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List Of National Heritage Sites In Jamaica
This is a complete list of National Heritage sites in Jamaica as published by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust. Reference Map of Jamaica Clarendon ;Buildings of architectural and historic interest *Halse Hall Great House ;Churches, cemeteries & tombs *St. Peter’s Church, Alley ;Clock towers *May Pen Clock Tower ;Natural sites *Milk River Spa ;Botanical *Mason River Botanical Station ;Lighthouses * Portland Lighthouse Hanover ;Buildings of architectural and historic interest *The Great Barbican Estate *Tamarind Lodge *Old Hanover Gaol/Old Police Barracks, Lucea *Tryall Great House, and Ruins of Sugar Works ;Forts and naval and military monuments *Fort Charlotte, Lucea ;Historic sites *Blenheim – Birthplace of National Hero – The Rt. Excellent Sir Alexander Bustamante Kingston ;Buildings of architectural and historic interest *40 Harbour Street * Headquarters House, Duke Street * Kingston railway station, Barry Street *The Admiralty Houses, Port Royal ;Churches ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jamaica National Heritage Trust
The Jamaica National Heritage Trust is responsible for the promotion, preservation, and development of Jamaica's material cultural heritage (buildings, monuments, bridges, etc.). The organisation maintains the list of National Heritage Sites in Jamaica. It is chartered by The Jamaica National Heritage Trust Act, 1985.http://www.jnht.com/download/act_jnht_1985.pdf History In 1958, the Jamaica National Heritage Trust was founded as the Jamaica National Trust Commission, the name being changed to the present form in 1985. References External linksJNHT website {{Authority control Statutory bodies of Jamaica |
Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica
Saint Mary is a parish located in the northeast section of Jamaica. With a population of 114,227 it is one of Jamaica's smallest parishes, located in the county of Middlesex. Its chief town and capital is Port Maria, located on the coast. It is also the birthplace of established dancehall reggae artists, such as Capleton, Lady Saw, Ninjaman, Sizzla, and Tanya Stephens. Other notable residents of St. Mary parish include bestselling author Colin Simpson, who is the great-great grandson of noted slavery abolitionist James Phillippo, famed Jamaican writer and community activist Erna Brodber, and acclaimed music producer Chris Blackwell who is credited with "discovering" Bob Marley. History There are a few traces of Taíno/Arawak presence in the parish. Saint Mary was also one of the first sections of the island to be occupied by the Spaniards. Puerto Santa Maria was the second town the Spaniards built on the island. In 1655, after the English captured Jamaica from the Sp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Marley Museum
The Bob Marley Museum is a museum in Kingston, Jamaica, dedicated to the reggae musician Bob Marley. The museum is located at 56 Hope Road, Kingston, and is Bob Marley's former place of residence. It was home to the Tuff Gong reggae record label which was founded by The Wailers in 1970. In 1976, it was the site of a failed assassination attempt on Bob Marley. There is a song called "56 Hope Road" from the album '' In the Pursuit of Leisure'' by Sugar Ray featuring Shaggy.popular for tourists. See also * List of music museums This worldwide list of music museums encompasses past and present museums that focus on musicians, musical instruments or other musical subjects. Argentina * – Mina Clavero * Academia Nacional del Tango de la República Argentina – Buenos ... References External linksAerial view Buildings and structures in Kingston, Jamaica Historic house museums in Jamaica Biographical museums in North America Music museums Tourist attractions in King ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Folly Lighthouse
Built in 1888, Folly Lighthouse is a brick tower with lantern and gallery. It flashes a white light every 10 seconds that is visible for . The light is solar powered. A garden surrounds the lighthouse.Folly Point Lighthouse , Jamaica National Heritage Trust, 2005. Frans Eijgenraam, 2000. It is maintained by th Port Authority of Jamaica an agency of th Ministry of Transport and Works See also [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Port Antonio Railway Station
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Orange Bay Railway Station
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Williamsfield Railway Station
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Sutton Railway Station, Jamaica
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Palisadoes
Palisadoes (word apparently of Portuguese origin) is the thin tombolo of sand that serves as a natural protection for Kingston Harbour, Jamaica. Norman Manley International Airport and the historic town of Port Royal are both on Palisadoes. The privateer Henry Morgan Sir Henry Morgan ( cy, Harri Morgan; – 25 August 1688) was a privateer, plantation owner, and, later, Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica. From his base in Port Royal, Jamaica, he raided settlements and shipping on the Spanish Main, becoming we ... was buried in Palisadoes cemetery, which sank beneath the sea after the 1692 earthquake. References [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Port Royal
Port Royal is a village located at the end of the Palisadoes, at the mouth of Kingston Harbour, in southeastern Jamaica. Founded in 1494 by the Spanish, it was once the largest city in the Caribbean, functioning as the centre of shipping and commerce in the Caribbean Sea by the latter half of the 17th century. It was destroyed by an earthquake on 7 June 1692, which had an accompanying tsunami, leading to the establishment of Kingston, which is now the largest city in Jamaica. Severe hurricanes have regularly damaged the area. Another severe earthquake occurred in 1907. Port Royal was once home to privateers who were encouraged to attack Spanish vessels, at a time when smaller European nations were reluctant to attack Spain directly. As a port city, it was notorious for its gaudy displays of wealth and loose morals. It was a popular homeport for the English and Dutch-sponsored privateers to spend their treasure during the 17th century. When those governments abandoned the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Heroes Park
National Heroes Park (formerly King George VI Memorial Park) is a botanical garden in Kingston, Jamaica. The largest open space in Kingston at 50 acres in size,"Major Redevelopment of National Heroes Park in Progress" by Omar Tomlinson, Jamaica Information Service, 18 August 2005, accessed 8 April 2006. National Heroes Park features numerous monuments; it is the burial site of many of Jamaica's National Heroes, s and cultural lea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kingston Railway Station, Jamaica
__NOTOC__ Kingston railway terminus was built in the Jamaica Georgian architectural style using brick. It was constructed on a grand scale, symbolising its importance as the main terminus of the Jamaica railways. It has prominent arcades on both levels of the east entrance end. Victorian cast iron brackets support the roof overhang on the trackside. It has sash windows on the ground and upper floors. It was opened in 1845 and closed in 1992. It provided rail services to Montego Bay, Port Antonio, Ewarton and Frankfield. In addition to the station and its single platform there were extensive sidings, engine sheds, engine repair works, a roundhouse, a turntable A phonograph, in its later forms also called a gramophone (as a trademark since 1887, as a generic name in the UK since 1910) or since the 1940s called a record player, or more recently a turntable, is a device for the mechanical and analogu ..., a traverser and a connection to the nearby railway piers. One so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
