Gibraltar Heritage Trust Podcast

FOGHS Chairman- Sir Bob Neil

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0200

Alice Mascarenhas catches up with Sir Bob Neil, who has recently taken up the role of Chairman of the UK based Friends of Gibraltar Heritage Society (FOGHS).
Sir Bob speaks about the role of the FOGHS, their aims and objectives and the way the society is developing.

This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.

For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi

SABOTAGE - the death of General Sikorski

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0200

Alice Mascarenhas speaks to Chris Wrobleski, one of the co-authors of ‘Sabotage! An In-depth Investigation of the 1943 Liberator crash that Killed Polish General Sikorski’.

On the night of 4 July 1943, Liberator AL523 took off from Gibraltar’s North Front airfield and within moments crashed into the sea with only one survivor, the pilot. The commander-in-chief of the Polish army and prime minister of the Polish government in exile, General Władysław Sikorski, was dead. Rumours as to the cause of the crash abounded. Was it pilot error? Was it, as officially classified, an accident, or was it, as the authors conclude in this riveting and meticulous study, an act of sabotage? In this extensive piece of research, Chris Wroblewski and Garth Barnard examine numerous primary sources, including the complete court of inquiry transcripts, produce detailed analysis of aircraft components and systems and unearth many little-known eyewitness accounts to give this investigation a compelling conclusion. Within the book the authors also dispel several conspiracy theories that have emerged since this catastrophe; particularly that this event was a disastrous assassination attempt with blame on the British, Soviets and Nazis.Together with Garth Bernard, a Within the book the authors dispel several conspiracy theories that have emerged since this catastrophe; particularly that this event was a disastrous assassination attempt with blame on the British, Soviets and Nazis.

Back in the Chair- Dr Keith Farrell

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0100

Alice Mascarenhas speaks to Dr Keith Farrell as he returns to the Chair of the Gibraltar Heritage Trust.

After 15 years at the Trust, we chat about how he has seen things change, discuss views on heritage, areas of concern and his thoughts on the future of our past.

Episode 9: The Falklands Diary revisited

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0100

A follow up on our season 2, episode 4 podcast, Alice Mascarenhas catches up with Michael Sanchez whose diary on the Falklands Conflict has now been published by the Gibraltar Heritage Trust.

Episode 8: Pan Dulces and Mince Pies

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0100

Join Alice Mascarenhas as she speaks to Manolo Galliano about his latest publication “Pan Dulces & Mince Pies: a Llanito celebration of Christmas Traditions and Memories”.

Reminisce as we look at Christmas traditions and practices on the Rock. Its sure to get you into the Christmas mood

Episode 7: the Hon. Prof. John Cortes

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0100

Alice Mascarenhas interviews the current Minister for Heritage, the Hon. Prof. John Cortes, on current heritage policy and practice and his views on where he sees the heritage protection demands within the wider development and growth of Gibraltar.

Episode 6: Patio Living

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0100

We speak to Henry Pinna and Manolo Galliano on their memories of patio life and growing up in Gibraltar.

This is our first podcast recorded in Llanito, which is Gibraltar's colloquial language and is the a focus of study and drive to rejuvenate.

Episode 5: Recording John Mackintosh - his life and times

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:00:00 +0100

We speak to Richard Garcia, author of the book, Making a Difference: the Life & Times of John Mackintosh.

Episode 4: Breathing New Life into Heritage Buildings and Sites (part 2 of 2)

Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0200

In part two of this podcast we continue our conversation with Carl Viagas, Government Projects Officer, about heritage conservation and the regeneration of Gibraltar's historical areas and assets.

Episode 3: Breathing new life into old buildings & sites (part 1 of 2)

Fri, 12 May 2023 14:00:00 +0200

We speak to Carl Viagas, Government Projects Officer, about heritage conservation and regeneration of Gibraltar's historical areas and assets.

Episode 2: John Mackintosh, a legacy

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0100

John Mackintosh, businessman, philanthropist, benefactor. We speak to Richard Garcia on his recent publication 'Making a Difference' charting the life and work of John Mackintosh

Episode 1: Back in the Chair

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 14:00:00 +0100

We speak to Ian Balestrino as he takes up a 3 year tenure as Chairman of the Trust. Ian was last in the chair from 2016 to 202. We find out more about his motivations, aims and thoughts on the importance of keeping heritage alive.

This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas, Trustee, and Claire Montado, CEO.

For more information about the Trust and its work go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi

Episode 12: A Rocky Labyrinth: a history of the streets, lanes and ramps of Gibraltar

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0100

Join Alice Mascarenhas as she speaks to Victor Hermida and Manolo Galliano on their latest book that looks at the streets within the Old Town of Gibraltar.

Episode 11: Gibraltar Heritage Awards 2022

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:00:00 +0100

Who were the winners of this year's Gibraltar Heritage Awards?
With reactions recorded live on the night, join Alice Mascarehas as she speaks to the recipients and reports on the winners.

