Restoration of Water Plaques In Gibraltar

Long time Gibraltar Heritage Trust member and volunteer, Andrew Rowbottom, has begun restoring Gibraltar’s historic water plaques, many of which have deteriorated through age and exposure. These plaques form an important part of Gibraltar’s civic and social history. Recognising their cultural value, Andrew’s careful restoration work is helping preserve these markers to ensure they remain visible and appreciated by future generations. 

His restoration work involves cleaning and repainting. This initiative not only safeguards a tangible piece of Gibraltar’s past but also enhances public awareness of the everyday infrastructure that shaped community life in earlier generations. 

The Gibraltar Heritage Trust has praised Andrew’s commitment, noting that projects like this highlight the vital role volunteers play in preserving Gibraltar’s heritage. By bringing these plaques back to life, Andrew is helping ensure they remain visible, understood and appreciated by the community.

This restoration effort forms part of the Trust’s wider mission to protect and promote Gibraltar’s historical assets and encouraging community engagement.

Help us out:

Some of these plaques have gone missing over time and we want to recover them. If you know of the whereabouts of any, contact us! Also when you are out and about and see a plaque in need of some attention, feel free to snap it and either tag us on social media or send it in to us with its location so that we can give it some TLC.

For further information, please contact the Gibraltar Heritage Trust, visit our website (www.gibraltarheritagetrust.org.gi) or visit our shop at The Main Guard, 13 John Mackintosh Square. 

Published: 26th May 2026