Gibcargo (Gibraltar) Ford F-Max (1297NDP) On The A1M Southbound, Burton Salmon Flyover, North Yorkshire 1/10/26
Gary Chatterton 17 Million Views thank you all posted a photo:
[enlarge]
Saint Jude
Lawrence OP posted a photo:
"Most Holy Apostle St. Jude Thaddeus, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the name of the traitor who delivered your beloved Master into the hands of the enemies has caused you to be forgotten by many, but the Church honors and invokes you universally as the patron of hopeless cases and of things despaired of. Pray for me who am so needy; make use, I implore you of that particular privilege accorded to you to bring visible and speedy help where help is almost despaired. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolations and succor of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings particularly (here mention your petition) and that I may bless God with you and all the elect throughout eternity. I promise you, O blessed Jude to be ever mindful of this great favor, and I will never cease to honor you as my special and powerful patron and to do all in my power to encourage devotion to you. Amen."
? Prayer to St Jude, patron of desperate cases.
Statue from the Cathedral of Gibraltar.
[enlarge]
Black-tailed Godwit (Limosa limosa)
neil.storey3 posted a photo:
Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve
[enlarge]
Jubilee Jackson ? A Riot of Colour by Gill Welland | Gibraltar
Loco Steve posted a photo:
**A cheeky little monkey with a colourful personality ? and not a banana in sight!**
Gibraltar is famous for its Barbary macaques, the only wild monkeys living in Europe, but this particular character is considerably more colourful than its cousins living up on the Rock!
Photographed during my visit to **Gibraltar in August 2026**, this spectacular sculpture, named **Jubilee Jackson**, was created by artist **Gill Welland** as part of **Jump Around Gib**, a public art initiative celebrating Gibraltar's famous monkeys through imaginative, individually decorated sculptures.
Located at **Casemates Square, Gibraltar**, Jubilee Jackson is a wonderful explosion of artistic creativity.
Covered from head to toe in vivid blues, pinks, yellows, reds and greens, the sculpture features expressive eyes, graffiti-inspired paint splashes, playful symbols and a Union Jack incorporated into the monkey's head.
### About the Artist ? Gill Welland
Artist **Gill Welland** has transformed a familiar symbol of Gibraltar into a vibrant celebration of local identity.
Her design for Jubilee Jackson draws inspiration from **Gibraltar's National Day and its community spirit**, incorporating patriotic imagery alongside a lively mixture of contemporary artistic styles.
Rather than portraying the Barbary macaque in its traditional natural colours, Welland has created a bright, cheerful character that reflects the territory's colourful personality and sense of pride.
The sculpture was sponsored by **Victory Suites**, helping bring this imaginative artwork into Gibraltar's public spaces.
### A Monkey with a Difference!
Sitting with its hands resting between its feet, Jubilee Jackson looks remarkably thoughtful for somebody who appears to have been caught in the middle of an explosion at a paint factory!
It's a delightful combination of wildlife, street art and local culture ? and a wonderful example of how public art can transform an ordinary stroll into an unexpected encounter.
**Sometimes art doesn't need to be serious. Sometimes it just needs to make you stop, smile and reach for your camera!**
**Artwork:** Jubilee Jackson
**Artist:** Gill Welland
**Art Project:** Jump Around Gib
**Sponsor:** Victory Suites
**Location:** Casemates Square, Gibraltar
**Photographed:** August 2026
[enlarge]
A Journey Nobody Wanted to Make ? Gibraltar's Evacuation
Loco Steve posted a photo:
**A poignant bronze sculpture commemorating the thousands of Gibraltarians forced to leave their homes during the Second World War.**
Standing on the North Mole Road roundabout in Gibraltar, this moving memorial by sculptor **Jill Cowie Sanders** captures one of the most emotional chapters in the territory's history.
The life-sized bronze figures depict a family caught in the upheaval of wartime evacuation. With their suitcases and belongings packed, adults reach towards one another while a child stands close by ? a powerful reminder of the uncertainty, separation and heartbreak experienced by ordinary families.
When Gibraltar Became a Fortress
In **1940**, as the Second World War intensified, Gibraltar's strategic position at the entrance to the Mediterranean made it a vital British military stronghold.
To make room for military personnel and protect civilians from the threat of enemy attack, thousands of residents ? principally women, children and elderly people ? were evacuated from their homes.
Many had little idea where they were going, how long they would be away or whether they would ever see Gibraltar again.
Their journeys took them to destinations including **Casablanca in Morocco, Madeira, Jamaica, Northern Ireland and London**. Some endured further upheaval as wartime circumstances forced them to move yet again.
Although the war ended in 1945, the repatriation process continued for years, with the evacuation period extending into **1951**.
A Homecoming Remembered
The sculpture captures far more than people carrying luggage. It represents the courage of families uprooted by war, the painful uncertainty of exile and the overwhelming joy of returning home.
Today, surrounded by the everyday bustle of modern Gibraltar, these bronze figures stand as a permanent tribute to an extraordinary generation whose sacrifices are sometimes overshadowed by the military history of the Rock.
**For the people of Gibraltar, this is not simply a war memorial. It is a monument to family, belonging and the enduring meaning of home.**
**Location:** Evacuation Memorial, North Mole Road, Gibraltar
**Sculptor:** Jill Cowie Sanders
**Photographed:** August 2026
[enlarge]
HMS Queen Elizabeth arriving Gibraltar 24/10/2026
IanMackie posted a photo:
@HMSQNLZ in the Bay of Gibraltar
[enlarge]
Emerald Sakara
IanMackie posted a photo:
Emerald Sakara yacht arriving Gibraltar 24.10.2026
[enlarge]
Another day with nothing to do
big_jeff_leo posted a photo:
[enlarge]
_D7A0432
John M. Piris posted a photo:
[enlarge]
_D7A0264
John M. Piris posted a photo:
[enlarge]
_D7A0411
John M. Piris posted a photo:
[enlarge]
_D7A0483
John M. Piris posted a photo:
[enlarge]
_D7A0234
John M. Piris posted a photo:
[enlarge]
_D7A0316
John M. Piris posted a photo:
[enlarge]
_D7A0248
John M. Piris posted a photo:
[enlarge]
Old Beefeater Advertising Piece
big_jeff_leo posted a photo:
[enlarge]
The history of Gibraltar in Art
big_jeff_leo posted a photo:
[enlarge]
Gibraltar Man and Woman wall art
big_jeff_leo posted a photo:
[enlarge]
Gibraltar Cradle of History Monument
big_jeff_leo posted a photo:
[enlarge]
Monkey Stare
big_jeff_leo posted a photo:
[enlarge]
courtesy of
flickr 
Information