Today In Bajan History | August 11th Merchants and the Rise of Barbados Rum

August 11, 2026 00:04:26
Today In Bajan History | August 11th Merchants and the Rise of Barbados Rum
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Today In Bajan History | August 11th Merchants and the Rise of Barbados Rum

Aug 11 2026 | 00:04:26

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Show Notes

On August 11, 1874, the Barbados Agricultural Reporter carried an advertisement for the sale of old rum by merchants Archer and Phillips. The notice offers a window into Barbados’ historic rum trade and the important role Bridgetown merchants played in blending, branding and distributing rum across the island.

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