Episode 10: Gibraltar Tile Project

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0200

The Gibraltar Heritage Trust is excited to launch the first in a new product range of Placemats and Coasters focusing on elements of Gibraltar’s architectural heritage. Working with local artist Beatrice Garcia, the project has focused on the tiles typically found within Gibraltar’s entrance doorways, or portónes. Their use over the centuries have led to a rich collection of tile types, styles and periods in Gibraltar’s old town which adds to our unique character.

In this podcast Alice is joined by Beatrice Garcia and Claire Montado who tell her more about the development of the project.

This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado

Episode 9: The Bresciano Mysteries

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0200

Join Alice as she speaks to historian and author Dr. Sam Benady on the series of historical murder-mystery stories penned by Mary Chaippe and himself. Following the exploits of Giovanni Bresciano a young half-Genoese and half-English amateur Sherlock Holmes, who takes it upon himself to Investigate mysterious deaths and disappearances in Gibraltar and the surrounding area, the books are set against the backdrop of historical fact and events in the Garrison in the 18th to 19th Centuries.

This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado

Episode 8: Friends of Gibraltar Heritage Society

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0200

The Friends of Gibraltar Heritage Society (FOGHS) are the UK based sister organisation of the Gibraltar Heritage Trust. Alice Mascarenhas catches up with a few of its members on their recent annul society visit to Gibraltar and finds out why Gibraltar holds such a special place for them.

This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado

Episode 7: Fortress of Gibraltar Group (part 2 of 2)

Fri, 08 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0200

In part 2 of this feature on the FoGG we speak to Ian Reyes on the project to restore Fort Canada at Devil's Bellows, Gibraltar.

This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado

Episode 6: Fortress of Gibraltar Group (part 1 of 2)

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +0200

In part 1 of this 2 part episode, Ian Reyes joins us to talk about the work of the FoGG in the investigation, restoration and promotion of Gibraltar's fortifications.

This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado

PROMO- May, June 2022 Episodes

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0200

This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado

Episode 5: Lt. Gov. Gen. Sir George Don (1756-1832)

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:00:00 +0200

Join Dr. Sam Benady as he talks to us on the life and times of Governor Don who was
Gibraltar’s Governor for17 years and made many advancements for the betterment of
the lives of the Gibraltarian civilian community.

This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado

Episode 4: Gibraltar and the Falklands Conflict (part 3 of 3)

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0200

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War and three of our podcasts look at the 65 hour conversion of the SS Uganda into a hospital ship and the work carried out at HM Dockyard. Throughout the war a young Gibraltarian Michael Sanchez decided he would keep a diary of the events. His first entry was the day of the invasion 2nd April 1982. Michael has kept the diary all these years and joins Alice Mascarenhas in the last of the Falklands War podcasts.

This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado

Episode 3: Gibraltar and the Falklands Conflict (part 2 of 3)

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 00:00:00 +0200

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War and three of our podcasts look at the 65 hour conversion of the SS Uganda into a hospital ship and the work carried out at HM Dockyard. The Dockyard workers, some 400 of them, would be directly involved in the conversion working tirelessly around the clock to complete the task. In this second podcast dedicated to the Falklands War Alice Mascarenhas talks to Inspector of Shipwrights Sydney Cunningham and Michael Rodriguez, Technical Supervisor Alfred Sacramento, and Liner Surveyor/Draughtsman Adrian Lugnani.

This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado

Episode 2: Gibraltar and the Falklands (part 1 of 3)

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0200

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War and our next three podcasts look at the 65 hour conversion of the SS Uganda into a hospital ship and the work carried out at HM Dockyard. The S.S. Uganda sailed from no. 2 dock at 9 a.m. on Monday 19th April 1982. A special plaque paying tribute to the dockyard workers involved in the task has been organised by the Gibraltar Heritage Trust and the Friends of Gibraltar Heritage. Joining Alice Mascarenhas is Trustee Ian Balestrino.

This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado

PROMO: Gibraltar and the Falklands Conflict series

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:00:00 +0200

This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War and the next three of our podcasts look at the 64 hour conversion of the SS Uganda into a hospital ship and the work carried out at HM Dockyard in support of the conflict.
The three episodes will launch daily from the 19th April. Make sure you subscribe to the Gibraltar Heritage Podcast so as not to miss out!

This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado

Episode 1: Membership Drive 2022

Fri, 11 Mar 2022 13:00:00 +0100

In the first episode of Season 2 we speak to Trust CEO Claire Montado on the recent Membership Drive which is inviting people to join the Heritage Trust by thinking about what there would be if we did not protect our heritage.

For more information on the Trust or to see our calendar of events go to www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi

This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado.

Episode 10: Lord Airey's 9.2" Battery Restoration Project (part 2 of 2)

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 +0100

In part 2 of this podcast episode we speak to Trustee, and ex-Artillery man, Pete Jackson on his crusade to restore Lord Airey's Battery, a 9.2" coastal gun at the top of the Rock of Gibraltar.

For more information, to see our calendar of events or to become a member of the Trust go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi

This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado

Episode 9 - Lord Airey's 9.2" Battery Restoration Project (part 1 of 2)

Fri, 26 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0100

In this podcast episode we speak to Trustee, and ex-Artillery man, Pete Jackson on his crusade to restore Lord Airey's Battery, a 9.2" coastal gun at the top of the Rock of Gibraltar.

