Location: Den Amstel, West Coast Demerara Classification: Commemorative Monument Period/ Year Built: 2016 Historical Background / Description: James McFarlane Corry, a revolutionary 19th/20th century British Guiana leader, was regarded as the ‘Father of Local Government’ by many historians for the role he played in the establishment of the countrywide Village Chairmen’s Conference. This conference paved …
Location: Vreed¬-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara Classification: Civil Infrastructure Period/ Year Built: 19th century Historical Background / Description: The Vreed-en-Hoop Seawall and Groyne is located in the vicinity of the area informally known as Plastic City. The structure which was constructed in the 19th century was built of stone and concrete. The wall is approximately 1.5 …
Location: Vreed-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara Classification: Religious Period/ Year Built: Established 1827, rebuilt 1985 Historical Background / Description: St. Swithin’s Anglican Church is located along the Vreed-en-Hoop Public Road, on the West Coast of Demerara. The church was established in 1827, during this period there was no other church established between Plantation Schoon-Ord on the …
Location: Versailles, West Bank Demerara Classification: Religious Period/ Year Built: Early 20th century Historical Background / Description: The Versailles Shivala is one of the oldest Hindu Shivalas in the country. The Shivala is located in the community of Versailles on the West Bank of Demerara within the compound of the Versailles Hindu Temple. During the …
Location: Bagotville, West Bank Demerara Classification: Commemorative Monument Period/ Year Built: Unknown Historical Background / Description: The Bagotville Memorial Monument is located in the West Bank Demerara community of Bagotville. It was erected in honour of Mr. Jake Croker. Croker, born in 1914, was a popular folklorist, nationalist and founder of the Bagotville Cultural Circle …
Location: Meer Zorgen, West Bank Demerara Classification: Civil Landscape Period/ Year Built: 1982 Historical Background / Description: Joe Vieira Park is located in the community of Meer Zorgen, some 4 kilometres (2.48 miles) away from Vreed-en-Hoop, West Bank Demerara and approximately 5 kilometres (3 miles) away from Georgetown. The location was designated a park on …
Location: Capoey, Essequibo Coast Classification: Natural Site Period/ Year Built: Not Applicable Historical Background / Description: Lake Capoey is located in the Amerindian settlement of Capoey. The village is situated behind the town of Anna Regina, the communities of Affiance and Taymouth Manor in the savannah region. The 9.3 square kilometres (2,299 acres) village was …
Location: Devonshire Castle, Essequibo Coast Classification: Commemorative Monument Period/ Year Built: 1985 Historical Background / Description: The Devonshire Castle Monument is located in the community of Devonshire Castle, some 8 kilometres (5 miles) from the town of Anna Regina on the Essequibo Coast. It was built in memory of the East Indian indentured servants: Kaulica, …
Location: Wismar, Linden Classification: Religious Period/ Year Built: Established 1897, rebuilt 1969 Historical Background / Description: St. Aidan’s Anglican Church was established in 1897 in Malai, a settlement located up the Demerara River. In 1913, the church was moved across the river to Wismar to its current location on Burnham Drive. The first church building …
Location: Christianburg, Linden Classification: Religious Period/ Year Built: 1898 Historical Background / Description: St. Matthew’s Church is considered the oldest church in the town of Linden. It is located on Burnham Drive, Christianburg. The church was opened on November 25, 1898, and was built by the Presbyterians. This single-storey, low-suspended colonial building faces the Demerara …
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