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British West Indies Collection (#3)

"Exploring the Vibrant British West Indies: A Glimpse into its Rich History and Natural Wonders" Step back in time with a vintage Trinidad & Tobago map from the 1940s

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Linen Market, Dominica - A Market Scene, ca. 1780. Creator: Agostino Brunias

Linen Market, Dominica - A Market Scene, ca. 1780. Creator: Agostino Brunias
Linen Market, Dominica - A Market Scene, ca.1780

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: A Linen Market with a Linen-stall and Vegetable Seller in the West Indies, ca. 1780

A Linen Market with a Linen-stall and Vegetable Seller in the West Indies, ca. 1780

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Market Day, Roseau, Dominica, ca. 1780. Creator: Agostino Brunias

Market Day, Roseau, Dominica, ca. 1780. Creator: Agostino Brunias
Market Day, Roseau, Dominica, ca.1780

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: A Leeward Islands Carib family outside a Hut, ca. 1780. Creator: Agostino Brunias

A Leeward Islands Carib family outside a Hut, ca. 1780. Creator: Agostino Brunias
A Leeward Islands Carib family outside a Hut, ca. 1780

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Servants Washing a Deer, ca. 1775. Creator: Agostino Brunias

Servants Washing a Deer, ca. 1775. Creator: Agostino Brunias
Servants Washing a Deer, ca. 1775

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: A Mother with her Son and a Pony, ca. 1775. Creator: Agostino Brunias

A Mother with her Son and a Pony, ca. 1775. Creator: Agostino Brunias
A Mother with her Son and a Pony, ca. 1775

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Free West Indian Dominicans; Free Natives of Dominica, ca. 1770. Creator: Agostino Brunias

Free West Indian Dominicans; Free Natives of Dominica, ca. 1770. Creator: Agostino Brunias
Free West Indian Dominicans; Free Natives of Dominica, ca. 1770

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: A West Indian Flower Girl and Two other Free Women of Color, ca. 1769

A West Indian Flower Girl and Two other Free Women of Color, ca. 1769

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: The Eccentric Growth of Cocoa Pods, Dominica, British West Indies, c1930s. Creator: Unknown

The Eccentric Growth of Cocoa Pods, Dominica, British West Indies, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
The Eccentric Growth of Cocoa Pods, Dominica, B.W.I. c1930s. Dominica was once a major producer of cocoa beans, trees grew abundantly in the tropical climate and cocoa was a huge industry

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Cocoa Fresh from the Pods, Dominica, B. W. I. 1893. Creator: Keystone View Company

Cocoa Fresh from the Pods, Dominica, B. W. I. 1893. Creator: Keystone View Company
Cocoa Fresh from the Pods, Dominica, B.W.I. 1893. Cocoa harvest in Dominica, formerly a part of the British West Indies. Stereocard by Keystone View Company

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Y. De Lima & Co. Ltd. Trinidads Premier Travellers, Port of Spain, Trinidad, B

Y. De Lima & Co. Ltd. Trinidads Premier Travellers, Port of Spain, Trinidad, B
Y. De Lima & Co. Ltd. Trinidads Premier Jewellers, Port of Spain, Trinidad, B.W.I. c1940s. From " Trinidad - British West Indies, Land of the Humming Bird". [Tichnor Quality Views, Boston]

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Red House, Port of Spain, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. Creator: Unknown

Red House, Port of Spain, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. Creator: Unknown
Red House, Port of Spain, Trinidad, B.W.I. c1940s. From " Trinidad - British West Indies, Land of the Humming Bird". [Tichnor Quality Views, Boston]

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Coconut Vendor, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. Creator: Unknown

Coconut Vendor, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. Creator: Unknown
Coconut Vendor, Trinidad, B.W.I. c1940s. From " Trinidad - British West Indies, Land of the Humming Bird". [Tichnor Quality Views, Boston]

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Governors Residence, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. Creator: Unknown

Governors Residence, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. Creator: Unknown
Governors Residence, Trinidad, B.W.I. c1940s. From " Trinidad - British West Indies, Land of the Humming Bird". [Tichnor Quality Views, Boston]

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Queens Royal College, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. Creator: Unknown

Queens Royal College, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. Creator: Unknown
Queens Royal College, Trinidad, B.W.I. c1940s. From " Trinidad - British West Indies, Land of the Humming Bird". [Tichnor Quality Views, Boston]

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Frederick Street, Port of Spain, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. Creator: Unknown

Frederick Street, Port of Spain, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. Creator: Unknown
Frederick Street, Port of Spain, Trinidad, B.W.I. c1940s. From " Trinidad - British West Indies, Land of the Humming Bird". [Tichnor Quality Views, Boston]

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: North Coast, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. Creator: Unknown

North Coast, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. Creator: Unknown
North Coast, Trinidad, B.W.I. c1940s. From " Trinidad - British West Indies, Land of the Humming Bird". [Tichnor Quality Views, Boston]

