Monument to the Rt. Excellent George William Gordon & the Rt. Excellent Paul Bogle

Parish: Kingston

The Rt. Excellent George William Gordon &
The Rt. Excellent Paul Bogle

Paul Bogle and George William Gordon emerged as defenders of the rights of the poor and oppressed in the Post Emancipation era. It was a time of great hardships and injustice which resulted in a series of protests, culminating in the 1865 Morant Bay rebellion. Both Bogle and Gordon were arrested and executed for their role in the protest. But the protests proved a turning point in the nations history.

The arches of this monument designed by H. T. Repole are symbolic of ten fingers and the finish of the arches has been roughened to symbolize hands that toiled during slavery. The centerpiece, a natural Jamaican marble boulder, is a symbol of freedom.

SHOWCASE FORTS Ever since the capture of Jamaica by the English from the Spanish in 1655, the need for fortification became immediate because of the...

SHOWCASE COURTHOUSES The Morant Bay Courthouse, which was destroyed by fire on Monday, February 19, 2007, is an important part of St. Thomas's history.

SHOWCASE HISTORIC SCHOOLS Built in 1885 of masonry and timber, the Simms building exhibits a combination of Gothic and Georgian features; the projecting...

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