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Banyan tree, Kingston Park
Large banyan tree located at the Kingston Park; a man sitting on a bench under the tree.
A view of the Kingston Theatre (taken from the Parade)
Lithograph of the Kingston Theatre, taken with daguerreotype by A. Duperley
Lithographed by G. Muller
Lithographed by G. Muller
View of the town and harbour of Port Royal in Jamaica
Port Royal and its harbour as seen from the sea.
Cascade of White River
Print of White River, St. Ann. This river, for its entire length, forms the boundary between the parishes of St. Ann and St. Mary. It is the only long river in St. Ann since all the others rise a short distance from the coast. The river once…
The Torrid Zone, or, Blessings of Jamaica
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…
Miss Jamaica, Patsy Yuen helped brighten the annual KSAC treat by distributing Christmas presents
"The Queen and the kids: One tiny tot comes in for special attention from Miss Jamaica, Patsy Yuen, at the Jamaica House part on Thursday for children from Maxfield Children's Home. Miss Yuen helped brighten the annual KSAC treat by distributing…
Accident on the Spanish Town Highway in the vicinity of Sterling Drugs
"Wheels up! Curious persons viewing two motor vehicles which overturned on the Kingston - Spanish Town Highway in the vicinity of Sterling Drugs on Wednesday afternoon. The vehicles involved were a Valiant motor car with registration NE 9418…
Happing Dick
'Bird song' and drawing of the Happing Dick (also called Hopping Dick) and White-chinned Thrush.
Orange Quit (Banana Quit etc.) no. 2
The nesting song and drawing of the Orange Quit bird, also known as the Bananaquit bird.
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I-Threes

"Star Audience: Top reggae artistes Rita Marley (at left) and friends enjoying the show at Reggae Sunsplash. Jarrett Park was filled with stars on…