"The Weird History of Why Gibraltar Is British" Topic
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| Tango01 | 04 Aug 2020 10:10 p.m. PST |
"Okay, let's approach (with caution) the elephant in the room. Why is this little peninsula on the very tip of Europe not a part of Spain? Why is Gibraltar a British Overseas Territory? Why are the pubs full of fish and chips not pork cheeks, pints of Carling and not wine? The answer to that question lies in the conflict-heavy history of Europe, so we'll do our best to explain it in as small a number of words as possible. Our story begins back in 1704, although Gibraltar's human history does go all the way back to the Neolithic. In 1704 the Spanish King took his final breath, kicking off what became known as the War of Spanish Succession. France wanted all of the Spanish territories, and while most of the Spanish population was fine with this it simply wasn't an option, at least according the other European powers, namely Great Britain and the Dutch Republic. Portugal sided with the Alliance and was thus invaded by Spain, leading to British and Dutch ships sailing off to defend it…"
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Shagnasty  | 05 Aug 2020 11:19 a.m. PST |
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| Royston Papworth | 05 Aug 2020 11:41 a.m. PST |
No different to Spain having a city in Africa…. Actually, Gibraltar is a spoil of war between equals. Ceuta is colonial hangover… |
| Tango01 | 05 Aug 2020 12:01 p.m. PST |
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| Bill N | 05 Aug 2020 4:55 p.m. PST |
Actually, Gibraltar is a spoil of war between equals. Ceuta is colonial hangover… That's a bit unfair. Spain acquired Ceuta from Portugal through the conquest and then independence of Portugal, and the Portuguese captured the town from the Sultanate of Morocco at a time when the Moroccans were hardly a walkover. The actual capture was a fluke, but the same could be said for the English capture of Gibralter. |
| Stoppage | 06 Aug 2020 3:58 a.m. PST |
Gibraltar is amazing – each pub on Main Street has a different brand of beer. PS. Ensure your hotel balcony door is locked properly – otherwise the locals get in and burgle the complementary biscuits and sugar. PPS. @armand – recommend El Gaucho – fabulous chateaubriand on a hot-rock. |
| Londonplod | 06 Aug 2020 11:13 a.m. PST |
Kings Bastion is worth a look, there are some Great Siege period uniforms and weapons on display.
Cafe Rojo is a good place to eat. |
| Tango01 | 06 Aug 2020 1:02 p.m. PST |
Thanks my friend!. Amicalement
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| 42flanker | 15 Aug 2020 8:05 a.m. PST |
Point of order: the 'history' of the Rock goes way back farther than the Neolithic. ` There is an important Neanderthal site at Gorham's Cave, as well as earlier finds. (Perhaps the writer got confused by all those 'N's). Carry on. |
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is a big fan of the Age of Sail, and these ships really speak to him - he loves transitional eras, and the Anglo-Dutch Wars was one of those.