For more information, to see our calendar of events or to become a member of the Trust go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi

This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado

Episode 8 - Life in Eighteenth Century Gibraltar (part 2 of 2)

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0200

In part 2 of this podcast episode we learn about life in 18th Century Gibraltar with Richard Garcia. The discussion focuses on new research published in Mr Garcia's new trilogy of books 'In the Shadow of the British Fortress of Gibraltar':
"Forging a Civilian Community, 1704-1749"
"Ordinary Life in Peace and War, 1749-1783"
Volume 3 to be published later in 2021.

For more information, to see our calendar of events or to become a member of the Trust go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi

This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado

Episode 7 - Rosia Bay: It's present and future?

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 01:00:00 +0200

In this podcast we speak to NGO stakeholders on the situation with Rosia Bay, analyse the public outcry at the latest planned development for this historic site and look towards solutions for the future conservation of the Bay and its heritage.

For more information, to see our calendar of events or to become a member of the Trust go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi

This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado

Promo Episode 8 - Rosia Bay: It's present and future?

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0200

Promo Episode 6 - Calpe Conference 2021

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0200

Episode 6 - The 2021 Calpe Conference

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 10:00:00 +0200

In this podcast, Alice Mascarenhas talks to Professor Clive Finlayson, Director of the Gibraltar National Museum, about the forthcoming 25th session of the Calpe Conference, this year focusing on the Iberian Neanderthals. The conference coincides with the 95th anniversary of the discovery of the Neanderthal child’s skull from Devil’s Tower Rock Shelter, popularly known today as Flint. The conference will also commemorate the life’s work of the late Professor Ofer Bar-Yosef who was a renowned archaeologist who had dedicated a major part of his research to the study of the Neanderthals. Professor Bar-Yosef was a guest speaker at the first Calpe Conference on Neanderthals, in 1998, and had returned to Calpe subsequently. Registrations for the conference are currently open via www.gibmuseum.gi

For more information, to see our calendar of events or to become a member of the Trust go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi

This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado

Episode 5- Life in Eighteenth Century Gibraltar (part 1 of 2)

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0200

In this podcast we learn about life in 18th Century Gibraltar with Richard Garcia. The discussion focuses on new research published in Mr Garcia's new trilogy of books 'In the Shadow of the British Fortress of Gibraltar':
"Forging a Civilian Community, 1704-1749"
"Ordinary Life in Peace and War, 1749-1783"
Volume 3 to be published later in 2021.

For more information, to see our calendar of events or to become a member of the Trust go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi

This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado

Episode 4 - Day to Day at the Gibraltar Heritage Trust

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0200

In this podcast we find out about the day to day at the Gibraltar Heritage Trust with its Chief Executive Claire Montado. How its staff works alongside its trustees who are made up of volunteers, the daily workings of the Trust, and working with the main players the Gibraltar heritage industry.

For more information, to see our calendar of events or to become a member of the Trust go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi

This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado

Episode 3- The Witham's Cemetery Project

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 01:00:00 +0200

As a non-profit statutory body charged with the preservation of Gibraltar’s heritage, this episode highlights the work being carried out at the Witham's Cemetery. This project has been ongoing for over 5 years and is expected to be opened fully to the public in the coming months.

In this episode Broadcast Journalist Alice Mascarenhas talks to the two members of the Trust leading on this project, Chairman Dr. Keith Farrell and Vice-Chairman Charlie Lugaro.

For more information, to see our calendar of events or to become a member of the Trust go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi

This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado

Promo- Episode 3

Thu, 05 Aug 2021 21:00:00 +0200

Episode 2- Getting to know the Gibraltar Heritage Trust (part 2 of 2)

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 01:00:00 +0200

As a non-profit statutory body charged with the preservation of Gibraltar’s heritage, this episode introduces the Trust, its mission and starts to explore the challenges involved in the daily work of the Trust.

This episode is part 2 of a 2 part interview where Chairman, Dr. Keith Farrell, and CEO, Claire Montado, speak to Broadcast Journalist Alice Mascarenhas about the Trust and its work.

For more information, to see our calendar of events or to become a member of the Trust go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi

This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado

Promo - episode 2

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0200

Episode 1 - Getting to know the Gibraltar Heritage Trust (Part 1 of 2)

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 00:00:00 +0200

As a non-profit statutory body charged with the preservation of Gibraltar’s heritage, this episode introduces the Trust, its mission and starts to explore the challenges involved in the daily work of the Trust.

This episode is part 1 of a 2 part interview where Chairman, Dr. Keith Farrell, and CEO, Claire Montado, speak to Broadcast Journalist Alice Mascarenhas about the Trust and its work.

For more information, to see our calendar of events or to become a member of the Trust go to our website www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi

This podcast is produced for the Gibraltar Heritage Trust by Alice Mascarenhas and Claire Montado

Promo- Episode 1

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 16:00:00 +0200

Promo for Episode 1 of the Gibraltar Heritage Podcast

Gibraltar Heritage Podcast Jingle

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0200

Jingle for series 1