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Statue of Nelson for Trafalgar Bicentenary
The Friends contributed towards a statue of Nelson, which was unveiled in time for the Bicentenary celebrations.
Statue of Rooke for the Tercentenary celebrations
The Friends contributed towards a statue of Nelson, which was unveiled in time for the Tercentenary celebrations. Click on the image for a larger version.
 Ince's grave
The Friends arranged for Ince's grave to be refurbished. Click on the image for a larger version.
The Marsham Murals- refurbished.
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A plaque has been unveiled in memory of General Sir William
Jackson, former governor of Gibraltar and Chairman of
the Friends, close to the top of the "Rock of the Gibraltarians".
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We have refurbished the Marsham Great
Siege murals in the Convent Courtyard which were beginning to
crumble away and needed urgent attention. See the Chairman's
Report. |
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Another major project was the renovation of Parsons Lodge
which is now a tourist attraction, and plans are afoot to
make a conference centre nearby. £6000 was raised by the Friends
to assist the Gibraltar Heritage Trust to proceed with this
project. See the Chairman's
Report
Interactive
Map pictures - Tourist
Information
FOGHS raised £5,000, as well as securing £50,000
from the Manifold Trust, for the exterior of City
Hall, which has now been refurbished. We have currently
raised £10,000 which was handed over by HRH The Duke of Gloucester
(our Patron), for the refurbishment of the interior, specifically
the Mayors Parlour. See the report on the Opening
and Restoration, the Chairman's
Report and Interactive
Map pictures
Where possible, I will try and link all sites
on this page to the Interactive Map of Gibraltar,
so you can plan your visits. If you feel a worthwhile or significant
omission has been made, please get in touch.
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