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Today In Bajan History | August 10th Remembering the Great Hurricane of 1831
On August 10, 1839, Barbadians marked the eighth anniversary of the devastating Great Hurricane of 1831, which killed an estimated 1,500 people on the...
Today In Bajan History | August 9th The Establishment of the Welch’s Post Office
On August 9, 1950, the Barbados Advocate reported on a House of Assembly debate over establishing a sub-post office at Welch’s Road. Despite concerns...
Today In Bajan History | August 8th Governing Barbados’ Houses of Correction After Emancipation
On August 8, 1838, just days after full emancipation, The Barbadian published a proclamation establishing new rules for governing Barbados’ seven Houses of Correction....
Today In Bajan History | August 7th Remembering the Great Hurricane of 1831
On August 7, 1874, a proclamation announced a day of thanksgiving and remembrance marking the anniversary of the devastating Great Hurricane of 1831. Barbadians...
Today In Bajan History | August 6th Stories and Legends of St. Philip’s Coastline
On August 6, 1950, the Barbados Advocate explored the history of St. Philip’s coastline, from the Crane and Sam Lord’s Castle to Cobbler’s Reef...
Today In Bajan History | August 5th Barbados Cadets at Camp in 1951
On August 5, 1951, the Barbados Advocate reported on approximately 230 cadets from Harrison College, Combermere and The Lodge School attending their annual nine-day...