The sovereignty of Gibraltar is a point of contention in Anglo-Spanish relations, as Spain asserts a claim to the territory. Gibraltarians overwhelmingly rejected proposals for Spanish sovereignty in a 1967 referendum, and for shared sovereignty in a 2002 referendum. Nevertheless, Gibraltar maintains close economic and cultural links with Spain, with many Gibraltarians speaking Spanish as well as a local dialect known as Llanito. (Full article...)
In 1941, Godfrey decided to establish at Gibraltar a covert observation post that would remain operational even if Gibraltar fell to the Axis powers. Movements of enemy vessels would be reported to the United Kingdom. Godfrey requested the assistance of several distinguished consultants to bring the plan to fruition. The plan was so secret that Godfrey held meetings with his consultants at his private residence rather than at Whitehall. (Full article...)
...with uplifted hands he [Ferdinand IV of Castile] gave thanks to Providence for the reduction under his dominion of a Rock and Castle, so important and almost impregnable.
... that the Gibraltar Museum houses the remains of a 14th-century Moorishbath house, once the private baths of the Governor of Gibraltar during the Marinid dynasty? (26 July 2012, 2,222 views)
Image 10Spanish border pass for Gibraltarian residents, permitting day visits only. (from History of Gibraltar)
Image 11Charles V Wall, built by the Spanish to control access to the south side of Gibraltar after the pirate raid of September 1540 (from History of Gibraltar)
Image 12Annotated satellite view of the Strait of Gibraltar (from History of Gibraltar)
Image 13Veüe du d'Estroit de Gibraltar et des Environs, avec les tranchées du Siège mis en 1704, by Louis Boudan (1704) (from History of Gibraltar)