Gibraltar Heritage Trust Podcast
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.
Episodes
37 episodes
Episode 7: the Hon. Prof. John Cortes
Alice Mascarenhas interviews the current Minister for Heritage, the Hon. Prof. John Cortes, on current heritage policy and practice and his views on where he sees the heritage protection demands within the wider development and growth of Gibral...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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33:37
Episode 6: Patio Living
We speak to Henry Pinna and Manolo Galliano on their memories of patio life and growing up in Gibraltar.This is our first podcast recorded in Llanito, which is Gibraltar's colloquial language and is the a focus of study and drive to rej...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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36:04
Episode 5: Recording John Mackintosh - his life and times
We speak to Richard Garcia, author of the book, Making a Difference: the Life & Times of John Mackintosh.
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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31:52
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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28:45
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.
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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37:34
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
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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31:52
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 p...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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24:16
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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23:40
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.
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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29:26
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 t...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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15:13
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 Sh...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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12:11
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 Gi...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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16:26
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
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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29:41
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 Mas...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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29:22
PROMO- May, June 2022 Episodes
This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado
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Season 2
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Episode 0
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1:00
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. <...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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17:30
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 Sa...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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23:20
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 d...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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30:26
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....
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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19:50
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 t...
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Season 2
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Episode 0
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1:00
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 i...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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14:00
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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22:25
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 o...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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20:46
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':"...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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30:14
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....
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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28:40