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Natives loading bananas at Kingston, Jamaica, chant Scottish psalms, 1937In Charge of a Precentor - the natives loading bananas at Kingston, Jamaica, chant Scottish psalm tunes as they walk along, 1937. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol
The King Visits Vasco da Gama, 1904King Manuel I of Portugal (1469-1521) visiting Vasco da Gama and his expedition. Vasco da Gama was the first European to reach India by sea
After the Earthquake, 1907 (1912). Artist: Charles RobinsonAfter the Earthquake, 1907 (1912). The Kingston earthquake of January 14th, 1907, was of a magnitude of 6.5. It was considered by many commentators of the time one of the worlds deadliest
Government House, near Kingston, Jamaica c20th century
Ferdinand Magellan (c1480-1521), Portuguese explorer, 1904Ferdinand Magellan (c1480-1521), Portuguese explorer. Vasco da Gama was the first European to reach India by sea. This discovery was significant as it paved the way for the Portuguese to establish a
Two Natives Dispute Captain Cooks Landing, 1904Two Natives Dispute Captain Cooks Landing. James Cook, English explorer, navigator and hydrographer, 1775-1776. Captain Cook (1728-1779) in naval uniform. Cook made three voyages of discovery
Anson Receives Intelligence that the Centurion is on Fire, 1904Admiral of the Fleet George Anson, 1st Baron Anson (1697-1762) was a British admiral, noted for his circumnavigation of the globe and his role in the Seven Years War
Alexander Selkirk Brought on Board, 1904Castaway, Alexander Selkirk (1676-1721) been greeted by Woodes Rogers (1679?1732) the captain of the Duke, upon his rescue
Vasco da Gama Visits the King, 1904Vasco da Gama Visits the King. The Zamorin of Calicut receiving Vasco da Gama. In 1498 Vasco da Gama landed in Calicut. His arrival has often been considered as the beginning of a new phase during
The Cacique Placing a Crown Upon the Head of Columbus, 1904A chief, probably Guacanagarix, placing a crown on the head of Christopher Columbus (c1451-1506). Guacanagarix was one of the five caciques of Hispaniola
Vasco da Gama Refuses to Turn Back Again, 1904Vasco da Gama refuses to turn back again in spite of a tremendous storm. Vasco da Gama was the first European to reach India by sea
Columbus Takes possession of San Salvador for Spain, 1904It is believed that during Columbus (c1451-1506) first expedition to the New World, San Salvador Island was the first land he sighted and visited on 12 October 1492
Kingston Harbour, Jamaica, c1880
Street scene, Kingston, Jamaica, c1880
Junction of Harbour Street and King Street, Kingston, Jamaica, c1835
Family outside their home, Coolie Street, Kingston, Jamaica, 1931. The photograph was taken during a Cunard Line cruise to the West Indies between January and March 1931
Man on a raft, Kingston, Jamaica, 1931. The photograph was taken during a Cunard Line cruise to the West Indies between January and March 1931
Myrtle Bank Hotel, Kingston, Jamaica, 1931. The photograph was taken during a Cunard Line cruise to the West Indies between January and March 1931
Earthquake damage and a burnt car, King Street, Kingston, Jamaica, 1907. From the Valentines series of postcards
Earthquake damage, King Street and Harbour Street, Kingston, Jamaica, 1907. From the Valentines series of postcards
Kingston, St Vincent Island, c1890Kingston, St.Vincent Island, c1890. From Universal Geography, Maps & Illustrations, Vol XXXIV, Virtue & Co Limited, (London, c1890)
Banyan tree, Kingston Park, Jamaica, c1905. Artist: Adolphe Duperly & SonBanyan tree, Kingston Park, Jamaica, c1905. Illustration from Picturesque Jamaica, by Adolphe Duperly & Son, (England, c1905)
Jubilee Market Square, Kingston, Jamaica, c1905. Artist: Adolphe Duperly & SonJubilee Market Square, Kingston, Jamaica, c1905. Photograph from Picturesque Jamaica, by Adolphe Duperly & Son, (published in England, c1905)
Old King Street looking south, Kingston, Jamaica, c1905. Artist: Adolphe Duperly & SonOld King Street looking south, Kingston, Jamaica, c1905. Photograph from Picturesque Jamaica, by Adolphe Duperly & Son, (published in England, c1905)
King Street looking north, Kingston, Jamaica, c1905. Artist: Adolphe Duperly & SonKing Street looking north, Kingston, Jamaica, c1905. Photograph from Picturesque Jamaica, by Adolphe Duperly & Son, (published in England, c1905)
Harbour Street (east), Kingston, Jamaica, c1905. Artist: Adolphe Duperly & SonHarbour Street (east), Kingston, Jamaica, c1905. Photograph from Picturesque Jamaica, by Adolphe Duperly & Son, (published in England, c1905)
Duke Street and the harbour, Kingston, Jamaica, c1905. Artist: Adolphe Duperly & SonDuke Street and the harbour, Kingston, Jamaica, c1905. Photograph from Picturesque Jamaica, by Adolphe Duperly & Son, (published in England, c1905)
Six Swift Windmill, Kingston, near Lewes, Sussex, c1905. The only one of its kind in England, this windmill, also known as Ashcombe Mill, was destroyed in a storm in 1916.. [Shureys Publications]
Earthquake damage, Duke Street, Kingston, Jamaica, 1907. From the Valentines series of postcards
The Duke and Duchess of York visiting the tomb of Admiral Benbow, Kingston, Jamaica, 1927, (1937). A photograph from the Illustrated London News: Coronation Record Number, (London, 1937)