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World Heritage Barbados Volume 1, Issue1

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TravelersInsights magazine exploresthe legacy of heritage and its in!uence on

people and cultures

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UNESCO’s World Heritage program has as its premise the goal of creating lasting peace. Adding a tourism component open this foundation to the world: To regions, political parties, hospitality

suppliers, travelers and the general public. In tourism we all can play a part in bridging

understanding and sharing heritage. Rejoice in what is good and learn from what is not.

Peace through understanding and sharing.

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Table of Contents

Historic Bridgetown 1-2Unique Architecture 3-6African & British Heritage 7-8 Cultural Heritage 9-10Landmarks 13-14Disctinctively Charming 15-20Back page - Contacts

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Fountain in Former Trafalgar Square, now Heroes Square

In the centre of Bridgetown, Barbados, close to the historic bridge built originally by the Amerindians, stands a statue of Lord Nelson. It predates the statue of the man in Trafalgar Square in London. The British elite living in Barbados at the time of Nelson’s defeat of the French claimed that Nelson had “preserved the West Indies from being captured by the French” and erected the statue in his honour. The statue stands as atestimony to British ceremony, to its architecture, and its old world heritage.

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Bridgetown, Barbados

The Careenage

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BHistoric Bridgetown & its Garrisona UNESCO World Heritage Site

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NHAdmiral NelsonThe Barbados statue predates the statue of Lord Horatio Nelson in London, Britain by approximately thirty years.

Garrison Historic Area

HHistoric Bridgetown and its Garrison in Barbados is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as;“an outstanding example of British colonial architecture consisting of a well-preserved old town built in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries”

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ArchitectureA unique Architecture...

Clock towerBridgetown

Victorian house in Belleville, outskirts of BridgetownParliament

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The Nelson Statue is an interesting recognition and one that sits uneasily with some Barbadians, remembering that it was the African slaves and their descendants who built the wealth of the British plantation class, and that Nelson was a hard supporter of the dreadful trade in slavery. The square where Nelson stands, once named Trafalgar Square, was renamed “Heroes Square” to commemorate the human heritage of the island and celebrate its African past as much as its British roots. The UNESCO recognition of Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison “also includes a nearby military garrison which consists of numerous historic buildings. It’s serpentine urban OD\�RXW��WHVWLÀHV�WR�D�GLIIHUHQW�DSSURDFK�WR�colonial town planning compared to the Spanish and Dutch colonial cities of the region which were built along a grid plan.”

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Bridgetown’s architecture, says the UNESCO announcement, consists “of a well-preserved old town built in the 17th, ��WK�DQG���WK�FHQWXULHV��ZKLFK�WHVWLÀHV�to the spread of Great Britain’s Atlantic colonial empire”.

St. Nicholas Abbey - Jacobean architecture Barbados Museum

Queen’s Park Theatre

Bas relief of Queen Victoria on Queen’s Park Gallery Facade

Barracks of the Defence Force

Gazebo at Queen’s Park

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ArchitectureA unique Architecture

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Mutual Building,

Bridgetown

Barracks of the Barbados Defence

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Queen’s Park

Pavilion Court

Needhams Point

The Old Spirit Bond

Barracks of the Defence Force

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H“Bridgetown participatednot only in the international trade of goods and enslaved persons but also in the transmission of ideas and cultures that characterized the developing colonialenterprise in theAtlantic World.” ... UNESCO

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HeritageAfrican & British Heritage

Barbados indeed has arich African and Britishheritage. Yet, we must not forget there are memories and traces of an even longer past with relics of the Carib and Amerindian settlements throughout the land. Much is preserved in museums by the Garrison Savannah. Some of the old buildings in the area date back 300 years.

Barbados also has two ofthe only three survivingJacobean homes. It isreplete with originalGeorgian and Pavilionarchitecture and statelyplantations. It has one ofthe oldest synagogues inthe western hemisphere.

The history of thesynagogue started with theDutch Jewish refugeesÁHHLQJ�%UD]LO�GXULQJ�WKHinquisition. Some stopped in Barbados en route toHolland. They arrived just a year after the Englishsettlement of Barbados in 1627.

