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Site of Paul Bogle's House and Chapel

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Monument marking the location of the Right Excellent Paul Bogle's house and chapel. The location also marks the spot from which Paul Bogle led his people in a protest that became known as the Morant Bay Rebellion of October 23, 1865. A single grave…

Six newly built houses with mountain in the background.

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The picture shows six newly built houses beside each other on an unpaved land. Mountains are see in the background.

Skeletons excavated in 1965 by Ray Fremmer believed to be rebels of the Morant Bay Rebellion, 1865

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Skeletons believed to be that of martyrs of the Morant Bay uprising, excavated in 1965 by archaeologist, Ray Fremmer.

Sketch of Bamboos and Cotton Tree

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Sketch of a rural village showing bamboo and cotton trees, a thatched hut, persons walking along a dirt road, horse and rider.

Sketch of bamboos and cotton tree, Westmoreland

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A photographic print showing a sketch of a cotton tree towering over bamboo trees surrounding a thatched hut. A woman and child and a man riding a horse are seen along the road.

Skirmish near Mahaica Fort, Demerara, August 19, 1823

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A depiction of slaves (rebels) forcing the retreat of European soldiers near Mahaica Fort in Demerara, Guyana, during the Demerara Rebellion of 1823.

Slave Auction

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Enslaved persons including a topless woman and two children are being inspected by propective buyers at a 'slave auction'. Paraphernalia for branding the slaves are in the foreground.

Slave auction trade

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A slave auction taking place near along the harbour. Seen in the background is a ship, possibly belonging to one of the men selling or making purchases.

Slave cell at 'Geddes', St. Ann

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"Two holes at back for coons to be thrust through and chained to a bard embedded in the masonry."