Gibraltar Heritage Trust Podcast
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A series of interviews and discussions about the Gibraltar Heritage Trust, its work and mission. Also debating topical and general issues in the Gibraltar heritage sector.
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Jul 3, 2023
Episode 4: Breathing New Life into Heritage Buildings and Sites (part 2 of 2)
In part two of this podcast we continue our conversation with Carl Viagas, Government Projects Officer, about heritage conservation and the regeneration of Gibraltar's historical areas and assets.
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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May 12, 2023
Episode 3: Breathing new life into old buildings & sites (part 1 of 2)
We speak to Carl Viagas, Government Projects Officer, about heritage conservation and regeneration of Gibraltar's historical areas and assets.
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Mar 20, 2023
Episode 2: John Mackintosh, a legacy
John Mackintosh, businessman, philanthropist, benefactor. We speak to Richard Garcia on his recent publication 'Making a Difference' charting the life and work of John Mackintosh
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Feb 21, 2023
Episode 1: Back in the Chair
We speak to Ian Balestrino as he takes up a 3 year tenure as Chairman of the Trust. Ian was last in the chair from 2016 to 202. We find out more about his motivations, aims and thoughts on the importance of keeping heritage alive.
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Dec 5, 2022
Episode 12: A Rocky Labyrinth: a history of the streets, lanes and ramps of Gibraltar
Join Alice Mascarenhas as she speaks to Victor Hermida and Manolo Galliano on their latest book that looks at the streets within the Old Town of Gibraltar.
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Nov 23, 2022
Episode 11: Gibraltar Heritage Awards 2022
Who were the winners of this year's Gibraltar Heritage Awards?
With reactions recorded live on the night, join Alice Mascarehas as she speaks to the recipients and reports on the winners.
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Aug 22, 2022
Episode 10: Gibraltar Tile Project
The Gibraltar Heritage Trust is excited to launch the first in a new product range of Placemats and Coasters focusing on elements of Gibraltar’s architectural heritage. Working with local artist Beatrice Garcia, the project has focused on the tiles typically found within Gibraltar’s entrance doorways, or portónes. Their use over the centuries have led to a rich collection of tile types, styles and periods in Gibraltar’s old town which adds to our unique character.
In this podcast Alice is joined by Beatrice Garcia and Claire Montado who tell her more about the development of the project.
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Aug 15, 2022
Episode 9: The Bresciano Mysteries
Join Alice as she speaks to historian and author Dr. Sam Benady on the series of historical murder-mystery stories penned by Mary Chaippe and himself. Following the exploits of Giovanni Bresciano a young half-Genoese and half-English amateur Sherlock Holmes, who takes it upon himself to Investigate mysterious deaths and disappearances in Gibraltar and the surrounding area, the books are set against the backdrop of historical fact and events in the Garrison in the 18th to 19th Centuries.
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Jul 15, 2022
Episode 8: Friends of Gibraltar Heritage Society
The Friends of Gibraltar Heritage Society (FOGHS) are the UK based sister organisation of the Gibraltar Heritage Trust. Alice Mascarenhas catches up with a few of its members on their recent annul society visit to Gibraltar and finds out why Gibraltar holds such a special place for them.
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Jul 7, 2022
Episode 7: Fortress of Gibraltar Group (part 2 of 2)
In part 2 of this feature on the FoGG we speak to Ian Reyes on the project to restore Fort Canada at Devil's Bellows, Gibraltar.
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Jun 30, 2022
Episode 6: Fortress of Gibraltar Group (part 1 of 2)
In part 1 of this 2 part episode, Ian Reyes joins us to talk about the work of the FoGG in the investigation, restoration and promotion of Gibraltar's fortifications.
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Jun 28, 2022
PROMO- May, June 2022 Episodes
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Jun 17, 2022
Episode 5: Lt. Gov. Gen. Sir George Don (1756-1832)
Join Dr. Sam Benady as he talks to us on the life and times of Governor Don who was
Gibraltar’s Governor for17 years and made many advancements for the betterment of
the lives of the Gibraltarian civilian community.
