 in Discussion |
| Wow, these photos are amazing. They make me feel a bit sad too though..... |
Cyprophile
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01/11/2010 22:37 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 67 of 80 in Discussion |
| Hi, I've just read your post which induced me to join the forum and reply to it.
My wife and I lived in Miaouli Street 1968-1970. It was an army hiring as I was serving with 9 Signal Regt at Ayios Nikolias (4 Mile Point).
Your photos bring back happy memories of that wonderful place.
Thank you very much!
I hope you get to see this belated reply. |
Pipie
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02/11/2010 02:15 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 68 of 80 in Discussion |
| Great pics. I read not long ago that Famugusta was due for a major renovation programme, any one got an update on this ?
Back in July on my last visit there was major road improvements going on, it looked like the road leading into Famagusta may become a dual carrigeway and the road appeared to be widened. |
skurry
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02/11/2010 03:02 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 69 of 80 in Discussion |
| i was there in 74 picked up at nicosia airport by 6 door merc taken to CONSTANCIA HOTEL( beatiful )speed boat boy befiended us and took us out to sea nearly killed us all( hit big ships bow wave at full throtle) I remember, a small 4 way road junction near hotel controlled by police man (shorts and flat hat) an enclosed newspaper stand with a guy with one arm.at the same junction.walk the other way towards small harbour post office yard dual carrigway,i saw very old building went through archway and i can remember being so shocked and stunned to see people dressed like it was JESUS'S bethlehem I think I had enterd by the only way in or out .I never did find out what this place was but donkeys hens dogs all loose this place was small and round i thinkback at hotel one night I was asked if I had a gun when I asked why I was told THEY ARE COMMING and thats all.At that time I was a youngman out in cyprus with a mistry????? it was great to see such memories come back to life |
cemaliye7a
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02/11/2010 08:47 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 70 of 80 in Discussion |
| These photos are absolutely superb... ))
Thank you very much for sharing with us
Regards |
ronnie1940
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02/11/2010 11:07 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 71 of 80 in Discussion |
| Zero
Clicking on to your link in message 21 and then onto curly arrow gives some more good old pics of famagusta and Kyrenia
Thanks Ronnie |
kaiserphil
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02/11/2010 20:22 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 72 of 80 in Discussion |
| Cyprophile - I well remember 9 Sigs. I was at RAF Ay Nik, down the road opposite to you, 625 OD was also in that road.
Mind you, I'm assuming they were still there when you were, I was there 1960 to 1962. |
Brinsley
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02/11/2010 21:02 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 73 of 80 in Discussion |
| Good one Zero!
What I'd like to know is the mindset and reason of the Turks for closing off the whole of Varosha post '74?
Richard |
Blackbird
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02/11/2010 21:18 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 74 of 80 in Discussion |
| I've just spent some time viewing these fascinating pictures. Many thanks for taking the time to post them. |
kavenkoy
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03/11/2010 09:22 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 75 of 80 in Discussion |
| great pics big boy
some real shots that obviously look the same today etc .
some real stories to be told im sure from both sides of how life was etc
would be nice for the whole of cyprus to settle things for the future of the island .
no high rise ,no over development and back to a tourist resort hey
thanks
ZC
kav |
littlejohn
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04/11/2010 03:07 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 76 of 80 in Discussion |
| Message 73 - perhaps because it is a blot on the landscape. What an ugly place on a beautiful island. It's a nightmare. |
briggus
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05/11/2010 23:04 | | Join or Login to Reply | Message 80 of 80 in Discussion |
| message 76 agree "blot" on the landscape - with the concrete jungle aspect - hopefully if a settlement is ever agreed it will be flattened and something more in keeping with the island will be rebuilt in it's place - it certainly will generate lots of jobs!
Having said that it is great to look back and see the old sights /old car models.
Many thanks to zerochlor for the nostalga |
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