Gibraltar Collection (page 3)

Gibraltar: Land Port Gate (b/w photo)
8640272 Gibraltar: Land Port Gate (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Land Port Gate)

Gibraltar: Rosia Road (b/w photo)
8640257 Gibraltar: Rosia Road (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rosia Road)

Gibraltar: The Rock from NE (b/w photo)
8640249 Gibraltar: The Rock from NE (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rock from NE)

Gibraltar: The Town (b/w photo)
8640244 Gibraltar: The Town (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Town)

Gibraltar: Governor's Cottage (b/w photo)
8640240 Gibraltar: Governor's Cottage (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Governor's Cottage)

Gibraltar: The Convent (b/w photo)
8640235 Gibraltar: The Convent (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Convent)

Siege of Gibraltar (coloured engraving)
8643399 Siege of Gibraltar (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Gibraltar)

Great Siege Tunnels, Gibraltar. 18th century (photo)
7264834 Great Siege Tunnels, Gibraltar. 18th century (photo); Gibraltar; (add.info.: Great Siege Tunnels, Gibraltar. A tableau showing two soldiers at work on a tunnel face)

The turret ship HMS Captain, an experimental warship of the British fleet
MMM5466269 The turret ship HMS Captain, an experimental warship of the British fleet; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: The turret ship HMS Captain)

The towing of the HMS Victory to Gibraltar (English territory), by the Neptune
MMM5467462 The towing of the HMS Victory to Gibraltar (English territory), by the Neptune, seven days after the storm that washed away numerous boats between the Bay of Cadiz and Cape Trafalgar

The Capture of Gibraltar, 1704
6266288 The Capture of Gibraltar, 1704; (add.info.: The Capture of Gibraltar, 1704, by the combined fleets of England and Holland.); Photo © Ken Welsh. All rights reserved 2024

Defenses at Gibraltar
2900913 Defenses at Gibraltar; (add.info.: Straits, Defenses at Gibraltar, 1700.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

The floating batteries of the British army in Gibraltar in 1782. A 210-gun barge on two levels
FLO4575655 The floating batteries of the British army in Gibraltar in 1782. A 210-gun barge on two levels and another single-tier barge designed by the French engineer of Arcon to bomb the city

Gibraltar: A Bird's eye view of the Harbour (b/w photo)
8640275 Gibraltar: A Bird's eye view of the Harbour (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bird's eye view of the Harbour)

Gibraltar: The Strait of Gibraltar (b/w photo)
8640269 Gibraltar: The Strait of Gibraltar (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strait of Gibraltar)

Gibraltar: The Town from the New Mole (b/w photo)
8640262 Gibraltar: The Town from the New Mole (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Town from the New Mole)

Gibraltar: The Market (b/w photo)
8640252 Gibraltar: The Market (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Market)

Gibraltar: North Front (b/w photo)
8640247 Gibraltar: North Front (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: North Front)

Gibraltar: New Mole (b/w photo)
8640239 Gibraltar: New Mole (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Mole)

Gibraltar: South Barracks (b/w photo)
8640238 Gibraltar: South Barracks (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Barracks)

Gibraltar: Signal Station (b/w photo)
8640236 Gibraltar: Signal Station (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Signal Station)

Gibraltar: Wind Mill Hill (b/w photo)
8640266 Gibraltar: Wind Mill Hill (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wind Mill Hill)

Gibraltar: The Cascade (b/w photo)
8640258 Gibraltar: The Cascade (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cascade)

Gibraltar: Catalan Bay (b/w photo)
8640234 Gibraltar: Catalan Bay (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Catalan Bay)

Plan of Gibraltar, 1782 (coloured etching)
7342165 Plan of Gibraltar, 1782 (coloured etching) by British School, (18th Century); 47.5x59.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

HMS Bellisle near Gibraltar, 24 October 1805, 1806 (coloured aquatint)
7341797 HMS Bellisle near Gibraltar, 24 October 1805, 1806 (coloured aquatint) by British School, (19th century); 31.8x44.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: G)

Chart of Gibraltar, 1761 (engraving)
7339358 Chart of Gibraltar, 1761 (engraving) by Bellin, Jacques Nicolas (1703-72) ; 61x91 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Jacques Nicolas Bellin Single sheet. Engr)

Gibraltar : the rock and the town, engraving, 1809
1728845 Gibraltar : the rock and the town, engraving, 1809; (add.info.: Gibraltar : the rock and the town, engraving, 1809)

British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First
UIG5418857 British aerial reconnaissance photographs recording the positions of trenches on the Western Front during the First World War, 1918 (photo) by Unknown photographer