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Apr 20, 2022
Episode 4: Gibraltar and the Falklands Conflict (part 3 of 3)
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War and three of our podcasts look at the 65 hour conversion of the SS Uganda into a hospital ship and the work carried out at HM Dockyard. Throughout the war a young Gibraltarian Michael Sanchez decided he would keep a diary of the events. His first entry was the day of the invasion 2nd April 1982. Michael has kept the diary all these years and joins Alice Mascarenhas in the last of the Falklands War podcasts.
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Apr 19, 2022
Episode 3: Gibraltar and the Falklands Conflict (part 2 of 3)
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War and three of our podcasts look at the 65 hour conversion of the SS Uganda into a hospital ship and the work carried out at HM Dockyard. The Dockyard workers, some 400 of them, would be directly involved in the conversion working tirelessly around the clock to complete the task. In this second podcast dedicated to the Falklands War Alice Mascarenhas talks to Inspector of Shipwrights Sydney Cunningham and Michael Rodriguez, Technical Supervisor Alfred Sacramento, and Liner Surveyor/Draughtsman Adrian Lugnani.
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Apr 19, 2022
Episode 2: Gibraltar and the Falklands (part 1 of 3)
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War and our next three podcasts look at the 65 hour conversion of the SS Uganda into a hospital ship and the work carried out at HM Dockyard. The S.S. Uganda sailed from no. 2 dock at 9 a.m. on Monday 19th April 1982. A special plaque paying tribute to the dockyard workers involved in the task has been organised by the Gibraltar Heritage Trust and the Friends of Gibraltar Heritage. Joining Alice Mascarenhas is Trustee Ian Balestrino.
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Apr 14, 2022
PROMO: Gibraltar and the Falklands Conflict series
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War and the next three of our podcasts look at the 64 hour conversion of the SS Uganda into a hospital ship and the work carried out at HM Dockyard in support of the conflict.
The three episodes will launch daily from the 19th April. Make sure you subscribe to the Gibraltar Heritage Podcast so as not to miss out!
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Mar 11, 2022
Episode 1: Membership Drive 2022
In the first episode of Season 2 we speak to Trust CEO Claire Montado on the recent Membership Drive which is inviting people to join the Heritage Trust by thinking about what there would be if we did not protect our heritage.
For more information on the Trust or to see our calendar of events go to www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado.
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Dec 13, 2021
Episode 10: Lord Airey's 9.2" Battery Restoration Project (part 2 of 2)
In part 2 of this podcast episode we speak to Trustee, and ex-Artillery man, Pete Jackson on his crusade to restore Lord Airey's Battery, a 9.2" coastal gun at the top of the Rock of Gibraltar.
For more information, to see our calendar of events or to become a member of the Trust go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Nov 26, 2021
Episode 9 - Lord Airey's 9.2" Battery Restoration Project (part 1 of 2)
In this podcast episode we speak to Trustee, and ex-Artillery man, Pete Jackson on his crusade to restore Lord Airey's Battery, a 9.2" coastal gun at the top of the Rock of Gibraltar.
For more information, to see our calendar of events or to become a member of the Trust go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Oct 4, 2021
Episode 8 - Life in Eighteenth Century Gibraltar (part 2 of 2)
In part 2 of this podcast episode we learn about life in 18th Century Gibraltar with Richard Garcia. The discussion focuses on new research published in Mr Garcia's new trilogy of books 'In the Shadow of the British Fortress of Gibraltar':
"Forging a Civilian Community, 1704-1749"
"Ordinary Life in Peace and War, 1749-1783"
Volume 3 to be published later in 2021.
For more information, to see our calendar of events or to become a member of the Trust go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Sep 28, 2021
Episode 7 - Rosia Bay: It's present and future?
In this podcast we speak to NGO stakeholders on the situation with Rosia Bay, analyse the public outcry at the latest planned development for this historic site and look towards solutions for the future conservation of the Bay and its heritage.
