Cospicua, more commonly known as Bormla, is one of Malta’s Three Cities and is incredibly rich in history, having been apparently inhabited since Neolithic times. These throwback photos don't go quite as far back, but they do show Cospicua in all its glory!

1. The green bus

Back in the day, two very similar green buses would service both Cospicua and the neighbouring city of Vittoriosa (Birgu), so locals had to be very careful not to confuse the two!

2. Rialto Cinema

The Rialto Cinema was one of the top ones on the island, having been a great spot to gather with friends, go on a date, or even just chill. And get this – you’d have to book a week in advance to secure a spot!

3. Backstreets

This black-and-white shot of Cospicua’s backstreets is simply breathtaking, with what looks like the parish church in the background.

4. The jukebox!

Get a load of this! This shot is of the first jukebox in the city, dating back to around 1955. Can you imagine bopping the night away to some fantastic tunes on this baby?

5. The old tunnel

This snapshot shows works being conducted on the tunnel leading to Cospicua, which is seemingly the one by the Dockyards leading from the Marsa/Fgura area to the Three Cities.

6. Bull street

Bull street is in fact named after the male animal – weird, we know, but we’re getting there. During the High and Late Middle Ages (c.1127-1530), herds of bulls would transport trading goods from vessels in the port to countryside areas around the cities.

7. St Clement

St Clement was a retrenchment built by the British around the mid-19^th century in order to strengthen and have better control over the stretch of land.

8. Foca Café

This gem was basically the go-to café spot to hang out with your mates. Owned by Tony il-Foca (hence the name), it was situated near the Drydocks next to an establishment called Simon’s.