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What Other People have said;

Makes me Homesick. Always nice to be able to go home from afar. Excellent site.
Thanks

From: Stephen
27 June 2008

What a lovely informative web site. I was stationed in Gibraltar - at RAF New Camp from 1952 to 1954 and have very fond memories of Gib. I was an electrician on the RAFs Marine Craft and in my spare time ran the Camp Radiodiffusion. Lovely people on the Rock. Regret, have never been back.

From: Barry Thomas, Redruth, Cornwall, UK
2 Mar 2008

CONGRATULATIONS A FANTASTIC SITE, FOUND INFORMATION WHICH WAS NEW TO ME INSPITE OF THE FACT THAT I AM A GENUINE ROCK SCORPION AS MY FAMILY HAS LIVED IN GIBRALTAR FOR OVER 250 YEARS.MY GREAT GREAT GRANDFATHER, OF VERY MODEST ITALIAN ORIGIN WAS ONE OF THE FIRST CIVILIANS TO BE ALLOWED TO LIVE INSIDE THE CITY WALLS AS ONLY THOSE PERSONS CRUCIAL AND IMPORTANT TO THE MILITARY WERE ALLOWED SO TO DO.ALL OTHERS HAD TO LEAVE THE FOTRESS THRU THE CITY GATES BEFORE SUNSET, WHEN THE DRAWBRIDGE WAS LIFTED AND DOORS LOCKED.

From: Freddie Parody
6 Feb 2008

This is a really good site I was stationed with my husband 1972-74 when the border with Spain was closed, bit like alcatrass but want to go back. I explored lower st michaels cave with  miner's helmet when the engineers were wiring the cave and experience never forgotten.

thank you for a brill site

From: Yvonne Dent
21 January 2008

Have just finished wandering around your `Great` website, as a Gibraltarian it was great to see the sights. Excellent work.
Kind regards

From: Simon
20 December 2007

I must say that your website Discovergibraltar.com is one of the best websites on Gibraltar I have ever come across.

From: Steve
17 Nov 2007

I thought I should drop you a line about our Gibraltar exhibition here on Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. My family and I lived and worked on the Rock for a number of years and we still miss the place and think of it as our second home. We now run a visitor centre here in Benbecula and this will be the second Gibraltar exhibition we have held. I have posted an article on our website and have used your site as the main link for info on the Rock. I hope you had a great National Day on the 10th, we had a few drams here thinking about all the great people over there and the fantastic place Gibraltar is.

From: Phil Ladyman
www.nuntonsteadings.com
21 Sep 2007

I came upon this interesting sight while researching ancient Neanderthal relics in Gorham's Cave, Gibraltar. I saw the "rock" with my wife a few years ago while entering the Mediterranean Sea at night aboard SMY WINDSTAR, a motor-sailing ship. We had just departed Tangiers in Morocco and were to explore the western side of the Mediterranean. It was also a meaningful trip as the British were celebrating the anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar....The skipper, a charming Englishman, and I had a wonderful chat about it. Although I am an American citizen, I was born in Bolivia with mostly a Spanish heritage (Heritage includes northern Italian and Austrian.) Being an Army veteran, I am interested in all things military, of course. But I was never aware of this particular Operation Tracer. How interesting! I had read about the different currents entering the straights and how German submarines used this information to enter/exit the Mediterranean without the use of their engines (silent mode) in order to avoid detection. Thank you for contributing to the rich history of this area.

From: Erik A. Moraga
17 Sep 2007

Have just come back to the UK after a marvellous visit to Gib. I lived there 1960 to 1963, in Buena Vista Road, and attended St Christopher's and Loreto Convent Schools - my sister was born in the Military Hospital. It was wonderful to see the old places again, especially to be there for Gib Day! Great to browse your web site - hopefully we will be back for real again :-)

From: PAMELA ROSS
17 Sep 2007

Thanks for a truly great site. Discovered this during some research and it brought to mind many happy childhood memories. I lived in Gib from 1961 to 1963, at RAF North Front, when my father - who sadly died last year - was stationed there with 224 Squadron. Thoroughly enjoyed the detailed descriptions and images from one of the world's most unique places.

