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  • Collection: Greetings From Jamaica

Greetings from Jamaica, Myrtle Bank Hotel Kingston, Jamaica

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Colour postcard of the lovely Myrtle Bank Hotel, surrounded by palm trees and a water fountain on the grounds

Half Moon Hotel Beach

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Scenic view of the beach at the Half Moon Hotel in Montego Bay. Several coconut palms are by the beach.

Interior of Bedroom

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Interior of a furnished bedroom consisting of a canopied bed covered with a mosquito net, chests of drawers, chairs, tables and a mirror on the wall. There is wall paper on the walls, drapes at the wondows, carpet on the floor.

Interior view of church

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An interior view of a church showing a pipe organ on the organ loft, wooden benches on the upper and lower levels and chandeliers hanging from the ceiling.

Jamaica Hilton

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Aerial view of the Jamaica Hilton Hotel showing its grounds and surroundings.

Jamaican Steel Band with Native Dancers

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Jamaican and other indigenous music are often accompanied by local dance forms. In addition to the performance of music, tourists are often given the opportunity to experience Jamaican folk dance culture.

John Canoe dancers, Jamaica, W.I.

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A troupe of John Canoe dancers including the "Queen" and Pitchy Patchy. John Canoe/Jonkonnu is believed to be derived from the name of a famous African Chief of the Guinea Coast named John Connu and a cultural retention of slave society. In Jamaica,…

King Street looking North

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A section of King Street, Kingston, Jamaica, showing public buildings and carriages driving along the street.

King Street, Kingston, Jamaica

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A postcard with a panoramic view of King Street, Kingston showing building and trees on both sides of the street and the harbour in the distance.

Llandovery Falls (Cleary and Elliott)

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The cascading waters of St. Ann's Llandovery Falls, surrounded by lush vegetation.