Gordon Weston

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