From: Malcolm H Mendey, Auckland, NZ
2 Sep 2007

It was nice to have met you even though it was by accident. Your knowledge of the place you obviously love is fantastic. The private tour you gave me of one of the old Gun Batteries was wonderful. We also visited the other sites you recommended. I hope the tourist board recognise your worth. Hope to meet you again when we return someday.

From: Peter Bryant
17 Aug 2007

having met you jim crone this evening and returned home to in true journalistic fashion cast a critical eye over your website i think it is by far the best introduction to gibraltar that anyone could have my added thanks for putting my molly bloom on the map and im sure it was james joyce who pioneered this unpunctuated language of the e-mail

jon searle

I was in the RAF and was stationed at (what was) RAF New Camp. It was an RAF Marine Craft Unit and I was their electrician from 1952 to 1954. I was also the camp disc-jockey. I simply adored the place and have always threatened to re-visit but, now at the age of 75, still haven't managed it but, I have fond memories of Gib. Long may it remain British. When I can afford it, one day, my wife and I would like to come once more. My love to all you lovely people.

From: Barry Thomas, Redruth, Cornwall
13 Aug 2007

Not been back long, after the fourth trip to Gib since November 06, Can't get enough of the place & the people, Will most definatley visit again & again. Very good & informative site, Strongly recomend the WW2 tunnel tours & Quiz night at the Edinburgh Arms (monday's)

From: Sara & Manda
30 Jul 2007

I was born in Gibraltar in 1958 and returned again in 1981, I hope to return again in 4 years time, this time with my husband for our 25th wedding anniversary.

From: Steph Henley
30 Jul 2007

Will be visiting in September 2007. Having spent some time in Gib during the 70's (RN) I am looking forward to seeing the place again. Perhaps even seeing the sights rather than spending all my spare time in the pubs..... mind you I was young and the pubs were good!

John McCutcheon
23 Jul 2007

What an interesting and informative site, excellent help in planning our one day visit, I'll let you know when we get back in December

From: "ian & izzy"
5 Jul 2007

We made 2 visits during our week, we loved the apes, hopefully staying for week in gibralter next time.

From: LJ
26 Jun 2007

Excellent site: attractive, informative (not just for a Gibraltarian like me living overseas in New Zealand, but for friends who have never been to Gibraltar).Very professional. As Gibraltar continues to grow and develop, please keep up-dating and adding to this interesting site! Thank you.

From: Hector and Jeanette Barea
21 Jun 2007

gibraltar is a very interesting place, i discovered that the town area is very bustling too. but over on the east end of the rock the people arent so nice. upper rock very fun, the monkeys very cute! this country reminds me of a toy city or something, but very nice over all. the streets along rosia is very narrow.

From: Mario
9 Jun 2007

My family come from Gib and having spent a lot of time coming home every year I often find myself homesick while stuck in the cold, grey, UK. My fiance and I are coming home to be married next month and this site has helped us loads, both in being able to explain to our friends and family something of what to expect, and in staring wistfully at the places I have known all my life and can't wait to see again!!

Thank you for taking the time and effort to put this site together

From: Natasha Garcia
29 May 2007

Great web site. I am from Gibraltar and i find this site very informative for the tourists and even for the Gibraltarians. I have really enjoyed all especially the Northern Defences.

From: Adrian Traverso
29 Apr 2007

My husband and I visited Gibraltar on a day drip, Dec 2006 and instantly fell in love with the place and its people. On return to the UK we put our property straight on the market and I am pleased to say that we came to live here just 8 weeks ago. Thank you for this very interesting website, it has been a font of information for me. We already feel very welcome here in Gibraltar.

From: Sandra Bowering
14 Apr 2007

I was born in Gibraltar, educated there, spent a few years from 1975 to 1982 working for the Ministry of Defence 642 Signal Squadron, for the best part of my time with them I worked within the Rocks Honeycomb Tunnel Systems and Caves, I also spent a few years with the Gibraltar Regiment. I left Gibraltar in 1982. Today whilst in the process of arranging a two week holiday on the Rock of Gibraltar for my Granddaughter and I, I stumbled on your site, for the last three hours you and your staff have given my Granddaughter and I an unexpected wonderful time.

