BLACK RIVER ST.ELIZABETH JAMAICA THE TOWN OF HISTORY
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- Black River is one of the oldest European towns in the island of Jamaica, being shown on John Sellers' 1685 map. It was designed by the Leyden brothers of England, three wealthy men who were substantial land proprietors in the area.
In 1773 Black River replaced Lacovia, 19 miles to the north-east, as the capital of St. Elizabeth. Soon after it became the main commercial, economic and transshipment centre of the parish. By the early 1900s, it was second only to Kingston in economic importance on the island.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, Black River was a busy seaport for the lucrative logwood trade and for exports of rum, pimento and cattle skins from the nearby Holland, Vineyard, and Fullerswood plantations. The Logwood tree trunks were floated down the Black River to the port to be shipped to England for making of dyes.[citation needed]
Into the early 19th century, slaves from Africa and other Caribbean islands were landed here and sold at auction at Farquharson Wharf (originally Town Wharf). This wharf still stands.[2] In 2007, the United Kingdom celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Slave Trade Act 1807, which ended the African slave trade in its colonies.
A monument was installed at Black River in 2007 to memorialize the slaves killed in the Zong massacre of 1781. More than 132 slaves were thrown overboard at sea from the Zong. They were sacrificed by the crew purportedly to save the remainder and the crew because of a shortage of water on board.[3] The Zong finally landed at Black River. Its owners later sued for insurance claims for the slaves who had been killed, and the case was litigated in 1783 in Britain. The court rejected the owners' claim, as it was shown that the crew had made navigation errors that kept the ship at sea and threatened its supplies. Abolitionists publicized it, and the case became a catalyst for continuing efforts to abolish slavery. Britain abolished slavery in its empire (except for India, where it was endemic as part of the culture) in 1833.
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Wow, what a superb video of Black River. It was my parish capital for the two years that I lived in Jamaica. I have so many happy memories of St. Elizabeth and Jamaica but also a few sad ones as it was in Black River Hospital that my wife tragically passed away. I must apologize that I have a lot of your excellent videos still to watch. Please keep up the good work. They are very much appreciated.
Sorry for your loss bro, I pray u find the strength to carry on....
what this video to go viral thanks for the support share video please
Thanks Fire Reid for bringing back so much memories of Ballard Valley Primary,I see the old Moravian Church is remodeled from the Seventies to now what a difference.Thanks again.
your welcome
Very interesting looks like a good place to live.
nice place
Yes Mr read verry good to see so mush. Of my parish .. Bless up one Love
Very sleepy calm and relaxing town,it's. almost like nobody lives there. It's also rich in history. Beautiful. Thanks Fire.
as 6PM that town lock down
Thanks for the tour of my hometown. 👍🏾👍🏾
your welcome lot of people want to see that video share it please
NO PLACE LIKE HOME/JAMAICA. BEAUTIFUL! THANKS FOR THE VIDEO. LOVE IT!
Thanks Fire Reid, good to know about St Elizabeth where I hope to live one day
history place
Another beautiful video thanks again for touring my beautiful parish
your welcome
So so beautiful and I love that great trunk of a tree 🤭🖤💚💛ty
Great video again
Thank you for your videos. like to see more fish markets and fishing villages. Please go to Old Harbour Bay, and Manchoneal in Portland. Thanks
ok I will try
I truly truly truly enjoy you program. You know exactly what your viewers are looking for. Your tone and deliverance in describing the different sights brings much serenity that it’s like I’m on the actual journey with you. Thanks so much for helping me escape to paradise 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 from abroad
just keep me informed
Fire Reid I absolutely will. I have several of my friends now watching your program. Please keep up your momentum. It’s awesome 👏🏽
Oh my god. I use to go that Church that's my place grown there thank can't wait to come Home.
history church
this is really interested my father is from there i didn't knew all these things i must come back to visit
Thanks for the Tour 🔥 Reid
your welcome
This is very good the photography is excellent the best one so far of St Elizabeth.. would watch over and over.. but where is the people? great and sharp images..of the buildings... good history.but would never go back to live...
Evidently, St. Eliz ppl r law abiding n staying home away from Corona virus. 🙏
Pleasant good morning Fire. I'm a proud graduate of St. Theresa Academy, Black River. The building was known as "Magdala" in the hey days. It's another magnificent, historic building (as Ashton Great House). Beautiful orchids grow in the huge tree at the entrance.
you did give them some of the history
Another A+ video! Watching your channel really helps me while I'm missing Jamaica. God bless you Fire Reid.
Yolanda thanks for the support appreciate it share that video please thanks
This vlog of St. Theresa n z sea view brings a smile to my face... with memories of the Softball games we played n when I hit a 6! straight in z sea n sent everyone to home base💥😁💯🇯🇲🤣
that name always calling
Yeah man di ting tun up. Love mi parish. Remember you promise mi di history bout di ship 🚢 weh sink near di bridge... Bless up family!
