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Slave auction trade
A slave auction taking place near along the harbour. Seen in the background is a ship, possibly belonging to one of the men selling or making purchases.
Slave cell at 'Geddes', St. Ann
"Two holes at back for coons to be thrust through and chained to a bard embedded in the masonry."
Slave chatting informally
Three enslaved Africans chatting among themselves in a relaxed mood. A turkey is beside them.
Slave Festivities
Enslaved Africans dancing to the sounds of the drum and percussion instruments being played by their compatriots.
Slave in chain
Oil painting of an enslaved young man, looking despondent,
as he leans against an object while shackled in chains around his neck and wrist.
as he leans against an object while shackled in chains around his neck and wrist.
Slave man in town
Three men are engaged in conversation as a young man, holding a tray with items, walks behind an older man.
Slave raid on an African village
A village in Central Africa being raided. The women and children which have been spared are being shackled and bound together by neck.
Slaves at their leisure in a negro yard
Enslaved women carrying out their domestic duties by their living quarters on a plantation.
Slaves being rowed to ships waiting off the coast of Africa
Enslaved Africans being taken to ships in boats.
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The Parish Church of St. Ann
The 1871 built St. Ann Parish Church located in the capital town of St. Ann's Bay.