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Holding on to Heritage

The Bajan conkie

Independence celebrations are well underway! The lights have been hung, the flags are flying high and the national colours can be seen...

Beach cricket in old Barbados

Cricket can be traced back to early 16th century England, it started off as a children’s game but developed from...

Barbados’ Independence Day November 30th 1966

It was a day of overwhelming joy and pride for the people of Barbados, as the little island which they had known and loved for all their lives turned over a new leaf that would change the course of history for all time. During the period of 1961 to 1966 Premier...

Bajan Fishing Boat

The fishing sector in Barbados has for a very long time been a major source of economic development for the island. Most of the fish consumed locally have been caught, cleaned and packaged by the hands of the dedicated fisher folk who span generations of...

Barbadian Folklore

Barbados is known for its vast and intricate history spanning a great number of years, from the historical Bussa rebellion to the islands independence in 1966. Over a period of time a number of interesting tales and folklore have developed through out the...

The Barbados Cannon Collection

The Caribbean and Barbados are still full of secrets and great mystery. One recently revealed is that Barbados has the world's rarest collection of 17th century English iron cannons. Not too long ago it...

West Indian Regiment uniform worn by the Current Defence Force Band

An infantry unit of the British Army, the West Indian Regiment was recruited from and normally stationed in the British colonies of the Caribbean between 1795 and 1927.

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The Main guard clock tower Barbados

You will find the Main Guard Clock Tower positioned in the centre of the Historical Garrison Savannah located in Christ Church Barbados. The Clock Tower of the Main Guard was constructed around 1803 by Dwerrihouse and Carter of London. The tower bears the coat...

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