Barbados
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- Barbados – from sugar colony to independence and republic · Saint Joseph ·
Barbados was first inhabited by Indigenous peoples who arrived from South America, including Arawak-speaking groups. By the time Europeans took a closer interest in the island, its Indigenous population had largely disa…
- Saint Thomas – The landlocked heart of Barbados · Saint Thomas ·
Saint Thomas lies in the centre of Barbados and is one of only two landlocked parishes on the island, together with Saint George to the south. Without a coastline of its own, its history has been shaped by the land: rur…
- Saint George – Gun Hill Signal Station, built in 1818 · Saint George ·
Saint George is one of only two landlocked parishes in Barbados and borders six of the other parishes. Its best-known historic landmark is the Gun Hill Signal Station, dating back to 1818. From its elevated position, it…
- Saint John – Parish church and Lodge School on the east coast · Saint John ·
The parish of Saint John lies on the eastern side of Barbados, facing the Atlantic. Its history is closely tied to two long-standing institutions: St. John's Parish Church, a focal point of community life, and The Lodge…
- Saint Philip – Parish church of 1640 and the island's farming heartland · Saint Philip ·
At the easternmost end of Barbados lies Saint Philip, the largest of the island's eleven parishes. One of its oldest landmarks is Saint Philip's Parish Church, built in 1640 as the Anglican parish church – a reminder of…
- Christ Church – The flood of 1669 and the move of the parish church · Christ Church ·
Christ Church is one of the six original parishes created in 1629 by Governor Sir William Tufton and has kept its name ever since. A dramatic moment in its history came in 1669, when a flood destroyed the main parish ch…
- Saint Michael – One of the six original parishes of 1629, home of Bridgetown · Saint Michael ·
Saint Michael was one of the six original parishes created in 1629 by Governor Sir William Tufton, in the early years of English settlement on Barbados. Its boundaries have shifted over the centuries, but the parish has…
- Saint James – Landing place of the first British settlers in 1625 · Saint James ·
Barbados' story as a British colony began here: in 1625 the first British settlers came ashore on the west coast of what is now the parish of Saint James. From these beginnings grew the settlement and plantation society…
- Saint Lucy, Barbados – The island's northernmost parish · Saint Lucy ·
Saint Lucy is the northernmost parish of Barbados and the only one of the eleven named after a female patron saint, Saint Lucy of Syracuse. Shaped almost like a peninsula, it is surrounded on three sides by the Atlantic…
- Saint Peter, Barbados – From coast to coast in the island's north · Saint Peter ·
Named after the Apostle and patron saint Peter, this parish lies in the north of Barbados and, together with Saint Lucy, is the only one to stretch from the east coast to the west coast. The historic town of Speightstow…
- Saint Andrew, Barbados – Green rolling hills of the northeast · Saint Andrew ·
Saint Andrew, one of the eleven parishes of Barbados, lies in the island's northeast and is often considered one of its most scenic corners. Its green, rolling hills set it apart from the flatter coastal areas and have …
- Saint Joseph, Barbados – The rugged hills of the Scotland District · Saint Joseph ·
On the eastern side of Barbados, Saint Joseph is best known for its dramatic landscape, which gave parts of the parish the name Scotland District – a nod to its hilly, rugged appearance, so unlike the rest of the island…
- Gardening together · Saint Thomas ·
A raised bed in the courtyard, a community garden or simply swapping cuttings and seeds: gardening connects generations. People without a garden of their own are often happy to share a bed. Do you have plants, tools or …
- Tackling winter together · Saint Thomas ·
Snow and ice are a real challenge for older or unwell neighbours. If you're clearing your own path anyway, you can often do a few metres more. Sharing a bag of grit between several houses saves effort too. Who in Saint …
- New in Saint Thomas, Barbados and don't know anyone? · Saint Thomas ·
Moving for training or university is exciting, but it can feel a bit lonely at first. Sports groups, choirs, youth clubs or volunteering are great ways to meet people quickly. And sometimes just saying hi here is enough…
- Sport that's actually fun · Saint Thomas ·
Sport doesn't have to mean pressure. Bouldering, skating, volleyball in the park or running with friends: the main thing is that you enjoy moving. Many clubs offer free taster sessions. What sport is popular in Saint Th…
- Weekend tips for Saint Thomas, Barbados · Saint Thomas ·
The weekend is coming and the question is the same as always: what shall we do? Got an idea for a day trip, a concert or simply a lovely afternoon in Saint Thomas, Barbados? Drop your tips in the comments!
- The best walk in Saint Thomas, Barbados · Saint Thomas ·
A good walk clears the head and shows your home from a new angle. Which route do you love most in Saint Thomas, Barbados, and roughly how long does it take? Share your favourite loop with us!
- Volunteering: where do you lend a hand? · Saint Thomas ·
Lots of things in town only work because people give their time for free. Where do you volunteer in Saint Thomas, Barbados, and where could more helping hands be useful? Tell us about it and inspire others to join in!
- Planning a street party – here's how · Saint George ·
A street party brings together people who otherwise just walk past each other. Check early with the council whether you need permission, share out tasks like tables, music and activities for kids, and everyone brings so…
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