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The arrival of the Duke and Duchess of York, 1927

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Photograph shows officials and other dignitaries on the pier's boardwalk waiting for the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of York in Kingston, Jamaica in the year 1927.

Duke and Duchess of York, afterwards King George VI, 1927

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A street view of the Duke and Duchess of York on their visit to Jamaica. The Duke of York later became King George VI and the Duchess of York later became Queen Elizabeth, Consort of George VI, King of Great Britain.

Visit of Duke and Duchess of York in 1927

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Photograph highlighting the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York to Jamaica

Duke and Duchess of York preparing to land January 1927

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A view of the Duke and Duchess preparing to land.

Motorcade for visit of Duke and Duchess of York, Kingston 1927

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A street view of motorcade for the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York

Deacon of the Kingston Parish Church after laying of the foundation stone for the memorial clock tower 1927

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A street view of deacon laying a foundation stone for a memorial clock.

St. Anne's Secondary School Performers at Half Moon Hotel

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Students of St. Anne's Secondary School performing for guests at the Half Moon Hotel.

Sunday Morning in Town

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An illustration of a gentleman and a lady walking out in town on a Sunday morning, carrying umbrellas. A servant carries a chair on his head.

An early breakfast before Mr. Manley sets out for his law office

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Norman Manley and his wife Edna sit at the dining table for breakfast before he sets out for his law office.

Full Free - Jamaica Free

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A postcard highlighting the abolition of slavery and Emancipation Day, August 1, in Jamaica.