On February 24, 1838, legislation was approved to formally name and number the streets, alleys, and buildings of Bridgetown, bringing order to a rapidly growing town. Prior to this, navigation was difficult due to unclear or inconsistent street identification.
The Barbadian Newspaper wrote a commentary on the decline in morality in Bridgetown.
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The Barbados Advocate profiled Henry Gibson who was a veteran Cooper.