Historical Video: Hamilton In The 1960s

This video gives us a look at Hamilton as it existed in the 1960s from a cruise liner tourist’s point of view, courtesy of the Huntley Film Archives Bermuda.

The video’s narrator said, “Hamilton is the first stop for cruise passengers. The liners dock right at Front Street, where fabulous shops offer luxury goods at bargain prices.

“World War II saw the horse eat himself out of a job. Imported hay and grain became prohibitive in cost, so, reluctantly, automobiles were allowed on the island, but they are confined to 14 horse power and maximum speeds of 20 miles per hour in the country, and 15 in the city – there’s no place for hot rods here!”

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