Botanical Gardens Bandstand, Georgetown

The Bandstand of the Botanic Gardens was built in 1899 and dedicated to John Brumell who was one of the Directors of the garden. He also held administrative office as a salaried British Magistrate and Sheriff in Demerara. The image shows the Bandstand in British Guiana.

Image 01 - The Bandstand, Botanical Gardens (1900s).

Image 02 - The Bandstand, Botanical Gardens (1905).

Image 03 - The Bandstand, Botanical Gardens (1910).

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Promenade Gardens Bandstand, Georgetown

The Bandstand in the Promenade Gardens was completed in 1897 and is the oldest of the three Bandstands in Georgetown. It was constructed to commemorate the 60th anniversary (Diamond Jubilee) of Queen Victoria. The Bandstand was used for civic functions that included live band music. The image shows the Bandstand in the Promenade Gardens in 1911 British Guiana.

Image 01 - The Bandstand, Promenade Gardens (1911).

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The Seawall Bandstand, Georgetown

The Georgetown Seawall Bandstand was built in 1903 and dedicated to Queen Victoria who died on 22nd January 1901. It was made of iron and is one of three bandstands (together with the ones in the Botanical and Promenade Gardens) in Georgetown. The Bandstand was used for performances by the colonial militia band. In 2010, the Guyana Police Force adopted it with the goal to restore the site and create linkages with the public. The structure to the north of the Bandstand is called the Koh-i-noor Shelter, after the large colorless diamond found in India and now set in the Queen Mother's Crown. The image shows the Georgetown Seawall Bandstand and Koh-i-noor Shelter in 1924 British Guiana.



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