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A market street

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A scene at a market in Kingston. The street is filled with women selling pots, pans, pottery and other items. Many are seen with straw hats or baskets on their heads.

Meeting of Columbus and Indian Cacique

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First meeting between Christopher Columbus and Arawak Indian cacique. The cacique is offering Columbus a pineapple.

Artist's impression of an Arawak dwelling

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An impression of a traditional Arawak dwelling with thatched roof made of woven straw and palm leaves and a wall of bamboo.

Mill tower at Old Pera

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An abandoned sugar mill tower located at Old Pera in St. Thomas, Jamaica. The mill tower is largely covered by bushes.

Sugar mill at Green Castle

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Image of an old sugar mill located on the historic Green Castle Estate in St. Mary, Jamaica.

The landing of Columbus at Puerto Bueno, Jamaica on 4th May 1494

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A drawing of the arrival of Christopher Columbus and his men to the island of Jamaica. Natives of the island weilding weapons are fleeing the scene as one of Columbus' men fires shots from a gun.

Port of Lucea

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Landscape print showing the port of Lucea in the parish of Hanover. Buildings are along the coastline and boats are in the sea.

The breaking of the dawn Lititz parsonage

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Sepia print of a church house in Lititz, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. In the parsonage's yard are several trees including coconut palms. A man is riding a horse by the property and another man stands at the gate leading to the house.

Views of Port Royal, Jamaica

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View overlooking Port Royal, Jamaica, showing the town's brick and wooden buildings (some with chimneys), ships in the harbour as well as palms and other coastline plants.

Views of Port Royal, Jamaica

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A view of the town of Port Royal showing its brick and wooden buildings, including a church (bottom left). Several palm trees, the mountains and the sea are seen in the distance.