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Uniform Title
The Bryant Slides Collection
Photo Description
In 1814, Manchester became Jamaica’s newest parish and was named after the Duke of Manchester who was then serving as the Governor of the island. The capital was named Mandeville, after his son. In the background on the left is "S. F. Lyn & Son Ltd. Bargain House" and in the center is the Mandeville Market. Automobiles are parked in the distance. Mandeville Square includes a lawn decorated with palm trees with painted trunks. Walking through the square is a Manchester High School girl dressed in her school uniform, which includes a green dress and a white shirt. Slide labeled Square Mandeville.
Keywords
Automobiles; Jamaica; Mandeville (Jamaica); Social life and customs; Stores, Retail
Subject
Mandeville (Jamaica) -- Social life and customs; Stores, Retail -- Jamaica -- Mandeville -- 1950-1960; Automobiles -- Jamaica -- Mandeville -- 1950-1960
Format
image/jpeg
Size Original
35 mm
Identifier
DP0003467
Identifier (Genre)
Transparencies
Rights
All rights to images are held by the respective holding institution. This image is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce images and/or for copyright information contact Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, (407) 823-2576
Recommended Citation
"View the town from Mandeville Square" (1959). British West Indies Jamaica Slides. 95.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/bwi-slides-jamaica/95
Keywords
Automobiles; Jamaica; Mandeville (Jamaica); Social life and customs; Stores, Retail