I was born in the UK where I spent the whole of my working life, but retired early in order to get done some of the things there was so little time for in the world of work. I always had a strong interest in modern history, particularly the First World War. I was an early and enthusiastic member of the Western Front Association (WFA). During my active time in the WFA I researched the raising in 1914-15 of the Tyneside Scottish Brigade (part of Lord Kitcheners ‘New Army’), resulting in a rather over lengthy and un-illustrated manuscript which for those reasons failed to find favour with various publishers. The advent of digital photograph led me to rekindle a previous interest in ‘creative’ photography. For the time being I found this a more immediately rewarding creative pursuit compared to the rigours of writing.

Not long after arriving in Malta I had my first photographic exhibition in 2007: courtesy of Ħeritage Malta. However, though I continued to take and sell photographs, I became increasingly fascinated and absorbed by Maltese prehistory, and returned to writing with some photography. Since the successful publication of my book on the Maltese Cart-Ruts in 2010 I have been engage in the writing a book dealing with one of those rare places in Malta where, within a relatively confine locality, much of Maltese history can still be appreciated by the interested visitor: due for publication in 2012. An ongoing longer term project is research into the origins and motivations of the Maltese Temple builders.

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0 #3 Ronnie Gallagher 2012-11-01 18:49

Hello Gordon.
Congratulations on your cart rut book. Its very well researched and full of fascinating information for those interested in cart ruts. My fascination for the ruts began in Azerbaijan in 2000 and it is only now that I have been able to visit Malta. Sadly I have to leave again Saturday with only a few days to see the ruts. There are a number of similarities to the Azeri ruts but with a few differences. If you wish I'd be happy to send images ...and some thoughts on some features you might wish to look out for.

Good luck with your temple research.

Regards

Ronnie Gallagher.

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0 #2 Sissel Nilsen 2012-04-11 08:59

Interesting comvensation with Gordon yesterday, we share some interests. I also take photos...Funny how people meet over and over again in Malta, cause it a small phenomena..

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+1 #1 Dr Elizabeth Lenton 2011-11-05 12:36

The Maltese Cart-Ruts Gordon Weston 2010 is an excellent book which gives a comprehensive and well illustrated coverage of the subject. It includes a well explained section on the most popular theories of how the Cart Ruts came about with pros and cons for each. Gordon's own ideas on the phenomenon are most convincing. I can recommend this book and I look forward to those in the 'pipe -line'.

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