Ronnie Hughes: Barbadian Sugar Plantations Index 1640 – 1846
Ronnie Hughes (Ronald G. Hughes): Barbadian Sugar Plantations 1640 to 1846 index was compiled from deeds, wills, maps, census, newspapers, surveyors’ plans and correspondence. The basis of this listing was Ronnie Hughes seminar paper 1977/78, Department of History, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, titled: “Barbadian Sugar Plantations 1640 to 1846“. Over the…
Handbook of Barbados: Plantations & Sugar-Works 1912 – 1924
A handbook is sometimes referred to as a: “vade mecum” (Latin for “go with me”) or pocket reference or quick reference guide. Wikipedia The Handbooks of Barbados, during the period of 1912 – 14, presented a comprehensive guide to most everything about Barbados: part visitor guide, weather guide, political guide, island directory, history book, guide…
A Fisherman’s Tale
Every picture tells a story. Adorning the walls of the Atlantis Hotel, St. Joseph, Barbados hangs an old black and white photograph titled the “Martins Bay Fisherman”. This Siza photograph of the nine fishermen of Bath is a picture with many stories. On an early December morning, near the turn of the 20th century, a…
The Printed Maps of Barbados 1500s – 1980s (Overview)
The Printed Maps of Barbados 1500s – 1980s which cover Ancient Maps, Antique Maps and Historical Maps was in February 2025 split into 5 sections: 1500s – 1700, 1700 – 1800, 1800 – 1900, 1900 – 1980s & Addendums: This work, weaves together the work of three authors and researchers: E. M. Shilstone, Tony Campbell…
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