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Revd. James Leith Moody: 1816 – 1896
James Leith Moody was born in Barbados to Col. Thomas Moody and Martha Moody (nee Clement). In 1835 he entered St. Mary’s College where he obtained a BA. He got his MA in 1863. He was ordained a Deacon in 1840 and Priest in 1841 by the Bishop of Lincoln. He served as a curate…
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Pitching Marbles in Barbados
When I was growing up in Barbados in the 1950’s and early 1960’s, “pitching marbles” was one of the most well-loved games for boys. I do not remember ever seeing girls pitch marbles, instead they used to play Jacks. The most popular marble games were: Holes Lings Killer Others games such as racing marbles 1.…
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Barbados Hiking Association 2018 Hill Challenge
The 2019 Barbados Hill Challenge which is organised by the Barbados Hiking Association will take place on Wednesday 1st May 2019. Here are a selection of photos of those who took part in this annual May Bank holiday event on Tuesday 1st May 2018. For further information on the next event please contact the organisers:
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The Duke Affair – A West Indian versus the colonial establishment
Oriel St. Arnaud Duke was born in Montserrat the second son of Dr Mansergh Duke, a Dublin doctor, and Emily née Wilkin. His family nickname was Konks. His first job was as a clerk in the Antiguan government. During World War I he volunteered for the British West India Regiment and was transferred to 10th…
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Football (soccer) in Barbados in the 1950s & 1960s
This is a personal history of football (soccer for North Americans) in Barbados from the perspective of a Lodge School boy during the period 1955 to 1964. While it is a personal perspective, I hope to capture the environment and evoke memories for others who lived through this period. Influences Two of the influences in…
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Frederick Gustave Ameile Delisle Saphile Wooding Deane RAMC FRCS November 1870 to 31st October 1935
Surgeon: Frederick Gustave Ameile Delisle Saphile Wooding Deane was born in Nevis of Barbadian Parents. His parents were Joseph Deane and Mary Elizabeth Ashby Wooding. Joseph Deane was working in the sugar industry at the time. When the family returned home Frederick went to school at Harrisons College. After completing his education in Barbados he…
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Mignon Lorraine Inniss: 1905 to 1995
Mignon Lorraine Inniss was born on 19th November 1905 in Barbados. In the early twenties, she immigrated to New York City where she studied Business Administration at the Braithwaite School of Business. Here she met a group of Ethiopian dignitaries who were recruiting skilled African-Americans to help in Ethiopia’s development. Mignon immigrated to Ethiopia with…
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Hugh Morris Alleyne Skinner better known as ballet dancer Hugh Laing
Hugh Morris Alleyne Skinner (6th June 1911 – 10th May 1988) was born in Barbados to Donald and Beatrice Skinner and grew up in Strathclyde. He would later change his stage name to Hugh Laing and be described as one of the most significant dramatic ballet dancers of the 20th century. He was also an…
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Stede Bonnet: 1688 -1718
In the 1670’s Stede Bonnet’s grandfather, Thomas Bonnet, owned 179 acres in the parish of St. Michael in Barbados. In 1674 Thomas Bonnet Junior married Mrs. Bridgett Trowell in Christ Church. In his will he asked to be buried with his father. He also gave one of his slaves, Cuffy, his freedom. Stede Bonnet was…
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St. Philip, Barbados in the 1950’s & 1960’s. Growing up in Wellhouse and Marley Vale in the 1960’s
I define my rite of passage as the transition from child through puberty to teen then on to manhood. I take pleasure in reflecting on some of the things I enjoyed as I moved from one phase to the next. Wellhouse taught me the child things but I would say Marley Vale taught me to…
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