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Historical Video: Boxing In Bermuda In 1954
[Written by Stephen Wright] Rare footage has surfaced of a top-level heavyweight fight in Bermuda between Nino Valdes and Jimmy Walls almost 70 years ago. Cuban Valdes, one of the leading heavyweights of his era, faced American journeyman Walls on December 11, 1954, in front of 2,500 spectators at the King’s Stadium in Hamilton in a bout described... Read more of this article
Historical Video: Bermuda Gombeys In 1934
As the island prepares to celebrate Bermuda Day tomorrow, this rare footage from almost 100 years ago offers a unique glimpse into the enduring spirit of the Gombeys, who have long served as the heartbeat of Bermuda’s artistic and cultural connections. The black-and-white video — filmed in 1934 – shows a look at a bygone era and provides... Read more of this article
Historical Video: King Charles III Visits In 1970
In advance of the coronation of King Charles III, which will be held on Saturday [May 6], take a look back at the then Prince Charles arriving in Bermuda for a visit in 1970. The King’s Coronation will see events take place in Bermuda over three days, culminating in a public holiday on May 8, while the official procession in London on May 6 will... Read more of this article
Historical Video: The City Of Hamilton In 1951
Step back in time and take a look at the streets of Hamilton in 1951 with the video below. The video offers a quick glimpse at the city as it appeared over 70 years ago, with horses and carriages, pedestrians riding bicycles and walking on the streets, marine vessels along the waterfront, storefronts, and more. Related Stories Historical Video:... Read more of this article
Historical Video: Sailing In Bermuda In 1955
[Written by Stephen Wright] The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club hosted the first-ever International Championship Regatta outside the United States in 1955. Footage from the contest, held in August, shows the L-Sixteen racing yachts competing in the tenth annual championship involving several skippers from the US and two from the RBYC. The short clip shows... Read more of this article
Video: Gina Swainson In Miss Universe 1979
While best known for winning the Miss World Pageant in 1979, Gina Swainson also placed as first runner up in the 1979 Miss Universe Pageant, which was held 43 years ago today [July 19] in Perth, Australia. The two pageants are organised by two separate entities and it is quite rare for someone to place so high in both events, making Ms. Swainson’s... Read more of this article
Historical Video: Emperor Selassie In Bermuda
The historical video below of the second visit of Emperor Haile Selassie I to Bermuda highlights his arrival on the island. The video description says, “Emperor Haile Selassie I lands at the Bermuda airport and is met by the Governor and other Government officials.” Video courtesy of the Bermuda Archives/National Library: Related Stories History:... Read more of this article
History: Ship Fire That Threatened Hamilton
A ship named after Bermuda proved to be one of the unluckiest vessels ever to put to sea. Purpose built for the New York-Bermuda run by the Furness-Withy Line at the dawn of the island’s modern tourism era, MV Bermuda arrived in Hamilton Harbour on her maiden voyage in January, 1928. A floating showcase of style and speed, the Bermuda was a masterwork... Read more of this article
Video: Vintage 1976 Bermuda Go-Kart Action
Bermuda Karting Club 2019/20 racing recently got underway at the East End’s Southside Raceway. And the start of a new season prompted one former club member to roll back history’s odometer and revisit scenes of Bermuda go-karting action from more than four decades ago. Karting 1967 “I was going through my archives and found this gem... Read more of this article
Historical Video: Duke & Duchess In Bermuda
Newsreel footage of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor in Bermuda while en route to the Bahamas during World War Two shows the couple arriving on the island aboard the liner Excalibur and fielding questions from the international press at Government House. Four years after he had renounced his throne for “the woman I love”, the Duke arrived in Bermuda... Read more of this article
Video: Roy Talbot’s Famed “Bermudavarius”
It was to plucked string instruments what the bumble bee is to flight. It shouldn’t have worked, but it did. Beautifully. The Talbot Brothers. Archie, Austin, Ross, Bryan and Roy along with their cousin Cromwell [Mandy] Mandres, entertained locals and visitors for decades. Talbot Brothers [1959] Their smooth blend of calypso and swing helped... Read more of this article
Video: Vintage 1976 Bermuda Promotional Film
A vintage travel film turns back the clock to the “Unspoiled, unhurried, uncommon” Bermuda of 1970s Department of Tourism marketing campaigns. This recently uploaded 1976 Tourism Department video includes scenes of the Queen’s 1975 visit to the island, Wimbledon men’s champion Jimmy Connors playing in a Southampton Princess... Read more of this article
