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The Half Way Tree, Kingston, Jamaica

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A scene at the Half Way Tree - a large, spreading guango tree at the border of Kingston and St. Andrew which serves as a rest stop for travellers in the colonial era. Persons are resting under the tree or walking along the road.

The Courthouse, Half Way Tree, St. Andrew

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The Half Way Tree Courthouse in St. Andrew. People are walking along the road.

Half Way Tree Village, 1885

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A scene at the half Way Tree Village, St. Andrew, Jamaica in 1885.

Stamp issued to celebrate Jamaica's Independence, August 1962

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A 1/6d stamp issued to celebrate Jamaica's independence August 1962, shows Gordon House and hands holding a banner with the words 'Independence 6th August 1962'.

Finish Line Photo

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Herb McKenley of Jamaica coming in 4th in the 100 yds dash at the Randall Island Stadium in New York on May 31, 1943.

Aerial Photograph Kingston

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An aerial photograph of Kingston showing high rise buildings on the waterfront, vehicles in car parks and driving along the streets, buildings and mountains in the background.

Bob Marley

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Head shot of Bob Marley wearing a tam..

Remigino and McKenley at Helsinki Olympics

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Herb McKenley, no. 295, and fellow athletes race to the finish line at the Helsinki Olympics in 1952. Remigino wins.

Laying wreaths on the grave of Norman Manley Sept. 1969

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Persons laying wreaths on the graves of Norman Manley at his funeral in September 1969, while others look on.

Portia Simpson-Miller being sworn into office by Gov. General Kenneth Hall March 2006

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Portia Simpson - Miller being sworn into office as Prime Minister of Jamaica by G.G. Kenneth Hall in March 2006. Seated at right is Errald Miller, her husband.