For more information, to see our calendar of events or to become a member of the Trust go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Sep 28, 2021
Promo Episode 8 - Rosia Bay: It's present and future?
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Sep 22, 2021
Promo Episode 6 - Calpe Conference 2021
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Sep 21, 2021
Episode 6 - The 2021 Calpe Conference
In this podcast, Alice Mascarenhas talks to Professor Clive Finlayson, Director of the Gibraltar National Museum, about the forthcoming 25th session of the Calpe Conference, this year focusing on the Iberian Neanderthals. The conference coincides with the 95th anniversary of the discovery of the Neanderthal child’s skull from Devil’s Tower Rock Shelter, popularly known today as Flint. The conference will also commemorate the life’s work of the late Professor Ofer Bar-Yosef who was a renowned archaeologist who had dedicated a major part of his research to the study of the Neanderthals. Professor Bar-Yosef was a guest speaker at the first Calpe Conference on Neanderthals, in 1998, and had returned to Calpe subsequently. Registrations for the conference are currently open via www.gibmuseum.gi
For more information, to see our calendar of events or to become a member of the Trust go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Sep 6, 2021
Episode 5- Life in Eighteenth Century Gibraltar (part 1 of 2)
In this podcast we learn about life in 18th Century Gibraltar with Richard Garcia. The discussion focuses on new research published in Mr Garcia's new trilogy of books 'In the Shadow of the British Fortress of Gibraltar':
"Forging a Civilian Community, 1704-1749"
"Ordinary Life in Peace and War, 1749-1783"
Volume 3 to be published later in 2021.
For more information, to see our calendar of events or to become a member of the Trust go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Aug 23, 2021
Episode 4 - Day to Day at the Gibraltar Heritage Trust
In this podcast we find out about the day to day at the Gibraltar Heritage Trust with its Chief Executive Claire Montado. How its staff works alongside its trustees who are made up of volunteers, the daily workings of the Trust, and working with the main players the Gibraltar heritage industry.
For more information, to see our calendar of events or to become a member of the Trust go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Aug 9, 2021
Episode 3- The Witham's Cemetery Project
As a non-profit statutory body charged with the preservation of Gibraltar’s heritage, this episode highlights the work being carried out at the Witham's Cemetery. This project has been ongoing for over 5 years and is expected to be opened fully to the public in the coming months.
In this episode Broadcast Journalist Alice Mascarenhas talks to the two members of the Trust leading on this project, Chairman Dr. Keith Farrell and Vice-Chairman Charlie Lugaro.
For more information, to see our calendar of events or to become a member of the Trust go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Aug 5, 2021
Promo- Episode 3
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Jul 26, 2021
Episode 2- Getting to know the Gibraltar Heritage Trust (part 2 of 2)
As a non-profit statutory body charged with the preservation of Gibraltar’s heritage, this episode introduces the Trust, its mission and starts to explore the challenges involved in the daily work of the Trust.
This episode is part 2 of a 2 part interview where Chairman, Dr. Keith Farrell, and CEO, Claire Montado, speak to Broadcast Journalist Alice Mascarenhas about the Trust and its work.
For more information, to see our calendar of events or to become a member of the Trust go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Jul 20, 2021
Promo - episode 2
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Jul 19, 2021
Episode 1 - Getting to know the Gibraltar Heritage Trust (Part 1 of 2)
As a non-profit statutory body charged with the preservation of Gibraltar’s heritage, this episode introduces the Trust, its mission and starts to explore the challenges involved in the daily work of the Trust.
This episode is part 1 of a 2 part interview where Chairman, Dr. Keith Farrell, and CEO, Claire Montado, speak to Broadcast Journalist Alice Mascarenhas about the Trust and its work.
For more information, to see our calendar of events or to become a member of the Trust go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Jul 13, 2021
Promo- Episode 1
Promo for Episode 1 of the Gibraltar Heritage Podcast
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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Jul 12, 2021
Gibraltar Heritage Podcast Jingle
Jingle for series 1
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.
For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi
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