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>> YEAR IN THE LIFE
OF GIBRALTAR << |
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The
Gibraltar Heritage Trust has announced the launch of a major new
initiative designed to create a photographic record of everyday life in
Gibraltar during the course of a year. The project is anticipated to be
turned into a book which will be sold to the public at the end of 2011.
The
project was commenced as one of the many ideas to come out of “History
and Publications” sub-committee of the Trust. The project leader is
David Parody, a well known local photographer, who has collected a group
of photographers together for this purpose.
The
project will seek to record not just important events that take place
over the next twelve months but also, and probably more importantly,
everyday life in Gibraltar. This record of how things were done or how
places looked in 2011 aims to serve as a historical document in the
future in capturing life in Gibraltar.
The
photographic journal will seek to chronicle every day events like
tablita and cards being played in Eastern Beach, through to full
military parades, political rallies, sporting, cultural, religious
ceremonies and people in their workplaces.
Photography will
take place between 1st July 2010 and 30th June 2011.
The
Trust would like to seek the collaboration of the public by asking them
to submit their ideas of what they think are typical Gibraltarian
scenarios, events or groupings that should be recorded for posterity.
Ideas, no matter how irrelevant you may think they are today, should be
emailed to
yearofgibraltar@gmail.com. |
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>> Heritage Awards
2010 << |
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Left to right: Alan Baker, Dean John Paddock, Mario Mosquera, Gil
Podesta, Hon Peter Caruana, Alfie Bassadone, Hon Edwin Reyes, Bob Hutton
Photo credit: Gibraltar Chronicle |
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The Gibraltar Heritage
Trust is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s Heritage
Awards. This year two awards have been given for Individual Buildings
and there has been one special commendation award.
The first Group Heritage
Award is awarded to Grand Magazine for its sensitive
transformation into a modern facility by Commercial Developments Inc.
Limited.
This 19th
Century magazine is a worthy example of how derelict historic structures
can not only be reused, but also become focal architectural monuments
within modern developments.
The second Group
Heritage Award is awarded to The Holy Trinity Cathedral for
the renovation of the exterior of the cathedral carried out under the
Rock of Ages Campaign. The architecture of the Cathedral of the Holy
Trinity is unique. This latest renovation of the exterior has helped to
enhance the cathedral and its environs.
In both instances, the
heritage-sensitive approach to the redevelopment and renovation of these
sites is a credit to all involved; developers, architects, contractors,
and the residents and users who are now the custodians of these
buildings.
A Special Commendation
has been awarded to Gilbert Podesta in recognition of the
many years he has dedicated to the preservation and protection of
Gibraltar’s Heritage. Mr Podesta has been an active advocate for the
preservation of Gibraltar’s Heritage for many years, serving until
recently as a Trustee on the Board of the Gibraltar Heritage Trust.
Presentations of Awards
took place on Thursday 17th June at the Main Guard House.
Awards were presented by the Hon. P. Caruana, Chief Minister. |
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>> Heritage Awards
2009 << |
The results of the Trust's annual heritage awards were
announced recently:
The Senior Heritage Award was conferred on John Frendo in
recognition of the many years he has dedicated to the preservation and
protection of Gibraltar’s Heritage. Mr Frendo’s eye for detail and his
positive attitude towards heritage preservation is an example to all.
The first Group Heritage
Award was awarded to The Town Range Barracks in recognition
of the redevelopment of this early 19th Century row of
military barracks into apartments.
The second Group
Heritage Award was granted to The Old Naval Hospital in
recognition of the sensitive way the site has been redeveloped.
In both instances, the
heritage-sensitive approach to the redevelopment of these sites is a
credit to all involved, developers, architects, contractors, and the
residents who are now the custodians of these buildings.
The first Individual
Heritage Award was awarded to Richard Labrador for the restoration
of John Snow House an ex-MOD married quarter in the South
District dating to 1903.
The second individual
Heritage Award was awarded to Wayne Estella for the recovery
of 5 Hargrave’s Parade an example of Gibraltar’s local
architecture which has been brought back into use as a home from
near-derelict condition.
The Awards were presented by the Hon.
Peter Caruana, Chief Minister, at the Trust's office, the Main Guard.

In picture from left to right: Gavin Sharrock, Peter Jackson, Richard
Labrador, Hon. Edwin Reyes, Hon Peter Caruana, Dr. Diane Sloma, Wayne
Estella, James Ramagge, John Frendo. |
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Issue date: 23rd June 2009 |
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