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 reported on a sitting of the Court of Grand Sessions, where several criminal cases resulted in sentences ranging from imprisonment with hard...
Sir Charles W. Wolverton Sr. arrival and establishmet of a settlement called teh Bridge later known as Bridgetown
Just weeks before full emancipation took effect, The Barbadian newspaper highlighted the challenges and uncertainties surrounding Barbados’ transition from apprenticeship to wage labour. Reports...