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Queen of Spains chair
Queen of Spains chair - Black and white view from mainland of Gibraltar. Date: circa 1890s
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© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
Gibraltar Mainland Overseas Territory
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1. Title: "The Queen's Chair: A Symbol of History and Contested Territory - A Black and White View from the Mainland of Gibraltar, Circa 1890s" This evocative photograph captures the iconic silhouette of the "Queen's Chair" against the backdrop of the Strait of Gibraltar. The image, taken from the Spanish mainland, offers a captivating glimpse into the late 19th century, a time when the British territory of Gibraltar and its Spanish neighbor were deeply intertwined, yet divided by political and cultural differences. The Queen's Chair, a natural limestone formation, is a popular landmark on the Gibraltar side of the strait. It is believed that the chair-like formation was named after Queen Isabella II of Spain, who reportedly sat there during a visit to the area in the mid-19th century. The chair has since become a potent symbol of the complex history and contested nature of Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory that has been under British rule since 1713. The photograph, dated circa 1890s, offers a fascinating perspective of the chair from the Spanish mainland. The lantern slide, likely used for projection in the late 19th or early 20th century, captures the rugged beauty of the rocky outcrop and the vast expanse of the strait. The image also reveals the proximity of the two shores, underscoring the geographical and historical connection between Gibraltar and Spain. As a testament to the rich history and enduring tension between the two nations, the Queen's Chair continues to be a source of fascination and inspiration for visitors and historians alike. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, inviting us to reflect on the complex and intriguing history of this unique corner of Europe.
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