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Stowaways: Dramatic Tales of Sneaking Off the Rock
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Stowaways: Dramatic Tales of Sneaking Off the Rock

As the advertising images on the Internet and in glossy magazines remind us, the contemporary image of Bermuda is of a beautiful semi-tropical paradise that one never wants to leave. Full disclosure: Back home, following my first visit to the Rock, on dismal Canadian winter days I used to fantasise about mailing myself back to Bermuda—but wait, how many stamps would I have to paste on my forehead to get through the post? (Turns out, ironically, that the postage was…

January 7, 2023

Written by: Sandra Campbell

Howard Academy Remembered
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Howard Academy Remembered

This article was taken from our archives. It first appeared in The Bermudian in 1985. It appears here exactly as it did originally. To many Bermudians, Howard Academy is a forgotten chapter in the history of secondary education in these…

January 5, 2023

Written by: Lorin Smith

Historical Hamilton to Discover
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Historical Hamilton to Discover

The City of Hamilton is ripe with historical points of interest, but you might not know that considering our city looks quite modern. Here are several historical points of interest located within the city's boundaries.   1. Perot's Post Office…

January 4, 2023

Old Faithful: Bermuda Ferry Boats Through the Years
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Old Faithful: Bermuda Ferry Boats Through the Years

Bermuda's ferry boats played a significant role in the Island's maritime history, aiding and accelerating Bermuda's economic development and connecting isolated communities with the mainland. Elizabeth Jones takes a look back at Bermuda's ferries of yesteryear and the individuals responsible…

December 29, 2022

Written by: Elizabeth Jones

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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…

December 28, 2022

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A Day at the Races

This article was taken from our archives. It originally appeared in the February 1948 issue of The Bermudian. It appears here exactly as it did in print originally.  If you’d like to produce a faster and funnier movie film comedy than the…

December 26, 2022

Written by: Al Perkins