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Explore a diverse collection of maps, estate plans, photographs, rare books, artwork, and records showcasing the rich history of Barbados. Immerse yourself in the heritage and legacy of this Caribbean nation through visual and written artifacts spanning centuries.
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Maps & Estate Plans Map of Barbados, Richard Ligon
Maps & Estate Plans Map of Barbados, William Mayo, 1717-1781
Maps & Estate Plans Above: Estate Plan, 1888 Right: Estate plan for Staple Grove Plantation, Ca 1801 (Owned by The Honourable John P. Mayers)
Maps & Estate Plans Above: Map of Sandy Lane, 1888 (Owned by The Hon.I.F. Alleyne) Right: Estate plan for Friendly Rock Plantation, Ca 1817 (Owned by The Honourable John Cholmley)
Photographs Above and Right: Statue of Admiral Lord Nelson in Trafalgar Square
Photographs Above: Parliament Buildings looking across the Careenage (outer basin, Ca.1875) Right: Beckwith Place, Ca.1896
Photographs Above: Workers Leaving for Panama Right: Interior of the Jewish Synagogue
Rare Books & Original Documents Left & Far Left: Lascelles Plantation Record
Rare Books & Original Documents Left: Bargain of Sale or Release Document, dated 1787 Below: Travel License, dated 1818
Rare Books & Original Documents Below: Compensation Claim, undated
Artwork & Illustrations Left: The Barbadoes Mulatto Girl, Agostino Brunias, Ca. Below: Rowlandson’s “Rachel Pringle Polgreen”, 1796
Artwork & Illustrations All images: Illustrations for Children’s Book, Lady Gilbert Carter, Ca.
Newspapers Left: The Daily News, 1964
West Indies Record Label (WIRL) Left: The Late Jackie Opel
West Indies Record Label (WIRL) Left and Below: Assorted records and album covers
West Indies Record Label (WIRL) Left: Page from the WIRL/TREX Record Catalog
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