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“...Indies, is open to visitors on
introduction by a member.
The Public Buildings, which form an imposing Principal
group in Trafalgar Square, at the east end 0fsigllts-
Bridgetown, are substantially built of coral rock Bwldfngs.
hewn locally. They were erected in 1874. In
the eastern wing are shown the Council and
Assembly rooms. The latter has stained-glass
windows, containing portraits of the sovereigns of
England from James I.—during whose reign
Barbados was first settled (see above)—to Vic-
toria. In the western wing are the Post Office
and the Treasury departments. Trafalgar Square, Trafalgar
which was formerly called the “ Green,” contains Square-
the first statue erected to the memory of Lord -
Nelson. News of the hero’s victory and death
reached Barbados on December 20, 1805; there
was a brilliant illumination on December 23rd
to celebrate the victory, while on January 5 th a
funeral sermon was preached at St. Michael’s
Church on the death of the hero. Subscriptions
were invited towards...”
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