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The Garrison Drains
The drainage tunnels at the Barbados Garrison are another interesting piece of the puzzle that makes up the history of Barbados. Rediscovered in 2011, during the renovations at George Washington House, the tunnels were unknown to most Barbadians of that time or had become a faded memory by those who may have been aware of…
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Cuba – A different perspective
This post “Cuba – A different persecutive” was originally published on 22nd March 2022 and was updated on 12th July 2025 with details of my 2023 trip to Cuba, photographs from my 2024 trip to Cuba and with details of an upcoming BMHS study tour to Cuba from 24th November 2025 to 1st December 2025.…
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The Great Outdoor Challenge (TGOC) 2025
The Great Outdoor Challenge (TGOC) 2025 – a glorious walk from Shiel Bridge on the west coast of Scotland to Kinnaber Links near to Montrose on the east coast of Scotland. I started TGOC 2025 at Sheil Bridge on the west coast of Scotland and reached Kinnaber Links on the east coast, to the north…
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Mike Spence reminisces: The Origins of the GIN Club, Strathclyde
These memories are now more than 50 years old and are somewhat murky, so forgive any oversights or errors you may find. In fact any additions or corrections would be welcomed and much appreciated. In the early 1970s, a bunch of Strathclyde boys including James Carter, Geoffrey Parkinson, Andrew Rodriguez, Bernard (Buns) Corbin and myself…
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Richard Rose reminisces: The Barbados Rally Scene in the 1960s and 1970s
The things that stand out in my mind about the Barbados Rally Scene in the 1960’s and 70’s were the enthusiasm and sense of fun that was there among the contestants and the dedication of the marshals. I was often amazed that we would go around a corner in somewhere desolate like Archers in St…
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Searching for the names of Bajan RAF Ground Crew in WWII
This is a call for help. For over 40 years, Audrey Dewjee in the UK has dedicated herself to uncovering and preserving the history of West Indian men who joined the Royal Air Force as ground crew. Believing that their contributions had been largely overlooked, she took it upon herself to ensure they would not…
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Lord Nelson’s statue – Bridgetown, Barbados
Lord Nelson’s statue – Bridgetown The statue of Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson in Barbados was unveiled in Bridgetown on 22nd March 1813. It was sculpted from bronze by Sir Richard Westmacott. It is considered an excellent likeness of the British Admiral. Very soon after his victory and subsequent death at Cape Trafalgar in 1805, plans…
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Remembering V-E Day 1945
The 8th May 2025 is the 80th Anniversary of V‑E Day (Victory in Europe). V‑E Day is a pivotal moment in history marking the end of World War II in Europe in 1945 when the Allies accepted the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany. The Russians celebrate Victory Day (День Победы) on 9th May. V‑E Day signified an end to…
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Circuit O Torres Del Paine, Chile – 2025
Torres Del Paine is a 1800 Sq KM (700 Sq Miles) National Park in Southern Chile. It is approximately 51Deg South which is the same latitude as Vancouver and Cornwall. Just the other side of the equator. The winter and summer temperatures are colder than the corresponding latitude in the northern hemisphere. However the difference…
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The British West Indies in 1936
Sorting through my parents papers, post probate, my sister and I came across a school textbook that my father had kept: The British Empire by George W Southgate BA published in 1936. On the inside cover of this book it says: James H Burton form IV Harrison College 1939, and it has his address as…
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