In 1813 a young midshipman off the Spartan, was the innocent victim of a jealous and demented lover. His gravestone can still be seen at Abbots Bay. Here is the story. This article was taken from our archives. It first appeared in the October 1931 issue of The Bermudian. It appears here exactly as it did originally. Just below Admiralty House on the North shore of Pembroke, this little bay makes a pleasant break in a line of fantastically pitted…
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The History of Smith’s Island, Bermuda’s First Colony
Smith's Island is an unassuming, often overlooked land mass in St. George's Harbour. Though it is sparsely developed today, it was the home of the very first Bermudian settlers - those few men who stayed behind while the Sea Venture…
October 8, 2020
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A Host of Ghosts: Tales from Bermuda’s Most Haunted Homes
This article has been taken from our archives. It originally appeared in the April 1977 issue of The Bermudian It’s certainly a bit annoying being evicted from your home having already paid next month’s rent, especially if it’s so pleasant…
October 7, 2020
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6 Historical Facts about Devil’s Hole Aquarium
Although now closed to the public, Devil's Hole is still home to a myriad of marine life including 150-pound green turtles, groupers, moray eels, and more. Here are 5 historic facts about the natural wonder we're betting you probably don't…
October 4, 2020
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Women and the Vote
This article was taken from our archives. It first appeared in the December 1999 issue of The Bermudian. It appears here exactly as it did originally. The ascension of Premier Jennifer Smith and Opposition Leader Pamela Gordon - Bermuda’s first…
October 1, 2020
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Battle for the Ballot: The Committee for the Universal Adult Suffrage Led the Campaign to Abolish the Property Vote
This article was taken from our archives. It first appeared in the December 1999 issue of The Bermudian. It appears here exactly as it did originally. In April 1960, a Parliamentary committee, considering whether changes should be made to the…
October 1, 2020
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