Browse Items (10253 total)
Sort by:
Straw section at Victoria Craft Market
"Entrance to the straw section of the Victoria Crafts Market. The Majestic Fountain in the courtyard was the scene of many a spectacular dives by fully clad sailors who patronised the market's cocktail lounge. The cabaret shows were held in this very…
Reach out Christmas treat
"Hagley Park reaches out to children of Dupont Primary School. From left are Lloyd Distant, Manager, seems poised to give his Christmas blessings, Lois Chin, Majorie Daniels, Pat Maxwell, Abe Chong and Carol Cuffley. Over 60 children danced and sang…
Welcome for visitors
"WELCOME: A good, old Jamaican welcome was laid on for visitors to the market, who were met on arrival by a mento band (at right)."
William Isaacs being sworn in as Minister without portfolio
"While tears came forth his father's eyes, William Isaacs was sworn in as Minister without Portfolio at Kings House yesterday. It was when Governor General Florizel Glasspole was reminiscing on the good relations that had existed between himself and…
Leslie Butler
"Leslie Butler makes music at the keyboard."
Watchnight Congregations
"Watchnight Congregations: The traditional Watch Night religious services to mark the ending of the old and the beginning of the New Year were very much a feature of the nation's life on Friday night. Here two congregations at Holy Cross in St.…
Family Court Caution Committee Christmas treat
"One hand helps the other - two youngsters practice for a future occasion at Hope Garden on Wednesday when the Family Court Caution Committee took a number of children from Corporate Area places of safety on an evening of fun."
Terrence Corke
"At Kensington won: Kensington's middle order batsman Terrence Corke, who made a stylish 27 yesterday is beaten outside the offstump by this delivery from left arm spinner Headley Williams. The wicketkeeper is George Richards. Kensington won on first…
Featured Item
Myrtle Bank Hotel

View of the Myrtle Bank Hotel, built in the mid 1800s. This grand hotel was once known as the largest in the island.