A section of Camp Street
Once caled Longchamps by the French and Stabroek by the Dutch, Georgetown is the name settled upon by the British for the capital of its South American territory of Guyana in 1812.
Set on the east bank of the Demerara estuary, this charming colonial settlement has a population of about 200,000 and is Guyana’s most important city. Here you’lll find the seat of government, the chief port and the main commerical centers and markets. Read the rest of this entry »
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Umana Yana
Umana Yana is Wai Wai “for meeting place of the people”. It is 55 feet tall and was built by Wai Wai Indians in 1972. This type of Amerindian thatched hut is called benab. Read the rest of this entry »
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Bandstand, Promenade Gardens (Georgetown)
The main entrance to these beautiful gardens is on Middle Street. Its peaceful appearance belies a torrid past as slaves involved in the 1823 East Coast Rebellion were publicly hanged there. Read the rest of this entry »
March 9th, 2009 | Posted in Georgetown, Photos | 4 Comments