Some how I could within my own mind see myself playing as a child in most of the images on your site, then as a young adult not only during the working hours spent there but also in the many happy years I spent on the Rock. Your site is just unreal, full of invaluable information, money saving ideas, the ability of a forward planing, your advise on the health and safety aspects on individual trips in and around the Rock of Gibraltar.

Sir, you have surpassed all others, you must be one of a rare few artist in the world that can make a photograph come alive. Thanks

From: James and Toni from Swindon.
3 Apr 2007

I'm extremely impressed & hoping for My fourth visit to the Rock to come to fruition very shortly. I first visited as a child on a troopship in 1959, then returned to serve there in 1980 & my eldest Daughter was born there, one more visit on holiday in 1989. The lighting in lower St Michaels cave looks good, better than the installation I did in 1980, wheres the boat gone?

Looking forward emmensly to returning soon to my old haunts, WELL DONE !

From: MARTIN JAN SCARFF
29 Mar 2007

That is in fact an impressive place. So it deserves these well done WEB pages! The Gibraltar's history, the real Gibraltar...we can find everything here. And the 1865's model, woowww... it's amazing and its pictures are in fact very, very interesting... Congratulations.

From: Telmo Stensmann, Porto Alegre - Brasil
24 Mar 2007

I first saw The Rock from a troopship on the way to the Suez Crisis , at night. I vowed to visit one day and after three visits decided to live there. Two of the happiest years of my life but for family reasons had to return to the U.K. Now go over three or four times a year Love Gibraltar, the people, and it is one of the few places left where one can feel safe. In the meantime I regularly look at your excellent site.
Best wishes to the staff at "Cheers"

From: Ray Vincent
10 Feb 2007

I am a gibbraltrian living in the Uk, and after visiting this site, I must say what a gem. I lived near Moorish Castle as a youngster Calpe Road, and have visited the upper rock sites many a time when ever I visit Gib, but the way this site has been constructed is excellent, there is so much information available that I fell I was back in Gib.

From: Manuel Capurro
9 Feb 2007

What a fantastic site!! I will be travelling tomorrow for a 4 day stay, with my Mum and two brothers. We lived there for two years some thirty years ago. So much has changed! Can't wait to get there.

From: Fraser White
29 Jan 2007

I have visited Gibraltar twice during my time with the US Navy, and it has always been my favorite port visit. Your web site is wonderful and has brought back many happy memories of my visits while also teaching me so much I did not know about Gibraltar. I look forward to the day in the future I can bring my family to the Rock to share my past experiences and make a few new memories of our own.

From: Peter Koester
28 Dec 2006

Just a quick note to say I have just visited Gibraltar for the first time. Only a day trip from The Costa Del Sol this time. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it certainly exceeded any expectation I may have had. I was most impressed by the friendship of the local people, and the time they took to help a tourist with sometimes a hopeless sense of direction. I'll be back.

Thanks to all Gibraltarians. You're lovely people.

From: Malcolm Brown, Peebles-shire, Scotland.
28 Nov 2006

I've just moved back to Gibraltar after many years in the UK and was looking for a website that would answer all my friends' many questions about the place - this is a great resource - thanks for setting it up!

From: Abel Guerrero
25 Nov 2006

In 1980 my wife and I had a day trip to Gibraltar. I always remember having a mini bus ride up the Rock and the guide saying 'That is Africa' and pointing over the sea. Alas it was misty with heavy rain and we could not even see the harbour never mind Africa. Always wanted to return but never managed it. However, last week our Grand daughter visited on my recommendation and had a very enjoyable day. She brought me back a copy of 'After the Battle. Gibraltar Issue number 21'. An excellent read about the history, construction of tunnels and airport landing strip , However also excellent was the web site showing all the detailed information of Gibraltar especially the 360 degree facilities of looking at the Town and tunnels and maps of the area.

