Gibraltar Collection (#9)

Laying the Submarine Telegraph between Malta and Gibraltar, off the Isle of Pantellaria (engraving)
1099591 Laying the Submarine Telegraph between Malta and Gibraltar, off the Isle of Pantellaria (engraving) by English School

The Calpe Hunt Steeplechases, Gibraltar (engraving)
1099498 The Calpe Hunt Steeplechases, Gibraltar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Calpe Hunt Steeplechases, Gibraltar)

Encampment at Gibraltar of Fugitive Jews from Morocco (engraving)
1098544 Encampment at Gibraltar of Fugitive Jews from Morocco (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Encampment at Gibraltar of Fugitive Jews from Morocco)

The Rock of Gibraltar, Point d Europe, sketched from the Signal-House, with Ceuta and Tangier in the Distance
1098346 The Rock of Gibraltar, Point d Europe, sketched from the Signal-House, with Ceuta and Tangier in the Distance (engraving) by English School

Burning of the Floating Batteries before Gibraltar - Siege of Gibraltar, 1782. 1782

The Royal Tour, cheering the "Ophir"on her Departure from Gibraltar (litho)
1040316 The Royal Tour, cheering the " Ophir" on her Departure from Gibraltar (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Tour)

Royal Visit to Gibraltar (engraving)
1106042 Royal Visit to Gibraltar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Visit to Gibraltar)

The Prince of Wales laying the Foundation-Stone of the Alexandra Battery, Gibraltar (engraving)
1106038 The Prince of Wales laying the Foundation-Stone of the Alexandra Battery, Gibraltar (engraving) by English School

Royal Navy coastal gun, Devils Gap Battery, Gibraltar
Royal Navy coastal gun, 6" Mark VII, Devils Gap Battery, overlooking the harbour at Gibraltar, installed 1902-1903. Date: circa 1908

Moorish Tower at Gibraltar, Station of the Eclipse Expedition (engraving)
1052340 Moorish Tower at Gibraltar, Station of the Eclipse Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moorish Tower at Gibraltar)

The Rock of Gibraltar, from the Mainland (engraving)
1052338 The Rock of Gibraltar, from the Mainland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rock of Gibraltar, from the Mainland)

The Twenty-Fourth Regiment at Isandlana, Presentation of New Colours to the Second Battalion by Lord Napier of Magdala
1060194 The Twenty-Fourth Regiment at Isandlana, Presentation of New Colours to the Second Battalion by Lord Napier of Magdala at Gibraltar (engraving) by Fripp

The acquisition of Gibraltar by the British, 1704 (colour litho)
980888 The acquisition of Gibraltar by the British, 1704 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The acquisition of Gibraltar by the British, 1704)

British Men O War off Gibraltar, 1855 (oil on canvas)
658841 British Men O War off Gibraltar, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Carmichael, John Wilson (1800-68); 88.9x119.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: British Men O War off Gibraltar)

A Picnic in the Cork Woods, near Gibraltar (engraving)
1589571 A Picnic in the Cork Woods, near Gibraltar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Picnic in the Cork Woods, near Gibraltar)

The Confederate sloop-of-war Sumter capturing two Federal merchantmen off Gibraltar (coloured engraving)
728777 The Confederate sloop-of-war Sumter capturing two Federal merchantmen off Gibraltar (coloured engraving) by English School

The Mediterranean Battery, Gibraltar, print made by TC Dibdin
708909 The Mediterranean Battery, Gibraltar, print made by TC Dibdin, from Select Views of the Rock and Fortress of Gibraltar, published 1846 (colour litho) by Carter, Captain J. M

Scud Hill, published by James Robins & Co. October 1825 (coloured etching)
RNM286327 Scud Hill, published by James Robins & Co. October 1825 (coloured etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Family of Moorish Refugee Jews at Gibraltar (engraving)
2772834 Family of Moorish Refugee Jews at Gibraltar (engraving) by Janet, Gustave (b. 1829); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family of Moorish Refugee Jews at Gibraltar)

Inspection of Troops at Gibraltar, on Her Majestys Birthday (engraving)
1619102 Inspection of Troops at Gibraltar, on Her Majestys Birthday (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inspection of Troops at Gibraltar)

