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Falmouth Parish Church

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View of the oldest public building in the town of Falmouth - the Falmouth Parish Church of St. Peter the Apostle. It was built in 1795 on lands donated by Edward Barrett. Several graves are in the churchyard.

Flat Bridge, Bog Walk

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Photograph of Flat Bridge in the Bog Walk Gorge, St. Catherine.

Phoenix Foundry (The Dome), Falmouth

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The Phoenix Foundry or 'The Dome' in Falmouth, Trelawny is one of the oldest surviving industrial complexes in Jamaica. It was built by engineer, Mr. Fields, and it served as a metal factory for repairing ships.

Plaque at the Port Antonio Marina

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Image of a plaque at the Marina at Port Antonio. It was unveiled upon the official opening of the marina on September 12, 2002 by Hon. P.J. Patterson, then Prime Minister of Jamaica. The plaque is on a structure made of a stone material and a ship's…

Peacock at Hope Zoo

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A proud peacock walking in its habitat at the Hope Zoo, Kingston.

Eating fried sprat

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A man enjoying a plate of fried sprats in Annotto Bay as another man looks on.

Sheep at the Hope Zoo

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Three sheep grazing in the grass at the Hope Zoo in Kingston, Jamaica.

Meat Vendor - Annotto Bay Market

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A meat vendor in the Annotto Bay Market cutting and weighing red meat, in preparation for a sale.

Portland Square and Cenotaph

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The Portland Square bustling with activity. Also known as Market Square and Cenotaph Square by locals, the square features a cenotaph dedicated to the people of Portland who sacrificed their lives in World War I, 1914-18.

Jimbilin (Star Fruit) - Annotto Bay

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A basket of carambola, more popularly known in Jamaica as jimbilin or star fruit.