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The Torrid Zone, or, Blessings of Jamaica

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Portrayal of colonial life in three spheres. At the top sphere are the zodiac symbols for Cancer and Leo; in centre is a demon or angel of death holding some concoction in his hand while one leg hangs over the middle sphere where colonists are seen…

The thermal baths, St. Thomas, Ja. (Jamaica "Photogravure" Postcard Series)

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Building at the thermal springs in St. Thomas, Jamaica, nestled by a forested hillside.

The Theatre

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Theatre Royal, located at the northern side of Parade in Kingston, captured after earthquake of 1907. A large rubble of bricks and other material have piled up at the front of the building.

The terminus for Mandeville - Williamsfield station

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Railroad station at Williamsfield in Mandeville, Jamaica, showing horse-drawn carriages and passengers waiting in the terminus.

The temporary courthouse at Morant Bay, Jamaica

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Drawing of a wooden building and a shed with policeman and other persons standing or sitting under it. A boardwalk and lumber yard are in the foreground. The inscription "Temporary Courthouse at Morant Bay, Jamaica" is affixed.

The Teller's Tail

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"Munair Zacca and Charmaine Hemmings are seen here in one of the more delicate moments of the Teller's Tail, a comedy written by Oliver Samuels. The Teller's Tail closes this weekend at the Creative Arts Centre."

The Taylor family, Simon, Lady, Sir John and four children

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This is a photograph of the Watson Taylor Family - Simon Taylor, Lady Taylor, Sir John Taylor and four Children

The tail end of Port Royal, Jamaica, after the earthquake, Ja. 14th, 1907

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Flooding at the end of Port Royal following destruction from earthquake on January 14, 1907. The sea level has risen significantly, almost covering the palm trees at the harbour.

The Synod, 1931

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Large group of Anglican Church leaders pose for a photo at the Synod of 1931.