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March on the Barbados Telephone Company
(2012-11-16)
Representatives of the Barbados Workers Union marching through Broad Street en route to the headquarters of the Barbados Telephone Co. Ltd. in support of worker, David Giles. The Barbados Telephone strike of 1981 was one of the BWU's more intense industrial relations battles. Here General Secretary Frank Walcott together with his team strides determinedly into action. The back of the photograph carries handwritten notes indicating the names of those leading the march, including Burns Bonadie, Secretary Treasurer of the CCL [Caribbean Congress of Labour]
[Washday in Roseau, Dominica]
(2012-11-16)
Women doing laundry by the river. Typewritten on back: "W.I. 272. BRITISH WEST INDIES - Island of Dominica. Roseau: In these islands where often the only water supply is rainfall, a ..." Dominica became independent in 1978, so this photograph was taken prior to then.
Codrington College Barbados
(2012-11-19) Poyer, [John]
The buildings and grounds of the college. The surrounding landscape features palm trees, lawn and a large pond. On front, bottom right hand corner is inscription "Poyer photo". Codrington College, located in St. John, Barbados in the Caribbean is the oldest Theological College in the western hemisphere. The college is named after Christopher Codrington III (1668-1710). He was the son of a very prominent Barbadian, Christopher Codrington II, who was at one time Governor General of the Leeward Islands.
[G. Sobers at Old Trafford, 1st Test, June 1963]
(2012-11-19) Central Press Photo
Caption at back of photograph - "England V West Indies. 1st test at Old Trafford. ODS/WRT F:5710. 7.6.63. G. Sobers batting to Statham during the West Indies first innings against England at Old Trafford."
Roseau market, Dominica
(2012-11-19)
Coaling at Port Castries, St. Lucia, BWI
(Peter and Co., 2012-11-19)
Workers carrying baskets of coal on their heads, loading it on to a steamship. St.Lucia was a major coal warehousing site from the 1860s to the 1930s.
Chamberlain Bridge and Public Buildings, Barbados
(Knights Ltd., 2012-11-19)
A view of the Careenage, Chamberlain Bridge and Parliament Buildings in the capital of Bridgetown, Barbados.
The Caribs of Dominica
(The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available., 2012-11-19) The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available.
A Carib chief from Dominica, stands in front of his residence. A woman stands in the doorway behind him.
Street in Bridgetown, Barbados, B.W.I
(2012-11-21)
A busy street scene with vendors, policeman, modes of transport, men and women in period dress and buildings with Demerara shutters.[Tudor Street, Bridgetown]. Back of postcard reads: "Your orchid lasted several days but sorry couldn't make a hit - no one to hit! Trip pretty nearly over. We've been pretty busy. Zimmie. Address reads : Miss Catherine Meisnest, 335 Ellery Ave., Newark, N.J. USA."
"Native Huts" St. Lucia, B.W.I
(The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available., 2012-11-21) The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available.
A group of men, women and children stand outside a cluster of houses with thatched roofs.
Picking water coconuts
(2012-11-22)
A young man climbs a tree to pick water coconuts, assisted by two other men. Back of card reads "We handle PIANOS, PERFUMES, POST CARDS, Bon Marché, Bridgetown, Barbados, B.W.I."
City Park, Barbados, B.W.I
(The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available., 2012-11-23)
The image depicted shows a landscape scene of a large building and a smaller building among plants and trees. The time period is estimated to be early 1900s. The name is supposedly [Queen’s Park] which is located in the capital Bridgetown. In 1783 the large building, originally King's House, was the residence of the Commanding Officer of the British Troops in the West Indies. Today the park is a lovely place to visit while visiting Bridgetown.
[Mill at Morgan Lewis, St. Andrew, Barbados, West Indies]
(The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available., 2012-11-23)
The Morgan Lewis mill is located in the parish of St. Andrew, Barbados. This mill was the last working mill in Barbados which stopped operating in 1947. It is one of two sugar windmills in the Caribbean that has been restored. The restored mill was reopened in 1999. It was listed in the 1996 World Monuments Watch. The image shows the front of the mill. At the back of the postcard: "Greetings, I have just spent the afternoon on the beach making the most of this beautiful weather. Am sure it’s going to be very cold this time next week in NY. This cruise is now almost over, we have only one more [town] to operate, that is tomorrow in St, Vincent. Wish you could be here to have a pleasant lunch with us, ah well, will have one for you." Regards. [Dug]. To Miss A. D. Paton, Fairchley House, Crakehall, Bedale, Yorks, England. Includes a 15 Cents Barbados postage stamp.
Entrance to Botanical Gardens, St. Lucia
(The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available., 2012-11-23)
The Botanical Gardens of St. Lucia are also known as the Diamond Botanical Gardens. It is located at the foot of the Pitons near the town of Soufrière on the west coast of the island. It is part of the Soufrière estate which consists of 2,000 acres of land. The estate was presented by King Louis XIV in 1713 to three Devaux brothers from Normandy in recognition of their services to France. The postcard depicts the entrance of the gardens in the colonial period. Two male visitors to the gardens are in formal dress at the entrance. Outside the gate there are three women, one with a parcel on her head.
[St. Ann's Garrison, Barbados]
(2012-11-23) The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available.
The photograph shows the Clock tower on the main guardhouse at the St. Ann’s Fort. It is located at The Garrison, St Michael. The buildings are surrounded by trees and a large expanse of land.
Hastings Rocks
(The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available., 2012-11-23)
The postcard shows an image of a bandstand overlooking the sea. There are benches and a lamp which suggest that the area was used for outdoor entertainment. This area was owned by the War Department. It was purchased by the government in December 1905 and opened to the general public. The site is located in Hastings, Christ Church on the South coast of the island.
Government House, St Lucia
(2012-11-26) The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available.
The Government House of St. Lucia is the official residence of the country’s Governor-General. Government House is located in Morne Fortune near Castries. The brick construction was completed in 1895. The black and white picture shows the entrance to the house which sits among Green foliage. At the back of the card is written St. Lucia (Ste. Lucie).
[Conducting Negotiations]
(2012-11-26) The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available.
A meeting between Frank Walcott and other BWU (Barbados Workers' Union) members during wage negotiations with The Beverages Group. Handwritten in English on back: "Frank Walcott conducting negotiations with the Beverages Group - 1970s".
Public gardens, Barbados
(2012-11-26) The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available.
The Dolphin fountain was built in 1865 to commemorate the introduction of piped water in Bridgetown in 1861. It stands at the eastern end of Broad Street in the capital city of Bridgetown. The picture shows the fountain surrounded by palms and other vegetation. Resting on the side of the fountain is a bicycle. The back of the card says “My dear I can’t write by today’s mail, so must send this to let you both know we are well. [M] has felt better the last few days, sends love. We hope you both enjoyed your change and feel stronger, long for letters to hear all your news. When you see [D and E] give our love. We wrote them some days ago. Lots of love as ever. 1909." TO: Mrs. J. A Bellamy, C/O Mrs. W. D. Bellamy, 1776 E. 12th Street, Brooklyn, New York
Barbados. Hastings Rocks. The Bandstand
(The Main Library, University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Barbados is responsible for making this digital resource available., 2012-11-27)
Hastings Rocks was one of the foremost recreational facilities in the area and was used primarily by the Caucasian population during the colonial period. Later it was utilized by organizations for the hosting of fairs and Police Band concerts. In recent times it has undergone significant changes, notably, the construction of the popular boardwalk extending along its waterfront southward to Accra Beach Hotel and westward as far as the Amaryllis Hotel.

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