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Jamaica - View from Bridge, Newcastle
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Jamaica - View from Bridge, Newcastle
Slide showing a photograph, looking up hill to a building at Newcastle, Jamaica. Newcastle is a settlement in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica and became a military centre in the 1840s.. Part of Box 108. Boswell Collection. Slide number 23. Jamaica, officially the Commonwealth of Jamaica, is an island nation of the Greater Antilles, situated in the Caribbean Sea. Jamaica is south of Cuba and west of Hispaniola, the island containing the nation-states of Haiti and the Dominican Republic in the West Indies. Date: circa 1917
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© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans
1840s Antilles Caribbean Commonwealth Cuba Dominican Greater Haiti Hispaniola Indies Jamaica Jamaican Nation Newcastle Officially Settlement Situated
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This print captures a glimpse of the historic Newcastle settlement in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica. The image, dating back to circa 1917, shows a picturesque view from a bridge looking up the hill towards a charming building. Newcastle, which became a military center in the 1840s, holds significant historical importance in Jamaican history.
Jamaica itself is an enchanting island nation located in the Caribbean Sea, part of the Greater Antilles. Situated south of Cuba and west of Hispaniola, Jamaica boasts stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage. This photograph provides a window into the past, showcasing the beauty and tranquility of this Caribbean gem.
The lantern slide number 23 from Box 108 in the Boswell Collection offers viewers a unique perspective on Jamaica's history and architecture. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of Jamaica's official status as part of the Commonwealth and its place among other nations in the West Indies.
Overall, this print serves as a testament to Jamaica's enduring charm and allure throughout centuries gone by. It invites us to explore and appreciate the island's vibrant past while marveling at its natural splendor captured within this timeless image.
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