View of Gibraltar from Algeciras, Morocco, North Africa. French 19th century, illustration
5304660 View of Gibraltar from Algeciras, Morocco, North Africa. French 19th century, illustration; (add.info.: View of Gibraltar from Algeciras, Morocco, North Africa)

Rock of Gibraltar occupied by the troops of the British army at the beginning of the 18th century
NWI4869347 Rock of Gibraltar occupied by the troops of the British army at the beginning of the 18th century. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info)

Artillery: Aries or wooden battering ram and catapult used by Lord Heathfield at the siege of Gibraltar
FLO4594063 Artillery: Aries or wooden battering ram and catapult used by Lord Heathfield at the siege of Gibraltar. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal

Map of Gibraltar, c.1900 (engraving)
532764 Map of Gibraltar, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Gibraltar, circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG

Gibraltar: Protestant Cathedral (b/w photo)
8640271 Gibraltar: Protestant Cathedral (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Protestant Cathedral)

Gibraltar: Roman Catholic Church (b/w photo)
8640270 Gibraltar: Roman Catholic Church (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman Catholic Church)

Gibraltar: Signal Station (b/w photo)
8640268 Gibraltar: Signal Station (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Signal Station)

Gibraltar: The Cemetery (b/w photo)
8640267 Gibraltar: The Cemetery (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cemetery)

Gibraltar: Europa Point (b/w photo)
8640265 Gibraltar: Europa Point (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Europa Point)

Gibraltar: Monument of the Duke of Wellington (b/w photo)
8640259 Gibraltar: Monument of the Duke of Wellington (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument of the Duke of Wellington)

Gibraltar: General Eliott's Monument (b/w photo)
8640256 Gibraltar: General Eliott's Monument (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Eliott's Monument)

Gibraltar: The Alameda Gardens (b/w photo)
8640255 Gibraltar: The Alameda Gardens (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Alameda Gardens)

Gibraltar: The Whale Jaw's Arch (b/w photo)
8640254 Gibraltar: The Whale Jaw's Arch (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Whale Jaw's Arch)

Gibraltar: The Old Mole (b/w photo)
8640253 Gibraltar: The Old Mole (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Mole)

Gibraltar: The Rock from La Pedrera (b/w photo)
8640251 Gibraltar: The Rock from La Pedrera (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rock from La Pedrera)

Gibraltar: Casemates (b/w photo)
8640246 Gibraltar: Casemates (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Casemates)

Gibraltar: Alameda (b/w photo)
8640243 Gibraltar: Alameda (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alameda)

Gibraltar: Europa Road (b/w photo)
8640241 Gibraltar: Europa Road (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Europa Road)

Capture of Gibraltar, 1704 (colour litho)
8635358 Capture of Gibraltar, 1704 (colour litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (1865-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capture of Gibraltar, 1704)

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Gibraltar, a tiny peninsula located at the southern tip of Spain, holds a rich history and captivating charm. As we explore this unique destination through various hints, let's embark on a journey that unveils its diverse cultural tapestry. Nestled between Portugal and Medieval Spain lies Gibraltar, marked on ancient maps as an essential strategic point in the region. Its geographical significance has shaped its destiny throughout centuries. In 1797, W. Fairbank meticulously drew a plan of Sheffield in Yorkshire County, engraved by Thomas Harris. Little did they know that their work would indirectly connect to Gibraltar's story – for it was during this time that the British Empire fortified the Rock as one of its key naval bases. An Anchor Line poster evokes images of maritime adventures and exotic destinations; Gibraltar served as an important port along these routes connecting Europe with far-flung lands. The Caleta Hotel in Catalan Bay stands today as a testament to Gibraltar's European allure. With stunning views over the Mediterranean Sea, it beckons travelers seeking tranquility amidst historical grandeur. Speaking of grandeur, The Rock dominates the landscape with its imposing presence. This iconic landmark has witnessed countless chapters unfold throughout history – from conflicts to conquests and everything in between. A thought-provoking American cartoon from 1882 depicts England personified as John Bull - portrayed as an octopus extending his imperial reach across continents like an insatiable devilfish. It serves as a reminder of how global powers vied for control over territories like Gibraltar during colonial times. John Trumbull's painting captures "The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar" in 1789 – showcasing bravery and resilience against sieges faced by those who defended this coveted outpost against foreign forces. As part of the British Empire Marketing Board campaign promoting trade within its dominions, posters featuring picturesque views enticed visitors to experience all that Gibraltar had to offer under British rule.