May I convey my thanks and appreciation of the best web site I have come across. Despite being in my late 70,s I am reconsidering a trip.

From: Peter Coddington (West Yorkshire)
0 Oct 2006

I first went to Gib in 1968 when the Spanish shut the gap - I was part of a Radar troop based at RAF North Front. I had a great time and returned in 1990. This site is great to look at and follow the changes. The Rock is British and long must it remain so. My web site has a few pics from 1968 and 1990 too. www.mikeh.info (click on travels and then Gibraltar.

From: M W Houghton
27 Oct 2006

How lovely to find such an informative site on Gibraltar. I lived there with my family in the 1950s. I went to the Loreto Convent Grammar School and lived in Buena Vista Barracks. The views from our front verandah were superb - the sunsets marvellous over Algeciras. Will be visiting your site many more times.

From: Susan Bainbridge, York
20 Oct 2006

What an extraordinary site. Thank you so much for the wealth of info, photos, and tips. I'll be spending four days in Gibraltar next week and have been cruising the Web looking for help. Also ordered several Gibraltar guide books (they are few and far between!), but your site is by far the best and most helpful. Well done!

From: Aaron Elkins
5 Oct 2006

If you are interested in military history Gibraltar's the place to be. This was my fourth visit and I am hoping there will be many more. On my last trip I visited the newly opened WW11 tunnels which is well worth a visit. The tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly and obviously interested in his subject. I can see this attraction becoming one of the best on the rock.

From Joseph Barrett, Nottingham.
26 Sep 2006

During are recent holiday in spain we came to gib it was like coming home to see the union jack next to gib flag on balconies we enjoyed dolphins caves and monkeys and are thinking of having are next holiday in gib ps the people are lovely.

From steve and jen hill, warminster uk
20 Sep 2006

Visiting your site brought back lots of memories of the two tours i did in gib in 1969 and 1976 hope to visit as a civilian soon.

From robert josephs
20 Aug 2006

I lived in Gibraltar between 1979 and 1981, since then I haven’t been able to keep away. I try and visit each year, and I’m looking forward to being back on the rock in a few days time.

Your site is superb, great photographs and 360 degree panoramas, and brilliantly researched, well done !

From Tony Carter
13 Aug 2006

Just got back yesterday to hot sunny North East of England!!!!!! Your website is absolutely amazing!!!!!!! Spent the day in Gibraltar, including the WW2 tunnels (say hello to the lovely German who guided us throughout the visit...He was magic!!!!

Your site negates all of my video cam recordings...spoilsport!! :o))) Very professional with everything you would ever need to know about "The Rock". Congratulations!

Loved it!!! We should send all the British Teenagers down there to let them see how good they have it now....thanks to all the people who toiled in the bowels of the Rock during the war days.

P.S. Joe....when you see this, you will be well homesick hahahahahaha.....xx

From: Joyce Ford
26 Jul 2006

This is a wonderful site. It makes me want to visit.

From: Kent & Judy Williams
21 Jun 2006

How wonderful to find your site! I lived in Gib for three years as a girl, spent a lot of time in the museum and clambering all over the Rock at Windmill Hill among other places. We used to go swimming at Sandy Bay getting there by driving through William's Way - used to be the only way to get there! - sad to see it all a massive hotel. However, my daughter will soon be going to Gib to live, so I may use the opportunity to go back for a visit myself.

From: Pamela Ross
15 May 2006

I recently visited the Rock.. or so I thought. I only thought of Gibraltar as stunning views and monkeys.. Coming across the tunnel tour was amazing.. Many thanks to 'Smudge' the tour guide for a fab and informative tour and the inspiration he has given my little lad (9) on his WW2 project at school. Will definately go back and will recommend others to visit.

From: Lisa Weaver. Wales
16 Apr 2006

Very good site, my mother was from gib and I still have a lot of family there, Clive finlayson a distant cousin. Keep up the good work, Mary Nichols, Adelaide , South Austrslia.

From: Ken & Mary Nichols
13 Mar 2006

I visited Gib on many occasions whilst serving in both the Royal Navy and the RFA and always remember it well. We intend to visit in May and your great website is a mine of information. Well done.

