This is Dario Fort, history graduate of the University of the West Indies, Care Hill campus. On this day, November 13th, 1838, the alarm of fire was raised at the baking house of Mr. Schmidt, located in Prince William Henry Street, Bridgetown. Evidently, wood coal had been placed directly over an oven, leading to it being ignited. This was between the hours of 2 and 3 o'clock in the evening. Despite no flames being visible, there was a significant amount of smoke, thus raising fear among the neighbours.
Jacob Hinds owner of Friendship Plantation and the Lodge Plantation penned a letter to George Hewit to look after his children
An urgent meeting is called to discuss the concerns over reducing space for burial, namely the Westbury cemetery.
The Barbados Advocate highlighted the 41-year teaching career of Murielle Stewart, whose service spanned Barbados and Trinidad. Reflecting on changes in education, she welcomed...