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An iron gibbet on which rebellious slaves awaited a slow and painful death

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An iron gibbet, used to punish and torture rebellious slaves to death, on display at the Museum of the Institute of Jamaica.

A wholesale and retail store, known all over Jamaica as McNish Ltd.

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The ruined wholesale and retail store, McNish Ltd., after the 1907 earthquake.

A view of Kingston barracks

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A scene at the Kingston Barracks with soldiers and guests standing outside on the grounds.

A view of King Street

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A busy scene at one of Downtown Kingston's principal streets, King Street.

A view of Coke Chapel

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Drawing of the 19th century Coke Chapel building as seen from Parade in Kingston. Congregants are seen exiting the building and gathering in the parade located before the church.

A typical bungalow, Buff Bay, Portland

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Man sitting with his legs crossed relaxes in the sitting area of a bungalow in Buff Bay, Portland.

A new J.O.S. bus station at terminus at Mineral Bath

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A number 2A bus going to King Street, parked at the new Jamaica Omnibus Service (JOS) station in Mineral Bath. Traffic police are on the side of the road near a closed road.

A Negro boy, Jamaica

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A young man posing on the edge of a concrete pond with a fountain at the center. He is holding a fruit in his hands and is lying beside a straw hat filled with fruits.