Remains of a slave hut

Transporting sugar products in ‘spiders

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HPlying their wares on the waterfront

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H“By the 17th century, WKH�IRUWLÀHG�SRUW�WRZQ�was able to establish its importance in the British Atlantic trade and became an entrepôt for goods, especially sugar,and enslaved persons destined for Barbados and the rest of the Americas.” ... UNESCO

Bridgetown: Center of Atlantic Trade in 17th century

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HeritageCultural Heritage

Public worship for Jewishpeople living in Barbadoscame in 1654, three yearsbefore England allowed it.In many respects Barbadoswas ahead of the UK openmindedness.

“Bridgetown illustrates the interchange of several occupational, religious, ethnic, free and enslaved groups; a meeting of cultures, which created a hybridized Creole culture in the AnglophoneCaribbean”

Jewish synagogue - oldest in the Western hemisphere

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HA Mixed Cultural Heritage Breeds Exceptional People

The Dutch Jewish refugeesbrought with them skills andknowledge of cane andsugar production. Soon,Barbados thrived on thetrade of sugar and rum,owing much to the Dutchengineers and the Africanworkers.

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Horse racing, dressage and polo is big part of Barbados Sports Heritage

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The real heritage of Barbados, is its people; the ordinary and extraordinary men and women who made it what it is today. The island became independentin 1966 under the leadership of The Rt. Hon. Errol Barrow, who amongst his many achievements, brought free education for all levels; a victory against segregationin education.

Rt. Hon. Errol Barrow Sir Grantley Adams

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Before Errol Barrow there were men like Samuel Jackman Prescod (1806-1871). Renowned politician, humanitarianand journalist, he was elected in 1843 DV�WKH�ÀUVW�QRQ�ZKLWH�to sit in the House of Assembly.

“Bussa” Leader of the slave revolt

A Fine Lineage of Leadership & Inspiration...

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HeritageLandmarks

The Barbados MuseumThe Museum is housed in the former British Military Prison, which was built in 1817.

Mutual BuildingThis building dates from 1895. Featuresinclude classic Victorianarchitecture, large domes and an impressive ornate cast iron veranda.

Landmarks include:

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George Washington HouseAn excellent example ofGeorgian architecture.George Washington stayed here in 1751; ...Barbados was the only place he visited outside of America.

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St. Ann’s Fort

The Main Guard, Garrison

Military Cemetary

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HHistoric Bridgetown and its Garrison area stretch from the old town hall in the North West to St. Ann’s Fort in the South.

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With a lineage of wiseleadership and an educated,articulate workforce,Barbados has not lost itsnatural touch and you will ÀQG�WKH�SHRSOH�KDSS\��IULHQGO\�and charming.

On one hand the island iselegant and sophisticatedwith some of the bestrestaurants and some of the most distinctive hotels in the world.

On the other hand it isaccessible with affordableguest houses and B&Bs,and charming people.Barbados is distinctivelycharming, colourful and fun.

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local charm

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Distinctively Charming

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charmingThings To Do While on a Heritage Holiday in BarbadosTake time also to enjoy a leisurely cruise along the west coast to snorkel over the reefs and swim with the turtles. The sightseeing is excellent, rent a car and they will plan a route for you based on your interests. Some of the most popular activities are: The Atlantis Submarine, Harrison’s Cave and Island Safari. Dining is excellent; The Cliff, Champers, Tapas and the )LVK�SRW�DUH�IDYRXULWHV�LQ�WKH�PRUH�XSPDUNHW�VSRWV��2LVWLQV�ÀVK�IU\��6KDNHUV�DQG�-XVW�*ULOOLQҋ�DUH�JUHDW�YDOXH��<RX�ZLOO�QRW�ÀQG�0F'RQDOGV�KHUH��&KHIHWWH�LV�WKH�LVODQGV�DOWHUQDWLYH�IRU�GLQHU�IRRG�VHUYLFH�DQG�VW\OH��<RX�ZLOO�ÀQG�VRPH�hidden gems in street food like Mr. Delicious bus at Miami beach and the &X]ҋV�IRRG�VKDFN�DW�3HEEOHV�EHDFK�

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We don’t know if this photo is technically correct. It seems to show two turtles kissing. Can that be true?

