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  1. barbados.org

    Bridgetown is steeped in rich history, evidenced in some of the centuries old British colonial architecture which remains today. This well-preserved city built in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, was originally named "Indian Bridge" for the rude bridge which had been constructed over the river (now known as the Careenage) by the Amerinidians. ...
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  3. worldatlas.com

    History of Colonial Bridgetown . Bridgetown is the capital of Barbados, a Caribbean island nation. When British settlers began arriving here in 1628, the area was no longer inhabited by indigenous populations. The new settlers found an old bridge crossing the swamp, evidence left behind by previous inhabitants. Residents designed the city based ...
  4. world-guides.com

    In fact, Bridgetown endured at least a dozen fires over the next 250 years. Thriving Port and City Status During its 17th-century history, the city's port rivalled London, because of the thriving Barbados slave trade and sugar production. Today, Bridgetown's port remains one of the Caribbean's biggest and busiest.
  5. totallybarbados.com

    UNESCO describes Bridgetown and its Garrison as follows: 'Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison (Barbados), an outstanding example of British colonial architecture consisting of a well-preserved old town built in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, which testifies to the spread of Great Britain's Atlantic colonial empire.
  6. newworldencyclopedia.org

    Bridgetown is the capital and largest city of Barbados.Established by the British in 1628, a major portion of the slave trade from Africa to the English New World passed through Bridgetown by 1712. Today, the culture of Bridgetown is a blend of British and West African influences. Religion plays an important role, and observances of the various faiths and denominations are commonly shared ...
  7. worldheritagesites.net

    Bridgetown and the surrounding Garrison area became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011. According to UNESCO, this area played a pivotal role in development of the British colonies in the Caribbean and is full of the rich history and architecture that covers the 17th, 18th and 19th periods. Unlike other Caribbean colonies, Bridgetown's urban ...
  8. britannica.com

    Jan 1, 2025Bridgetown, capital and port of the island-state of Barbados, in the West Indies, southeastern Caribbean Sea. It is on the southwestern end of the island, on the wide curve of Carlisle Bay. A built-up coastal strip stretches for several miles on each side of the town. The town, which was founded in
    Author:The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  9. visitbarbados.org

    The History of Bridgetown and its Garrison. Before the English Settlers arrived in Barbados, an indigenous people inhabited parts of the island, the Bridgetown area being one of them. The current UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bridgetown, was swamp-like, with a river dividing it. Upon arriving on the island, the English settlers discovered a ...
  10. Aug 7, 2024Visitors to Historic Bridgetown can explore the town's rich history through guided tours, which cover significant landmarks such as St. Ann's Fort, the Main Guard House, and the Garrison Savannah. The historic streets of Bridgetown, with their blend of commercial and residential buildings, offer a glimpse into the daily life of the colonial period.

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    Bridgetown

    Capital of Barbados
    barbados.org/btown.htm

    Bridgetown is the capital and largest city of Barbados. Formerly The Town of Saint Michael, the Greater Bridgetown area is located within the parish of Saint Michael. Bridgetown is sometimes locally referred to as "The City", but the most common reference is simply "Town". As of 2014, its metropolitan population stands at roughly 110,000. The Bridgetown port, found along Carlisle Bay lies on the southwestern coast of the island. Parts of the Greater Bridgetown area, sit close to the borders of the neighbouring parishes Christ Church and St. James. The Grantley Adams International Airport for Barbados, is located 16 kilometres southeast of Bridgetown city centre. It is the largest and only airport on the island. It has daily flights to major cities in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada and the Caribbean. There is no longer a local municipal government, but it is a constituency of the national Parliament. Wikipedia

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