Introduction to the Gibraltar National Archives: 100 years of History

The Gibraltar National Museum’s 2021-22 lecture series will continue on Thursday 16th December 2021 with a lecture by the Gibraltar National Archives archivist, Anthony Pitaluga MBE, entitled “Introduction to the Gibraltar National Archives: 100 years of History”.

Recounting over a century of history, his introduction to Gibraltar’s National archives will begin on the eve of World War I with the appointment of a Royal Commission on Public Records in the United Kingdom, which extended its attention to the preservation of all official documents in the Colonies and Protectorates, including Gibraltar. To the official recognition of the significance of national record keeping during the turbulent 1960s, which saw Spain increasing political pressure on Gibraltar - culminating in the institution we boast of today, managed by Gibraltarians and dedicated to the curation of some of Gibraltar’s priceless National Treasure.

The lecture will be at the John Mackintosh Hall at 7pm and entry is free. COVID rules will apply as pertinent on the day – at present a valid vaccine card or proof of a lateral flow test within the previous 24 hours is required.