The Llanito History Doctor

Que pasa! Follow for regular videos and content about Gibraltar’s history 🇬🇮📚

[The Llanito History Doctor @llanitohistdoc]

This portrait from 1790 shows General George Augustus Eliott, Governor of Gibraltar during the siege. Now in the @metmuseum, it depicts the Franco-Spanish Grand Assault of 13-14 September 1782 in the background. The defenders can be seen firing heated shot against enemy ships ⚓️

[The Llanito History Doctor @llanitohistdoc]

Que pasa! Today marks the 243rd anniversary of the end of the Great Siege (1779-83), which resulted in a British victory 🇬🇧 Despite laying an intense siege which lasted almost 4 years, the armies of Spain and France failed to wrest control of #Gibraltar from Britain.

[The Llanito History Doctor @llanitohistdoc]

Be sure to check out the magazine - it can be accessed via this link 🔗 - https://t.co/N6Z3Dhmg0a

#llanitohistorydoc #gibraltar #history #heritage #llanito

[The Llanito History Doctor @llanitohistdoc]

Que pasa! Check out this fantastic new publication by students and teachers at Westside’s History Dept! 😃 There are great articles by students, and it’s fantastic to see their enthusiasm for writing about history 📚Honoured to have been invited to contribute to this edition! 🙏

[The Llanito History Doctor @llanitohistdoc]

Que pasa! Today marks the 125th anniversary of the death of Queen Victoria ✝️ Dating to 1910, the monument to Queen Victoria in Governor’s Parade (by Eliott’s Hotel) was originally located in front of the Garrison Library 👑🇬🇧🇬🇮

#llanitohistorydoc #gibraltar #history #heritage

[The Llanito History Doctor @llanitohistdoc]

Que pasa! As the year draws to a close, here are some highlights from 2025! 🙌 Thanks as always for the support 🙏❤️ Looking forward to seeing what 2026 has in store! 🤙🏻

#llanitohistorydoc #gibraltar #history #heritage #llanito

[The Llanito History Doctor @llanitohistdoc]

Que pasa! A lovely group from Sevilla and Gibraltar for today’s tour of Town - the last tour of the year! 🙌 Stay tuned for more news about tours in the New Year! 😃

#llanitohistorydoc #gibraltar #history #heritage #llanito

[The Llanito History Doctor @llanitohistdoc]

Que pasa! Check out this late 19th century photo of Gibraltar 📸 There are fantastic details in this piece, especially the ships in the harbour! ⚓️

📷 Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Accession Number 1983.1191.33

#llanitohistorydoc #gibraltar #history #heritage #llanito

[The Llanito History Doctor @llanitohistdoc]

Que pasa! Check out this late 19th century photo of Gibraltar 📸 There are fantastic details in this piece, especially the ships in the harbour! ⚓️

📷 Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, Accession Number 1983.1191.33

#llanitohistorydoc #gibraltar #history #heritage #llanito

[The Llanito History Doctor @llanitohistdoc]

Que pasa! Really enjoyed sharing stories from our past at a Gibraltar Financial Services Commission event at the Garrison Library last week! 🇬🇮📚

[The Llanito History Doctor @llanitohistdoc]

It was fantastic to meet delegates from several different countries, including the UK 🇬🇧, Andorra 🇦🇩, Malta 🇲🇹 and Liechtenstein 🇱🇮, and it was great to see their keen interest in Gibraltar’s history! 😃

#llanitohistorydoc #gibraltar #history #heritage #llanito

[The Llanito History Doctor @llanitohistdoc]

Que pasa! Really enjoyed sharing stories from our past at a Gibraltar Financial Services Commission event at the Garrison Library last week! 🇬🇮📚

[The Llanito History Doctor @llanitohistdoc]

It was fantastic to be able to see this historic relic here in Gibraltar yesterday! 🇬🇮

For more about the icon and its history, check out this article in the Chronicle by Daniel Brancato - https://t.co/XVvqGHkN6m 🗞️

#llanitohistorydoc #gibraltar #history #heritage #llanito

[The Llanito History Doctor @llanitohistdoc]

Que pasa! It’s not every day that a medieval icon of the Virgin Mary can be seen at the Cathedral! 😃 Dating back to the 13th century, the Kursk Root Icon of the Theotokos of the Sign has long been venerated in the Orthodox Church ☦️

[The Llanito History Doctor @llanitohistdoc]

In 1295, the icon was discovered by Kursk, which is today part of Russia 🇷🇺⛪️ It survived the turmoil and throes of the Russian Revolution and the Second World War, after which it was eventually taken to the USA 🇺🇸

[The Llanito History Doctor @llanitohistdoc]

Que pasa! At Alice Mascarenhas’ book signing event earlier 📚 Be sure to check out her fantastic book about the important work of her late father, the prominent local journalist and broadcaster Manolo Mascarenhas! 📝📻

#llanitohistorydoc #gibraltar #history #heritage #llanito

[The Llanito History Doctor @llanitohistdoc]

The Friends do amazing work in support of Gibraltar and its heritage, and it was good to learn more about their work! 🇬🇮🇬🇧 The AGM and seminar were followed by a lovely Gala dinner 🍷🍴🤵‍♂️

@neill_bob @GibHeritage

[The Llanito History Doctor @llanitohistdoc]

Que pasa! It was great to share my research on late 17th-early 18thc #Gibraltar at the Friends of Gibraltar Heritage Society seminar in Abingdon yesterday! 🙌 There were fascinating discussions, with fantastic papers by Claire Montado @GibHeritage and Prof. David Abulafia 😃

[The Llanito History Doctor @llanitohistdoc]

The Friends do amazing work in support of Gibraltar and its heritage, and it was good to learn more about their work! 🇬🇮🇬🇧 The AGM and seminar were followed by a lovely Gala dinner 🍷🍴🤵‍♂️

@neill_bob @GibHeritage

[The Llanito History Doctor @llanitohistdoc]

Que pasa! It was great to share my research on late 17th-early 18thc #Gibraltar at the Friends of Gibraltar Heritage Society seminar in Abingdon yesterday! 🙌 There were fascinating discussions, with fantastic papers by Claire Montado @GibHeritage and Prof. David Abulafia 😃