From: Ted Crooks
5 Mar 2006

I have been to gib 3 times and havent seen half, your site has helped me see the parts i havent seen yet!
Cheers

From: Mally and Roger Jones
5 Mar 2006

Have just visited your website - feel overjoyed at seeing the "rock" again after so many years. I was stationed there at Europa point in the RASC during 1948|49 - great memories of this wonderful place. Many thanks.

From: Doug Burto
21 Feb 2006

Thanks for some very interesting information. I have been going to Gibraltar since 1964 and thaught I knew it all! (must have spent too long in the pubs!) I will make a better effort next time, thanks to your site.

Best wishes.

From: John O'Shea
5 Feb 2006

Hi to my friends,Andy,lizzie,lisa(market tavern),dot and pete,jojo,annie,trevour,and all in shepherds marina.xxxx.

From: Mollie Smith
Friday, January 13, 2006

Wow! Your site gets better and better!!!!! Are we going to be able to 'blow up' (I mean ENLARGE of course...) sections of the town? I want to see my house 'in big'! Beautiful site.

From: Dorothy Prior
Thursday, January 12, 2006

lived in gib for many years my husband joined the gib regiment had lots of fun there if anyone remembers us paul and Denise get in touch !

From: Denise
Thursday, January 05, 2006

What a great webpage! I lived in Gibraltar 1978-80 ~working in Caleta Palace, Gib Arms& City Tavern(Long since demolished)and have visited many times since. I love this little patch of Britain-in-the-Med. and will hopefully continue to visit in the future.Please continue with your excellent & inspiring website which has brought back many happy memories for me!

From: Liz Aldridge
Monday, January 02, 2006

I was stationed at Casemates with the Duke of Wellinton Reg. in 1954 and have been back twice. It has changed in fifty years.

From: Joseph Hewitt
Wednesday, December 28, 2005

I came across this site while researching family history. Any records online for Gib? My great grandmothers family lived there 1873 Evans Martinez. there must be some left!

From: Angela Chriscoli
Thursday, December 22, 2005

Lovely place long may it be part of the British way of live and be a part of Gt Britain. My partners relations live there and her mother is Gibraltarian and proud of it. We will visit as often as we can.

From: Geoff Johnson
Sunday, December 18, 2005

From: Steve Reeve
Tuesday, December 13, 2005

You have very good website here. I am glad to put my step in your guestbook.

Welcome to my website as well

Best greetings.

From: Odinn Thor
Sunday, December 11, 2005

Whilst serving in the Middlesex Regiment I was stationed in Gibraltar 1964-1965 living first in South Barracks and after a short time moved to the Royal Naval Hospital. It was nice to find this site and see that the "Rock" has changed a great deal. However I could still recognise a mumber of places of which I have fond memories.

From: Graham Fleet
Saturday, December 10, 2005

Great Website! I have always wanted to go to eciting Gibraltar,and this site has made me even mor so :)

From: Mathew Posner
Sunday, December 04, 2005

Impressive and well put together site. "Let's Go" provided me with the address, which would have been valuable prior to my visit. However great to view the places I had visited.

From: Dave Pollitt
Saturday, December 03, 2005

Great web site. Loved Gibraltar! Want to learn more.

From: Thomas Proctor
Thursday, November 24, 2005

Thank -you I Just love the whole site

From: Margaret
Saturday, November 19, 2005

I Like it !

From: Clive Goodwin
Friday, November 18, 2005

Thanks for a great site, it's wonderful to re-visit. Hope to get back soon

From: Alan Riddel
Thursday, November 03, 2005

Hi, Great website and very informative re the different aproaches to the upper rock, especially the Mediterranean steps. I first visited after driving UK-Morocco in 2000, and again in march 2005. Looking forward to coming back and exploring the upper rock pathways.

From: Scott
Monday, October 24, 2005

Thanks for this wonderful trip down memory lane. We visited Gibraltar several times while stationed in Rota, Spain with the US Navy in the late 1960's. Had fun comparing our photos to the images within the site. Great job.