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Trinidad - British West Indies cover, c1940s. Creator: Unknown

Trinidad - British West Indies cover, c1940s. Creator: Unknown
Trinidad - British West Indies cover, c1940s. From " Trinidad - British West Indies, Land of the Humming Bird". [Tichnor Quality Views, Boston]

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: East Indian Huts, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. Creator: Unknown

East Indian Huts, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. Creator: Unknown
East Indian Huts, Trinidad, B.W.I. c1940s. From " Trinidad - British West Indies, Land of the Humming Bird". [Tichnor Quality Views, Boston]

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Watermelons For Sale, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. Creator: Unknown

Watermelons For Sale, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. Creator: Unknown
Watermelons For Sale, Trinidad, B.W.I. c1940s. From " Trinidad - British West Indies, Land of the Humming Bird". [Tichnor Quality Views, Boston]

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Rock Garden, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. Creator: Unknown

Rock Garden, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. Creator: Unknown
Rock Garden, Trinidad, B.W.I. c1940s. From " Trinidad - British West Indies, Land of the Humming Bird". [Tichnor Quality Views, Boston]

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Indian Priest, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. Creator: Unknown

Indian Priest, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. Creator: Unknown
Indian Priest, Trinidad, B.W.I. c1940s. From " Trinidad - British West Indies, Land of the Humming Bird". [Tichnor Quality Views, Boston]

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Spreading Samoan Tree, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. Creator: Unknown

Spreading Samoan Tree, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. Creator: Unknown
Spreading Samoan Tree, Trinidad, B.W.I. c1940s. From " Trinidad - British West Indies, Land of the Humming Bird". [Tichnor Quality Views, Boston]

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Queens Park Hotel, Port of Spain, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. c1940s. Creator: Unknown

Queens Park Hotel, Port of Spain, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. c1940s. Creator: Unknown
Queens Park Hotel, Port of Spain, Trinidad, B.W.I. c1940s. From " Trinidad - British West Indies, Land of the Humming Bird". [Tichnor Quality Views, Boston]

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Columbus Anchor, Victoria Institute, Port of Spain, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. Creator: Unknown

Columbus Anchor, Victoria Institute, Port of Spain, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. Creator: Unknown
Columbus Anchor, Victoria Institute, Port of Spain, Trinidad, B.W.I. c1940s. From " Trinidad - British West Indies, Land of the Humming Bird". [Tichnor Quality Views, Boston]

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Trinidad Country Club, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. Creator: Unknown

Trinidad Country Club, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. Creator: Unknown
Trinidad Country Club, Trinidad, B.W.I. c1940s. From " Trinidad - British West Indies, Land of the Humming Bird". [Tichnor Quality Views, Boston]

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Carnival, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. Creator: Unknown

Carnival, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1940s. Creator: Unknown
Carnival, Trinidad, B.W.I. c1940s. From " Trinidad - British West Indies, Land of the Humming Bird". [Tichnor Quality Views, Boston]

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: East Indian Girl, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1952. Creator: Unknown

East Indian Girl, Trinidad, B. W. I. c1952. Creator: Unknown
East Indian Girl, Trinidad, B.W.I. (British West Indies), c1952. Young Indo-Trinidadian woman wearing jewellery. Indo-Trinidadians

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Christianburg, Demerara River, British Guiana, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown

Christianburg, Demerara River, British Guiana, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Christianburg, Demerara River, British Guiana, early 20th century. Scene in the former colony of British Guiana, part of the British West Indies on the northern coast of South America

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Clarence House and Dockyard, English Harbour. Antigua, B. W. I. early 20th century

Clarence House and Dockyard, English Harbour. Antigua, B. W. I. early 20th century
Clarence House and Dockyard, English Harbour. Antigua, B.W.I. (British West Indies), early 20th century. View of the harbour on Antigua

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Drying Cacao, Trinidad, B. W. I. early 20th century. Creator: Unknown

Drying Cacao, Trinidad, B. W. I. early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Drying Cacao, Trinidad, B.W.I. (British West Indies), early 20th century. Cacao, or cocoa, has contributed to the socio-economic development of Trinidad and Tobago for over 200 years

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Gathering Cocoa, Trinidad, B. W. I. early 20th century. Creator: Unknown

Gathering Cocoa, Trinidad, B. W. I. early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Gathering Cocoa, Trinidad, B.W.I. (British West Indies), early 20th century. Workers with a pile of cocoa beans on a plantation during the colonial period

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Trinidad, Government Headquarters. (The Red House), early 20th century. Creator: Unknown

Trinidad, Government Headquarters. (The Red House), early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Trinidad, Government Headquarters. (The Red House), early 20th century. View of colonial administrative buildings in Port of Spain, in what is now Trinidad and Tobago. [Davidson & Todd, Ltd.]

