Features
Hyde Hall Great House
History & Heritage - October 31st, 2009Hyde Hall was built in 1820 and is possibly the last Great House to be erected in Jamaica. James Hall initially owned the property in 1699.
Hampden Great House
History & Heritage - October 31st, 2009Built in 1799, the Hampden Estate is a working plantation, rum distillery, and sugar factory, whose Great House has an impressive whitewashed structure with dark timbers. The estate offers [...]
Good Hope Great House
History & Heritage - October 31st, 2009The Good Hope Great House was built around 1755 and is known for its high raftered ceilings and pinewood and wild orange floors. The Good Hope Estate was originally [...]
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Areas of Interest
The Cockpit Country is made up of several distinct communities, each of which offers a unique window onto Jamaican culture. Some of the main regions include, Accompong, Flagstaff, Windsor, Wait-A-Bit/Litchfield, and Sherwood Content. Many of these centers are located close to the Cockpit interior, while others can be reached via a 2-3 hour drive.
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Meet The Artist
Rose McGhie
December 14th, 2009“Where island meets glamour”
Rose, born and raised in Flagstaff, Trelawny is a self-taught jeweler. She began her foray into art by designing clothes but the clothing market proved unsustainable. She [...]
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