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 Much of the content of this website would not have been possible without the much appreciated assistance of the Gibraltar Tourist Board. It is not within the scope of the discovergibraltar.com website to offer information regarding hotels, restaurants or shopping, there are other internet sites containing this information. The following websites may be helpful. Gibraltar - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibraltar
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Jim Crone is the author of this website as mentioned on the home page. His work with this website is based on a personal interest in Gibraltar's history and heritage, however his own website relating to his work as a UK based fashion photographer can be viewed at the following link;
Jim also has a personal interest in panoramic photography which has been used extensively on this discovergibraltar.com website. His professional service of 360 degree panoramic photography can be viewed from the following link;
Aerial photos courtesy of Estoril Ltd. Gibraltar All rights reserved.
The material on this site has been either wholly or partially based on writings by various authors, some illustrations have been redrawn from originals. The list below gives details of people and books which have been a valuable source of material.
Tito is an avid researcher in all things to do with Gibraltar (except politics). His main interests are Speleological (caves and caving), Prehistoric, Military and local historical subjects. He tries to steer away from the ever repetitive annals of past military historians who have looked at Gibraltar with different eyes to those of someone who has been born and bred here. Pete has been the senior tunnel guide with the Royal Gibraltar Regiment. He has researched many aspects of Gibraltar's military history and has extensive knowledge of Gibraltar's tunnels and caves. Martin is the creator of Gold Productions Studios, his work as a film producer has included historical documentaries such as "Operation Felix - Hitlers Key to Victory". Martin has also written numerous novels, published titles include; Promises, The Mason Ordeal, Emily's Harrowing Story (Best Global Publishing, 2007). Professor Clive Finlayson is Director of the Gibraltar Museum. 18-20 Bomb House Lane, PO Box 939, Gibraltar. Tel. (350) 74289. The research team associated with the museum have be responsible for many publications which have been an excellent source of information.
Dr JOHN CORTES is Director of the Gibraltar Botanic Gardens and is Secretary of the Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History Society and a member of the Gibraltar Scientific Authority and Trustee of the Gibraltar Heritage Trust. He has published a number of papers and his research interests include reptile and plant ecology and conservation. The Gibraltar Botanic Gardens website can be visited at the following link:
Nicholas Rankin, Nicholas Rankin is a British writer and broadcaster. He was Chief Producer, Arts, at the BBC World Service and is now well-known for his work in historical literature.
The late GEORGE PALAO gave his kind permission to extract from a large resource of material which he created. May he rest in peace.
Estoril Ltd. is a Gibraltar based postcard company which has given kind permission to use aerial photographs from their archives.
The following Books have provided some of the best insights into Gibraltar's military heritage. They contain excellent study material for the serious military historian. Strong as the Rock of Gibraltar AFTER THE BATTLE issue 21 After the Battle Telephone: 01279 41 8833 After the Battle is always available in outlets in Gibraltar such as the Museum bookshop and the Airport bookshop etc. It contains an excellent study of WW2 Gibraltar with information on tunnels, guns and Operation Felix which was a plan for the capture of the Rock by Germany. It is in the form of a magazine and is quite academic in its content. Various Tour Guides have also be a valuable source for cross-referencing facts. These guides and maps are available in countless shops in Gibraltar. |
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