From: Linda
Sunday, October 16, 2005

Thanks for the wonderful site. Very helpful. We will be visiting in October. Lots of questions especially about tours to Spain vs. renting a car for the day but will use other sites as you suggest. best wishes.

From: Robert
Saturday, October 15, 2005

First visited Gibraltar 10 years ago - although my husband has been coming for over 35 years! Wonderful place and your website certainly is an excellent showcase for the peninsula. Like you, we live there part-time too... and every time we are away wish we were back. The site certainly captures the magic of the place and our congratulations are to your vision and the obvious hard work entailed in building the site.

From: Gill Chesney-Green
Friday, October 14, 2005

Visited WW2 Tunnels in October. Quite impressed with the work achieved by the engineers in digging these tunnels and would like to know more about Lt.Col Fordham, (my wife's maiden name.)
Thank you and we look forward to another visit next year.

From: David Wiles
Thursday, October 13, 2005

From: Paco Capurro
Wednesday, October 12, 2005

Hi Jim,

now, 3 months after my visit of gibraltar I have seen your pics of the WW2 Tunnel Tour and the 18th century Tunnels. Great locations. Also the original pics from the WW2 period are excellent. So keep on researching.

From: Hein
Tuesday, October11, 2005

Hi Jim

I liked the Carteia photos very much. My only suggestion would be to be able to open the photos in larger windows, and to have clickable icons on the map. I look forward to seeing the panos of Carteia online.

From: Guy Canessa
Monday, October 10, 2005

I would like to say how much I enjoyed your website. Excellent work.

From: Andrew
Monday, October 10 2005

Hello, I've just spent 3 or 4 hours looking through the whole site & enjoyed it very much. I don't get the chance to go back to gib as often as I'd like, so thanks for taking me back there for a little while. I'll check back from time to time

From: Eric Chipulina
Saturday, October 8 2005

I wanted to take the time to thank you for creating such a wonderful and informative site. I have not yet been to Gibraltar, but your web site has most definitely piqued my interest. My grandfather likes to tell me about his travels to Gibraltar, and specifically the wonderful apes. You have provided excellent images and information. Keep up the good work.

From: Thomas Hanley, Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.A.
Thursday, October 6 2005

Jim I thought that your site was excellent. Very informative and easy to navigate, fast response, really good.

From: Paul & Anne White
Monday, October 3 2005

I just returned from visiting Gibraltar 2 weeks ago. It was just a day trip on the way to Granada. I was so happy to find your site and now know I have to go back!!!

From: Brian (Florida)
Monday, October 3 2005

Congratulations on a super website. Easy to navigate, lots of information that leaves me hungry for more, and brilliant photographs.

From: Liz Cochrane
Monday, October 3 2005

I must say that this is an excellent site. I especially like the interactive photo sections.

From: Douglas
Monday, October 3 2005

I left the Royal Navy two years ago after serving 24 years. I miss the place and hope to return for a holiday in a couple of months. Searching the net for some info I came across your website, I think you have done an excellent job and really enjoyed viewing it.

From: Keith
Monday, October 3 2005

I came across your website whilst improving my understanding of Trafalgar and have enjoyed exploring it. As a keen amateur photographer your site has inspired me to look forward to making a visit to Gibraltar at some future date. The website is excellent - thank you for making it available.

From: Anthony Williams
Monday, October 3 2005

Excellent web-site. Enjoyed it very much

From: Ronald March
Sunday, October 2 2005

This is the best site I have ever seen on Gibraltar and it's many attractions. Your skills and hard work are very much appreciated and admired This site will go straight on our favourites list! The Government and Gibraltar owe you a great debt of gratitude for promoting this beautiful place with such impact and clarity. Very many thanks for your work.

From: Ashley Cookson
Sunday, October 2 2005

Thanks for the wonderful site. Very helpful. We will be visiting in October. Lots of questions especially about tours to Spain vs. renting a car for the day but will use other sites as you suggest. best wishes.

From: Robert
Saturday, October 1 2005

Many thanks for the interesting 3d model of the rock.. very interesting and well produced

From: Gerald Lucas
Saturday, October 1 2005