Kissing Turtles

The turtles are having a ball and seem to love all the attention and the frolic with swimmers on this catamaran sail and party cruise.

So here are the facts that we know on turtles romance. Female turtles mate every two to four years. Males can mate every year. So you have to wait up to 4 years for a mate as a female, but we suppose kissing can be anytime!

The “Lost Years”After hatching and instinctively crawling into the sea, the juvenile

WXUWOHV�VSHQG�XS�WR�ÀYH�\HDUV�LQ�WKH�open ocean. They are rarely seen as they live for several years in the deep, pelagic waters. Imagine these tiny little creatures fending all for them-selves in the ocean way off the shore. How brave they must be. They get carried on tides and often end up in the gulf stream, hitching a ride on the ´ÁRDWLQJ�QXUVHU\µ�RI�WKH�6DUJDVVR�VHD��$�F\FOH�RI��ÁRDWLQJ�6DUJDVVXP�seaweed that circulates clockwise around the north atlantic, providing a refuge for small turtles. At this stage the turtles are carnivorous, feeeding RQ�WKH�ELWH�VL]HG��ÁRDWLQJ�SUH\��Scientist refer to this stage as the “The Lost Years” as little is known.

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Mature Adult Turtles 25 Years & OverMature turtles spend most of their time in shallow, coastal waters with lush sea grass beds. Adults frequent inshore bays, lagoons and shoals with lush seagrass meadows. Entire gen-erations often migrate between one pair of feeding and nesting areas.

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Amongst his many talents, David is an artisan who you will see at Accra beach. He sells beaded bracelets and costume jewelry which he and local artisans make. He is married to Darla Trotman, an extraordinary artist, who paints with such realism that you have to study to see that it is not a picture. But when you look closely you will see her distinctive touch.

I did not know all this when I approached David at Accra and asked if I could video him for our website. Within a few moments it was clear that I was talking to a different sort of beach vendor. He was reading Og, “How to be a better salesman”. I had recently read a book by Og, about an angel, and liked it. We talked of the philosophy behind his writing. “You know, sometimes we just don’t know how good things are, we just keep going, then one day you look DURXQG�DQG�DUH�DPD]HG�E\�KRZ�PXFK�you have”. David said. I thought he was talking of his table of beads and the mag-QLÀFHQW�EHDFK��,Q�IDFW�KH�ZDV��EXW�DOso of his restaurant and guest house and so much else. So why do you do this I asked? “I like it”, he told me, “I like being with people, I love this beach and I meet all sort of good people here”. David watched a young girl walk past and caught her eye. “Hey”, he says, “don’t rush off Miss, come here, this man got a movie camera. Come, come, I will make you a movie star”. Before I could say camera action, he had us organised, the girl slightly bewildered and unsure while I videotaped. Davids light touch put her at ease and soon she was laughing with

him. “No way”, she says, “You cant build a star without props. You need action. Where are the coconut and the diamonds?” “Done” says David, “I see you are already got the attitude of a star. OK madam. Coconut man come cut a coconut for the star. Here let me put the royal beads pun you. Yes that’s better, Perhaps we should dance. Bring on the band, hear that music, you like it?, She smiled at his sense of fun, for there was no music and the coconut man was a long way off, but the beads he gave her were real. “Yes that smile is going to knock them dead, yes, already a star, with attitude”. We laughed easily at his charm. “Very good”, he says, “rehearsals tomorrow. Then the Oscar”.

David is the star. I no longer marvel at his success. I will look at every beach vendor and wonder at the entrepreneurial spirit behind that simple act. And wonder too how un-simple it is for people of little means to make a living this way, it takes talent, drive and character to do this work well.

© Ian R Clayton

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PHOTOGRAPHY Kristine Dear © 2012Axses © 2012

AUTHORIan R. Clayton © 2012