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Slave auction trade
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.
Skeletons excavated in 1965 by Ray Fremmer believed to be rebels of the Morant Bay Rebellion, 1865
Skeletons believed to be that of martyrs of the Morant Bay uprising, excavated in 1965 by archaeologist, Ray Fremmer.
Sir William Manning, Governor of Jamaica 1913-18
Sir William Henry Manning, G.C.M.G., British army officer, colonial administrator and Governor of Jamaica between 1913 and 1918. The Jamaican Manning Cup Football Competition was so named after Governor William Manning.
Sir Thomas Lynch
Sir Thomas Lynch, English colonial Governor of Jamaica in 1663 to 1664, 1671 to 1674 and 1682 to 1684. He was also Chief Justice in Jamaica in 1664 to 1665.
Sir Samuel H. Wilson
Portrait of Sir Samuel Herbert Wilson, former British colonial administrator and Governor of Jamaica between 1924 and 1925.
Sir R. Edwards Stubbs
Sir Reginald Edward Stubbs, Captain-General and Governor-in-Chief of Jamaica in 1926 until 1932.
Sir Leslie Probyn, Governor of Jamaica
Portrait of Sir Leslie Probyn, former Governor of Jamaica between 1918 to 1924.
Sir John Peter Grant
Portrait of Sir John Peter Grant, British colonial administrator and former Governor of Jamaica between 1866 and 1874.
Sir John Huggins
Sir John Huggins, British colonial administrator and former Governor of Jamaica between 1943 and 1951.
Sir Hans Sloane
Sir Hans Sloane, scientist, notable physician and collector, holding one of his plant drawings.
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Portland Square and Cenotaph
The Portland Square bustling with activity. Also known as Market Square and Cenotaph Square by locals, the square features a cenotaph dedicated to the…