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James Hakewill's Picturesque Tour of the Island of Jamaica
James Hakewill (1778 – 1843) was an English born architect and engraver, who did extensive travels throughout Europe and the West Indies. The National…
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Bridgens' West India Scenery
This West India Scenery Collection consists of illustrations of negro characters, the process of making sugar, etc . from sketches taken by R.…
Parish Churches of Jamaica
The church is very central to the lives of many Jamaicans. This is evident by the ever growing number of churches to be found in every nook and cranny…
Great Earthquake of Kingston
January 14, 1907, marks an unforgettable day in Jamaica’s history. On this fateful afternoon, 106 years ago, a great earthquake hit Kingston with a…
Traditional Jamaican Dances
Jamaican traditional dances fall roughly into three categories: African derived, European derived and Creole, that is, a mixture of both types.…
Trelawny, Jamaica
Trelawny was formed from the eastern part of St. James in 1770 after the wealthy planters of the area complained that Montego Bay, the capital, was…
Westmoreland, Jamaica
This collection contains photographs relating to the parish of Westmoreland in Jamaica. Westmoreland, an outgrowth of St. Elizabeth, was created in…
St. Catherine, Jamaica
St. Catherine, one of the largest parishes in Jamaica, was named after the Queen of Charles II who was on the throne of England when it was formed in…
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Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
The transatlantic slave trade is largely responsible for bringing to the Americas enslaved Africans. The slave trade is said to have drawn between ten…