kerpal Douglas u have a good brain I remember bless up
Thank you for the tour
Welcome
Really beautiful place thanks
nice history town
Good morning 🙏 my beautiful parish down there wish I could visit now cho Corona St Elizabeth 😢 ♥
virus have we weak cant make a move
OH Yes Mr Fire Reid Lots of Respect to you for Bring This Part of St Elizabeth Black River my Original Town I was looking out for this so long this Place have so much History this Hospital was one of Jamaica best Hospital Doctors from all over the world use to work at this Hospital and it's a very beautiful and amazing big Property it has a Male and Female Ward a Children's Ward, it has a Operation Theater, it has a Emergency ward, out patience Ward, it Own Pharmacy , even it's own Dead House, when you have a family member who has passed away they could keep the body there until the day of final resting place they also have a big Laundry area with Top of the Line equipment, Trust me it was so up keep a mean very clean place, use to employ a lot of people, and then you have a lot of Doctors office close by also, most of that immediate area have a lot of government institutions, very beautiful Place, you can walk from the Hospital along the Sea Road down to the business merchandise side of the town, OMG use to be so clean and Beautiful I really appreciate your work Fire Reid, People might not even know that Black River is one of Jamaican First Port in the Island it holds so much History I think that the Government should Revive Black River to it's Standard, and Build on Top of that I truly believe that we are losing out on some of our most Price Place. Big Respect Fire Reid this one is really a good job well done.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
hope u enjoy the video
@@FireReid i can't agree more the government needs to put a little interest in that town it is the first place in Jamaica to have electricity.
Now no one wants to go to that hospital. Wish I knew it how you described it.
@@michynature Yes Black River Hospital was was one of the top of the line Hospital in Jamaica but I can tell you that the Government from over the years did not pay attention to that area actually to Black River on a whole right now if Black River did get the attention it would be one of Jamaica best Cities but they don't have any idea what they are missing out first thing it has a lot of History next it has all the Beauty and Land Space Jamaica Government should never lost site of that place.
@@michaelferguson3317 I agree. I would like to see a lot of improvements though I wouldn’t like to see the area become a little Negril but improved for the locals. It’s like a hidden gem if you know what I mean lol.
The Black River hospital looks good on the outside hope the inside look as good the same.
very good
Awesome 😊
Oh my thanks for the memories my dad's office was behind the court house Parish Council office he van would always park under the big tree
ok karlene
Thanks Fire Reid. Need to know about William Shakespeare if he stayed in Black River at sometime way back. Thanks and keep the good touring work. God blesses ever.
Beautiful pictures, didn't know St Elizabeth was this beautiful wow,good job Fere Reid thank you.
thanks you
Very informative and educational ,I didn't know all this history about my parish thank you 💛💚🖤
thanks Daughter
Cool video
thanks
Mr Reid you are in my home town love it thanks
history town share that video please thanks for the support
love it
many thanks
The background music is good.
thanks for the info
Fire the guest need a gardener to maintain the entrance. Need to be presented as a 3 star facility at minimum... Upkeep is a very important thing fire, brings out the the best of the town. I love a sea side town (my favorite). Ocho Rios , Runaway Bay parts of montego bay.. I love those towns.
yes they do
Boy, the leaders are not great thinkers. They should move this hospital to the interiors over to the Bromption area. This waterfront land could then be developed, to include luxury homes, and hotels, but Fire, you are doing big things man.
@Patricia Barnes ok, so, I didn't say the town, I said the hospital. The town of Black River needs to develop and grow anyway. So creating this enclave, would have a multiplier effect. As a matter of fact, the whole town of Black River needs to be realigned. Black River doesn't have to stay the way it is, changes are good.
what u think Norton
@@FireReid Oh, Fire you are doing big and great things brother. Viewers will disagree, but as long as we are respectful to each other everything will be alright. Blessings!
@Patricia Barnes Exactly
blessing real talk
niece place those roads need to be fixed Jamaican mayor do your job
very much
I agree out side the b lk riv hospital I didn't see any trash, but curb appeal needs up grading a sidewalk,flowers,plants concrete repair on the road with a drain system for rain water would be an improvement were are the volunteers and community leaders. Thanks to you enjoying the video of my Jamaica form DC..
Big up fire Reid
bless up sandra
Yes fire reid sweet blessing nice of you stay bless be safe now
I didn't get this notification 🤔 got the other one
My Mom’s birth town! It’s beautiful 😍
where she born
Sorry I make mistake
She born trouthall
ok I understand
Yes I went to sing and ate with the family we came from middle quarters to black river to visit family
You forget that Black River also got the first telephone at Waterloo Guest House
correct very Informative
That what am saying these building has some of Jamaica best History they should be in peak condition the don't even have a good parking around the building's come on we can do better it's our place let's build on it.
the government just mess up
I pass it when I went to the market in black river many years ago
ok
I know there like a book love ❤️ that place
I was born at that hospital
Do you do any tours?
no carl
We could have sub hospital in district it will save life
What's up my fren
I am ok
This is where i was born 41 years ago
place of birth
Good job 👍🏿
your welcome
The whole island washed away hope you r safe
I will
Fire hope you have your mask on while filming.
sure
Its time we have more than one hospital in a parish
Fire reid.... you or a true Jamaican
yes I do
Plenty of fishes
look on the road and the parking lot for the vehicle exam in authority it so bad need to fixed it a shame
real talk
My mother used to work there
for real
The more I see you the more I love
People wasting time with their natural resources fire reid... Its a very nice town , it needs some investment. A nice pier here and there would be nice to walk out to and maybe do a little fishing or just lounge and enjoy the ocean breeze.
yes it really need some investment
@@FireReid ...and you know the thing is ,I see the passion you have for your parish and I respect that. These are the projects I would like to invest in with hardworking people like yourself. One day god willing. It's a beautiful seaside town. Keep up the good work. When this covid 19 vaccine get the place back normal I will be traveling home and hopefully I meet the 🔥 general. I am from St Ann, now in florida . I never hang out in St Elizabeth but I will definitely visit next time.
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This is the most uninteresting commentary of the town of Black River I have ever seen and heard.
thanks very much share video please like the support