Browsing by Author "Cooper, W. G."

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    Barbados. Lower Wharf. Bridgetown
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    No. 9. W. G. Cooper, Copyright. B.-Series of 24. This picture presents the scene at the Lower Wharf, Bridgetown, Barbados. A number of barrels are being shipped from the pier. Info. At the back: Divided back PP £16
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    Barbados. Swan Street (looking East). Bridgetown.
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    This is an aerial view of Swan Street, Bridgetown. A busy street scene with many people, dressed in the fashion of the day, going about their business. The women are dressed in long dresses and hats, the men are wearing suits. Vendors are seen plying their trade at the side of the street, some with their ware atop their heads. Commercial businesses line both sides of the street, the most recognizable signage being that of “Hart and Company: The Tailor’s Warehouse” at #31. The most visible architectural features of the buildings are the roof work, the doors, windows and balconies. Also on the front of the postcard : No. 24 W.G. Cooper, Copyright. B Series of 24. This is a divided back postcard. Back of the postcard: Thursday, March 14 – 07: All were shopping together for a while and then the sun left us, and Mrs. Falls, Karolyn, and I wandered in, out, place after place for a good while but could not find very much. HNED £35 (Handwritten in Pencil)
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    Barbados. Tudor Street (looking South). Bridgetown
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    This photo is an aerial view of Tudor Street facing the south side in Bridgetown, Barbados. There are many stores and shops located on both sides of the street. Persons are seen walking along the street whilst others are travelling in donkey carts plying their trade outside of the shop doors. Most of the men are dressed in long pants and shirts and wearing hats; the women are wearing long dresses with aprons. The buildings appear to be joined together. The roofs are made of wooden shingle structures and the windows are made of wooden shutters. One of the stores which stand out is the one which sells ice, number 30. The other stores are also numbered (most visible is number 34). B. Series of 24. No. 2 W. G. Cooper, Copyright This is a divided back postcard. Back of the Postcard: CHP £20 (handwritten in pencil)
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    Chamberlain Bridge, Bridgetown, Barbados
    Cooper, W. G.
    The Chamberlain Bridge or Swing Bridge is located in the heart of Bridgetown, Barbados. The bridge is named after Joseph Chamberlain, the British Secretary of State for the Colonies, and it allows entrance into the inner basin from the outer basin of the Careenage. The postcard portrays a view of the Chamberlain Bridge where people can be seen walking on the bridge while some can be seen sitting on block-seats at the bottom of the bridge. A clock registering 9:35 [a.m.] can also be seen at the top of the Parliament building and electrical wiring and poles are visible. Additional information: No. 22. W. G. Cooper, Copyright. B. –Series of 24. http://barbados.org/ http://www.gobarbados.org/