The Confederate Sloop-of-War Sumter capturing Two Federal Merchantmen off Gibraltar (engraving)
1620110 The Confederate Sloop-of-War Sumter capturing Two Federal Merchantmen off Gibraltar (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sketches from the "Illustrated Naval and Military Magazine"(engraving)
1622771 Sketches from the " Illustrated Naval and Military Magazine" (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gibraltar: Newcome in Disgrace plate from The Adventures of Johnny Newcome in
1630671 Gibraltar: Newcome in Disgrace plate from The Adventures of Johnny Newcome in the Navy by John Mitford, 1818 (hand-coloured aquatint) by English School

The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Colonial Tour, Scenes at Gibraltar (b / w photo)
1593516 The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Colonial Tour, Scenes at Gibraltar (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Return of Lord Roberts (litho)
1593190 The Return of Lord Roberts (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of Lord Roberts)

Presentation of Colours by Lady Airey, at Gibraltar, to the 83rd (County of Dublin) Regiment (engraving)
1611151 Presentation of Colours by Lady Airey, at Gibraltar, to the 83rd (County of Dublin) Regiment (engraving) by English School

Principal cities of the Old World (coloured engraving)
6014063 Principal cities of the Old World (coloured engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Principal cities of the Old World)

Gibraltar: The Kings Bastion, and Old Morrish Castle (engraving)
6020535 Gibraltar: The Kings Bastion, and Old Morrish Castle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kings Bastion, and Old Morrish Castle)

Gibraltar: The Signal-Station (engraving)
6020533 Gibraltar: The Signal-Station (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Signal-Station)

Gibraltar: A Motley Group in the Main Street (engraving)
6020544 Gibraltar: A Motley Group in the Main Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Motley Group in the Main Street)

Gibraltar: O Haras Tower on the Sugar-Loaf (engraving)
6020537 Gibraltar: O Haras Tower on the Sugar-Loaf (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: O Haras Tower on the Sugar-Loaf)

Gibraltar, the town from the South (b / w photo)
5999486 Gibraltar, the town from the South (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gibraltar, the town from the South)

Gibraltar, Catalan Bay (b / w photo)
5999482 Gibraltar, Catalan Bay (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gibraltar, Catalan Bay. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Midshipman Newcome and Masters Mate Spunyarn drinking black strap or Malaga wine at the Navy Tavern
6337347 Midshipman Newcome and Masters Mate Spunyarn drinking black strap or Malaga wine at the Navy Tavern, at the summit of Scud Hill, Gibraltar by Williams

The Siege and Relief of Gibraltar, pub. 1810 (engraving)
2654061 The Siege and Relief of Gibraltar, pub. 1810 (engraving) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

General G A Elliott (engraving)
816375 General G A Elliott (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General G.A.Elliott, Preserver of the Important Garrison at Gibraltar)

The Battle of Gibraltar, between the Dutch and Spanish Fleets, 25th April 1607
827731 The Battle of Gibraltar, between the Dutch and Spanish Fleets, 25th April 1607, 1639 (oil on canvas) by Willaerts, Adam (1577-1669); 80.7x123.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 1789 (oil on canvas)
3493179 The Sortie Made by the Garrison of Gibraltar, 1789 (oil on canvas) by Trumbull, John (1756-1843); 180.3x271.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Gibraltar (engraving)
2788943 Gibraltar (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gibraltar. Illustration for Journal Des Voyages, 15 May 1892)

Medal Commemorating British Victories, 1704 (silver)
2959948 Medal Commemorating British Victories, 1704 (silver) by Muller, P. H. (fl.1704); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info)

Seals of The British Colonies, designed by Frederick Leighton (colour litho)
3100090 Seals of The British Colonies, designed by Frederick Leighton (colour litho) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seals of The British Colonies)

Siege of Gibraltar
LLM455975 Siege of Gibraltar by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Gibraltar. Illustration from History of England by Henry Tyrrell (c 1860)

Gibraltar from the Neutral ground
LLM454788 Gibraltar from the Neutral ground by Wilkinson, Charles (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gibraltar from the Neutral ground)

The Surrender of Gibraltar, c. 1910 (litho)
IL433771 The Surrender of Gibraltar, c.1910 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Neutral Ground at Gibraltar (engraving)
1051990 The Neutral Ground at Gibraltar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Neutral Ground at Gibraltar)

Sailors on Horseback, the Navy Cup at Gibraltar (engraving)
1047334 Sailors on Horseback, the Navy Cup at Gibraltar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sailors on Horseback, the Navy Cup at Gibraltar)

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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.