A series of photos shared by Frank O’Neill show a completely different Valletta to the one that exists today.

The photos distinctively show Malta’s capital city in different areas during the late 19^th century and early 20^th century.

A few of the shots depict Valletta’s picturesque streets as smartly dressed people in Victorian clothing walk through it.

Another photo shows the shop for G.C. Cumbo photography, which was a highly popular service for all things related to photography at the time.

The St Paul’s Protestant Cathedral together with the adjacent spike that forms part of the iconic Valletta skyline can be clearly observed. They can still be seen to this day. Some things never change!

Malta’s typical and traditional balconies that still adorn the city to this very day can also be seen in these centuries’ old photos.