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Today in Bajan History| August 28th 1951 A protest
A report on a protest march in the Barbados Advocate Newspaper.
Today in Bajan History| August 27th 1834 Bridgetown Market Chaos
Chaos erupts at Bridgtown Saturday market and brings attention to the activities of the formally enslaved, turned entrepreneurs, in the city. This is according...
Today in Bajan History| August 26th 1928 A champion of education
John Lovell was a teacher and advocate for unionism.
Today in Bajan History| August 25th 1838 Refusal to Work
The Barbadian reports that the labourers at Locust Hall estate refused to work under the previous conditions of service.
Today in Bajan History| August 24th Runaway Slaves
Barbadians were not docile slaves as many myths would suggest.
Today in Bajan History| August 23rd 1837 Education for the poor
The Barbadian published the 18th Annual Report of the Barbados Society for the Education of the Poor, in the principles of the established church.