Classic Crow's Nest
May 1946
“We’re going to Somerset,” announced my three year old, “in a lovely motor car.” (more…)
December 13, 2011
Classic Crow's Nest
April 1946
In addition, the bill would ban the importation of secondhamd motor cars, nor would any auto-bicycles or automobiles be allowed on the public roads until 100 taxi-cabs have been licensed. (more…)
December 13, 2011
Heritage
Requiem for A Railway
Bermuda’s little railway started to die with the old year. At midnight, 1947/1948, the first pike of the Hamilton-Somerset line was ceremoniously removed, and demolition began. The bells heralding the New Year chimed in with sounds of pick and shovel.…
September 16, 2011
Classic Crow's Nest
August 1948
It was a charming thought to reproduce, in miniature, the pageantry traditional to the Olympic Games in our athletic little island, including the symbolic flame handed from runner to runner. (more…)
September 16, 2011
Classic Crow's Nest
May 1951
Confronted with the collection plate during Sunday morning service in a Somerset church recently, an attractive young matron fumbled absently in her handbag, then dropped something in the plate. At once she spotted her mistake and hastily snatched her offering…
September 16, 2011
