From 1868 to 1897, photographer James B. Heyl traveled the island, capturing still images of Bermuda and her people. Included in the collection of images were photos of buildings, churches, roadways, streets and sailboats, all of which combined gives us insight into what life was really like back then. Here are 12 photographs by James B. Heyl we love.
Cedar Avenue
Commissioners House
Ginger beer and fruit stands
The crop season of 1882
St. David’s Lighthouse
The boys went camping
Long House, Pembroke
Holy Trinity Church in Hamilton, destroyed by fire in 1884
The Causeway
Admiralty House
Mrs. Mildred Lee, daughter of Robert E. L (commander of the Confederate States Army) and her cousin at Joyce Dock Cave