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: A split level view of shallow water and clouds in summer, Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman

A split level view of shallow water and clouds in summer, Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Caribbean Sea

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Yellow goatfish (Mulloidichthys martinicus) swimming above the reef, West End, Grand Cayman

Yellow goatfish (Mulloidichthys martinicus) swimming above the reef, West End, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, British West Indies, Caribbean Sea

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: British West Indies, Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman, tropical yellow flower

British West Indies, Cayman Islands, Grand Cayman, tropical yellow flower

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: THE NEW RAILWAY AT BARBADOES, BRITISH WEST INDIES: 1. The Terminus at Bridgetown; 2

THE NEW RAILWAY AT BARBADOES, BRITISH WEST INDIES: 1. The Terminus at Bridgetown; 2. Arrival of the First Train at Carringtons Point

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: CAYMAN ISLANDS - GRAND CAYMAN - Rum Point: Signpost

CAYMAN ISLANDS - GRAND CAYMAN - Rum Point: Signpost
CAYMAN ISLANDS, GRAND CAYMAN, Rum Point: Signpost

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: CAYMAN ISLANDS - GRAND CAYMAN - Seven Mile Beach: West Bay Road View / Dusk

CAYMAN ISLANDS - GRAND CAYMAN - Seven Mile Beach: West Bay Road View / Dusk
CAYMAN ISLANDS, GRAND CAYMAN, Seven Mile Beach: West Bay Road View / Dusk

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: CAYMAN ISLANDS - GRAND CAYMAN - North Grand Cayman: Sea Turtles at the Island Sea

CAYMAN ISLANDS - GRAND CAYMAN - North Grand Cayman: Sea Turtles at the Island Sea
CAYMAN ISLANDS, GRAND CAYMAN, North Grand Cayman: Sea Turtles at the Island Sea Turtle Hatchery

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Beau Estate and Petit Piton, Souffriere, St Lucia, Caribbean

Beau Estate and Petit Piton, Souffriere, St Lucia, Caribbean (Editorial Usage Only)

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Stonefield Estate Villa Resort, Gros Piton, Souffriere, St Lucia, Caribbean

Stonefield Estate Villa Resort, Gros Piton, Souffriere, St Lucia, Caribbean (Editorial Usage Only)

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Caribbean, BWI, St. Lucia, Lobster, Ti Kaye Resort, Anse Cochon

Caribbean, BWI, St. Lucia, Lobster, Ti Kaye Resort, Anse Cochon

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Caribbean, BWI, St. Lucia, the Piton Natural Trail

Caribbean, BWI, St. Lucia, the Piton Natural Trail

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Caribbean, BWI, St. Lucia, Fond Dous Estate, Fruit & Spice

Caribbean, BWI, St. Lucia, Fond Dous Estate, Fruit & Spice

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Caribbean, BWI, St. Lucia, Pitons, Anse Chastenet

Caribbean, BWI, St. Lucia, Pitons, Anse Chastenet

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Caribbean, BWI, St. Lucia, Anse Chastenet Beach

Caribbean, BWI, St. Lucia, Anse Chastenet Beach

Background imageBritish West Indies Collection: Caribbean, BWI, St. Lucia, French Mill ruins at Anse Mamin, Anse Chastenet

Caribbean, BWI, St. Lucia, French Mill ruins at Anse Mamin, Anse Chastenet




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"Exploring the Vibrant British West Indies: A Glimpse into its Rich History and Natural Wonders" Step back in time with a vintage Trinidad & Tobago map from the 1940s, revealing the intricate beauty of this captivating Caribbean destination. Carnival comes alive in another snapshot from the same era, showcasing the exuberance and colorful traditions that define Trinidad's vibrant culture. Travel further into history as we glimpse at The Red House, Government Buildings in Port of Spain during the early 20th century. This architectural gem stands as a testament to British influence on these islands. Delve deeper into Dominica's past with an enchanting watercolor painting capturing Mesteese and mulatto girls from the mid-19th century. Their grace and elegance reflect a diverse heritage that has shaped this island nation. Dive beneath crystal-clear waters where sunlight dances on shallow sand banks, illuminating an underwater paradise. Witness graceful Southern stingrays gracefully gliding through their natural habitat off Grand Cayman Island or Stingray City. Immerse yourself in Martinique's artistic legacy through Croquis martiniquais, a stunning artwork blending watercolors, charcoal, and pencil on paper dating back to 1887. It offers a glimpse into local life during that era. Journey to St. Kitts' charming streets with an early 20th-century photograph of The Circus – bustling with activity and hinting at stories waiting to be discovered around every corner. Marvel at nature's wonders as you encounter brain coral glowing under mesmerizing blue light or catch sight of Secretary blenny peering curiously from within massive Starlet coral formations – both showcasing the incredible biodiversity found beneath these azure waves. Finally, let your eyes feast upon Georgetown's Grey angelfish portrait – its vibrant colors mirroring the kaleidoscope of hues found throughout Grand Cayman Island’s thriving marine ecosystem. The British West Indies beckon adventurers seeking a blend of history, culture, and natural beauty.