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Opening of First Independence Parliament

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Black and white photographs showing Princess Margaret on the occasion of the first opening of the Jamaican parliament. She is seen here addressing the parliament from a microphone as she reads from a document. Nine other persons are seen in the…

Quadrille done by villagers from Farm

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Two elderly couple dancing the Quadrille while the villagers look on

The Massed bands which parade at the National Stadium at the Flag raising ceremony

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The massed bands parading at the Flag Raising Ceremony at the National Stadium, Kingston, Jamaica

The Union Jack lowered at Midnight August 5, 1962

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Two officers lower the union Jack, Jamaica's Flag before Independence while unlookers look on.

Headquarters, Jamaica Defence Force at Up Park Camp

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The building housing the headquarters of the Jamaica Defence force at Up Park Camp.

James Brennan

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Portrait of James Brennan

St. William Grant and one of his lieutenants

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St. William Grant, labour activist and Garveyite followed by one of his lieutenants.

Kingston Park

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A neighbourhood in Kingston, Jamaica, during the early era showing houses, open spaces, vegetation and roundabout at an intersection. Probably Kingston Park.

Kingston Park, late 19th century

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Persons strolling in the Kingston Park, Jamaica during the late 19th century.

Kingston Harbour

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A section of the Kingston Harbour with ships in port.