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Explore Bermuda’s World Heritage Forts Tour
The ‘Defenders Of Bermuda: World Heritage Forts Tour’ will take place on Kings Square in St. George’s on Wednesday and Saturday from 1.30pm to 3.30pm, offering people the opportunity to learn about the island’s people, stories and fortifications. The promotional flyer said, “The tours promise to allow you to imagine yourself... Read more of this article
Minister Proposes Two New Historic Listings
After “extensive consultation “with the Historic Buildings Advisory Committee, Minister of Home Affairs Michael Fahy has proposed that Somerset Bridge be designated a Historic Monument Listed Building, and that Southlands Cottage in Warwick be designated a ‘Grade 2’ or Listed Building. According to the Minister, such structures are... Read more of this article
Historical Video: Bermuda In The 1960s
A promotional film about Bermuda and what it has to offer tourists shot during the 1960s sums up a glowing review of the island and its attractions, calling it a “heavenly haven” that offers visitors “serenity.” The video’s narrator says, “Set down like the a multicoloured jewel on the bosom of the azure Atlantic,... Read more of this article
Warwick Academy Marks Remembrance Day
This morning [Nov 10] Warwick Academy held a special 100 year anniversary Remembrance Day ceremony held outside the main school and wreaths were laid under the stone memorial to the Warwick Academy students who lost their lives and served in the World War 1. The Governor spoke to the students and laid a wreath along with Walter and Bruce Sharpe whose... Read more of this article
Catholic Church To Honour Gladys Morrell
The Peace and Social Justice Committee of the Roman Catholic Church of Bermuda is hosting its 5th Peace and Social Justice Award ceremony, on Friday, November 14, 2014, at St. Theresa’s Church hall. This year’s awardee [posthumously] is Gladys Missick Morrell, leader and heroine of the suffragette movement known as the Bermuda Women’s Suffrage... Read more of this article
Chamber Choir To Host “We Will Remember”
The Bermuda Chamber Choir asks all Bermuda residents to search their photo albums for WWI photos of their ancestors in military dress and to share them with the Choir for their upcoming concert marking the 100th Anniversary of the First World War. A spokesperson said, “Photo contributors are asked to have their photos in by November 5th 2014.... Read more of this article
Looking At The Tale Of The “Isle Of Devils”
[Written by Juanae Baker] Imagine a cool windy night with the moon as your only source of light. The ebb and flow of the waves rock you back and forth, up and down. In the darkness you hear only the echoes of animals unknown. Strange creatures fly about in packs, seemingly to devour you. In the blackness of night you strain to see what lay before you.... Read more of this article
Photos: 1600s Replica Bermuda Home Survives
The replica house built in the same style as the settlers did in the 1600s — complete with a palmetto thatch roof — came through Hurricane Gonzalo without any visible damage. It is located on the Carter House grounds in St. David’s, and the Carter House website describes the house as being built using the techniques and tools of 1612... Read more of this article
Tucker’s Town Cemetery, Historic Monument
Following public consultation, Minister for Home Affairs Michael Fahy has now listed the Tucker’s Town cemetery, east of 40 Stables Lane, St. Georges, as a Grade HM [Historic Monument]. A Historic Monument is a type of listed building. A spokesperson said, “Listed buildings are considered to be of special architectural or historic interest under... Read more of this article
Aviation Pioneer Geraldine Mock Dies At 88
Geraldine “Jerrie” Mock — the first woman to fly solo around the world — has died at the age of 88, some 50 years after her history making journey, which included a stop in Bermuda. Mrs. Mock flew a single engine Cessna 180 christened the Spirit of Columbus, which was affectionately dubbed “Charlie,” and jointly owned... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: World War I Memorial Service
A service to commemorate the onset of the First World War was held at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity in Hamilton this Sunday [Sept 28], with a host of dignitaries in attendance. Speaking before the service, Governor George Fergusson noted the 100th Anniversary of the death of the first Bermudian to be killed in the First World War, and said... Read more of this article
Photos & Videos: Hubert Smith, The Play
A play celebrating the life of legendary Bermudian musician Hubert Smith — best known for being the composer and singer of Bermuda is Another World – is presently running at the Fourways Inn, where it is set to continue until October 5th. “Hubert Smith: The Play” was spearheaded by Dale Butler, and the performers include Cleveland “Outta-Sight”... Read more of this article
