12 June 2019

Christianburg, Demerara River


Image 01 - Christianburg, Demerara River (1900s)
Sources:

[image 01] - Unknown



10 June 2019

The D'Urban Race Course


The D'Urban Race Course was a part of the Demerara Turf Club Ltd. It was the place where the colonial elites would congregate for horse racing activities. There were at least two horse racing meeting per year. The Bel Air Race Course was also nearby.

Image 01 - The entrance area and stands of the D'Urban Race Course (1910)

Image 02 - The Grand Stands at the D'Urban Race Course (1916)

Sources:

[image 01] - Illustrated sporting and dramatic news, 1910-05-28
[image 02] - Unknown



North Street and North Road, Georgetown


Image 01 - North Street looking from High Street (1920)
Sources:

[image 01] - Unknown


7 June 2019

St. Joseph Hospital, Georgetown


Image 01 - St. Joseph Hospital (1935)
 
Image 02 - St. Joseph Hospital (1960)

Sources:

[image 01] - Unknown
[image 02] - Unknown


5 June 2019

Tumatumari Landing, Essequibo


Image 01 - Tumatumari Landing, opposite side of the Potaro River from Tumatumari, Essequibo (1908)

Sources:

[image 01] - Unknown

3 June 2019