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Bridgetown received its first 65 English settlers on 5thJuly 1628 under the command of Charles Wolverstone. Wolverstone was on a mission sanctioned by a group of London merchants who had been granted a lease to 10,000 acres (4,000 ha) of land by the Earl of Carlisle in settlement of debts. The town centre was originally a very swampy area that had to be quickly drained and filled in so as to make way for the early development. Although uninhabited, the British found a few traces of indigenous pre-existence on the island, the most noticeable being a primitive bridge that had been constructed over the Careenage area's swamp.
After Barbados was made the seat of the Anglican Diocese in 1824 for both Barbados and the Leeward Islands, St. Michael's Parish Church was made a Cathedral. This is how Bridgetown transformed from a town into a city.
As the city further developed, the ancient 17th centuries buildings were maintained and several of them are still standing. However, buildings that came up later embraced the current architectural designs. This gives the city a surreal feeling where old meets new in a very cozy and eye-catching artful composition. This city should definitely be on your list of places to visit while on a trip to Barbados.
Are you craving a historical adventure in Barbados? Do you love hearing stories? Well, we’d love to tell YOU our historical stories by taking you back in time during a two-hour walking tour. The journey is fully infused with the mingling of our ancestors and the soft whispers of our buildings. You will hardly notice the passage of time as we explore exciting sites all the way from Our Father of Independence to the “Bridge”.
Come witness the last remnants of a Screwdock in the world and explore a wealth of the commercial and religious spaces of our beloved Bridgetown. A little snack helps pass the time as you get a nibble of the sweetness that makes us the people are known as Barbadians.
This tour is ideal for;
What to expect;
We start with the Father of Independence and weave our way back and forth through the history of Bridgetown. A little bit of this and a little bit of that.
Independence Square
Screw Dock
Heroes Square
Swan Street
Jewish District
Suttle Street
Jubilee Gardens
Hincks Street
Audio Equipment with headphones
Light snack
Bottle Water
Friendly tour guide
Warm welcome
Weather gear (hat for the sun or rain gear for the rain)
Your own earphones if you like, however disposable headphones will be provided.
A smile
If you require transfer services, please email us at bookings@chatbarbados.com or call (246) 232-7531.
2 hours