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Tag Archives: Hillsborough
Bishop’s College
Bishop’s College Early History The founding of Bishop’s College in 1964 was a defining moment in the history of Carriacou. For the first time Carriacouan students had access to secondary education on the island. Previously, only privileged students were able … Continue reading
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Tagged 1964, 1968, Bernard Bullen, Bishop's College, Carriacou, Dr Laurel Stanislaus, Francis Dickson, Franklyn (Paddy) Roberts, Goot Alleyne, Hillsborough, John Cox, John Scott, Lorna Cayenne, Mr Alleyne, Nutmeg, Paddy Roberts, Percy Cox, Presentation Evening, Rev. L.A.Todd, Rev. Whappler, Uthan Noel, VSO
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New Year Celebrations
New Year Celebrations If I thought Christmas had been a hectic round of feting and celebrations it hardly prepared me for the New Year festivities. With Christmas hardly over we were thrown into a headlong flight towards Old Year’s Night … Continue reading
Posted in New Year Celebrations
Tagged 1968, Archie A, Bishop's College, Carriacou, Father Fitton, Hillsborough, Jack Iron, Mr Alleyne, Paddy Roberts, Petit Martinique, PM, Sunblisters, Union
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Archie 'A'
Archie ‘A’ George and I had been talking for some weeks about buying a small dinghy. It seemed to make more sense than trying to buy a car; something we could never have afforded anyway. Paddy had news of a … Continue reading
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Tagged 1968, Archie A, Bishop's College, Bogles, Carriacou, Franklyn (Paddy) Roberts, Gun Point, Hillsborough, Jack Iron, Petit Martinique, Windward
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Big Drum in Carriacou.
Big Drum in Carriacou Many well researched articles and books have been written about the origins and culture of ‘Big Drum’ in Carriacou. For detailed information I suggest ‘Big Drum Ritual in Carriacou’ by Lorna McDaniel and ‘African Themes in … Continue reading