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- Grenada – from Kalinago land to the independent Isle of Spice · Saint George ·
Long before Europeans arrived, Grenada was inhabited by Arawak-speaking peoples and later by the Kalinago, also known as Caribs. Christopher Columbus sighted the island in 1498, but its inhabitants resisted early attemp…
- Saint Mark – Grenada's smallest parish on the western coast · Saint Mark ·
Saint Mark lies on the west coast of Grenada and is the island's smallest parish, both in area and in population. That modest size has shaped its character: a compact stretch of coast and hillside where almost everyone …
- Carriacou and Petite Martinique – Judith Philip and the colonial era · Carriacou und Petite Martinique ·
During the turbulent 18th century, when the islands changed hands between France and Britain, most of the land on Carriacou and all of the property on Petite Martinique belonged to a remarkable figure: Judith Philip, a …
- Saint John Parish, Grenada – headquarters of the Fédon rebellion 1795 · Saint John ·
In 1795 the parish was the scene of the battle of Belvedere estate and served as the headquarters of the Fédon rebellion, one of the most significant uprisings in Grenada’s history. Later events shaped the town of Gouy…
- Saint Patrick Parish, Grenada – arrival of the Maidstone in 1867 · Saint Patrick ·
In 1867 the sailing ship Maidstone brought 289 people from Calcutta to Irvin’s Bay to work on Grenada’s estates, which faced a labour shortage. Their arrival added an important Indian thread to the parish’s heritage. I…
- Saint Andrew Parish, Grenada – Grenville, once known as La Baye · Saint Andrew ·
Saint Andrew’s is the largest parish in Grenada, and its main town, Grenville, is the island’s second-largest town after St. George’s. Grenville was once known by its French name, La Baye – a reminder that Grenada was s…
- Saint David Parish, Grenada – birthplace of the New Jewel Movement · Saint David ·
Saint David’s was home to the New Jewel Movement, founded by local activists who wanted a grassroots movement to organise and educate Grenadians and published the weekly newspaper The New Jewel. The movement culminated …
- Saint George Parish, Grenada – home of the island’s capital · Saint George ·
Saint George’s defining feature is its capital: St. George’s, the capital of Grenada, lies in this parish on the island’s south-western end. Its horseshoe-shaped harbour, lined with pastel warehouses and red-tiled roofs…
- Carriacou and Petite Martinique: Colonial history · Carriacou und Petite Martinique ·
On 27 September 1650, Jacques du Parquet bought Grenada from the Compagnie des Iles de l'Amerique, which was dissolved, for the equivalent of £1160. In 1657, Jacques du Parquet sold Grenada to Jean de Faudoas, Comte de …
- Carriacou and Petite Martinique · Carriacou und Petite Martinique ·
Carriacou and Petite Martinique, also known as the Southern Grenadines, is a dependency (part) of Grenada, lying north of Grenada island and south of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in the Lesser Antilles. Carriacou Is…
- Saint John Parish, Grenada: History · Saint John ·
The parish was the scene of the battle of Belvedere estate in 1795, and was the headquarters of the Fédon rebellion. In 1889, an iron bridge was built on a new boulder bank between Gouyave and the neighbourhood of Flori…
- Saint John Parish, Grenada · Saint John ·
Saint John is one of the parishes of Grenada. Its capital is Gouyave. Fishing is the main industry. Gouyave is also home to Grenada's biggest nutmeg factory and also the Dougladston Estate, an old spice plantation. The …
- Saint Patrick Parish, Grenada: History · Saint Patrick ·
In the 18th and 19th Centuries, Irvin's Bay was a working harbour for shipping sugar and other produce. Goods were grown in nearby estates and the Bay House and were sent to England and France. In 1867, the Maidstone sa…
- Saint Andrew Parish, Grenada · Saint Andrew ·
Saint Andrew's is the largest parish in Grenada. The main town is Grenville, which is also Grenada's second largest town after St George's. Grenville is also known as La Baye (its former French name).
- Saint David Parish, Grenada: History · Saint David ·
The town of Megrin was established at St David's Point in 1609 and destroyed during the 1795–96 Fedon conflict and the town never rebuilt. In the 1721 the Catholic parish of Megrin was reopened by the French, but it was…
- Saint David Parish, Grenada · Saint David ·
Saint David's Parish is the fourth-largest of the parishes of Grenada in the island's southeast. The parish's main town (largest village) is St. David's, located between La Tante and Westerhall. Because St David's is so…
- Saint George Parish, Grenada · Saint George ·
Saint George is one of the parishes of Grenada, located on the south-western end of the island. The capital of Grenada, St. George's, is located in this parish. Its horseshoe-shaped harbour is surrounded by the pastel …
- Gardening together · Carriacou und Petite Martinique ·
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 · Carriacou und Petite Martinique ·
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 Carria…
- New in Carriacou and Petite Martinique and don't know anyone? · Carriacou und Petite Martinique ·
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…
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