View of Jamestown, Saint Helena, 1870s

This material is held atRoyal Commonwealth Society Library

  • Reference
    • GB 115 RCS/Y30482A
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1870-1879
  • Language of Material
    • English .
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item(s) 1 item

Scope and Content

An albumen print, mounted on card, measuring 206 x 138 mm, captioned 'St Helena' on the mount. The view looks down from the steep hillside at the summit on which the barracks were built, and shows the buildings lining Main Street which leads into the Grand Parade. At the edge of the Parade is St James' Church, with the Castle on the further side. The Esplanade, with the Harbour beyond, is at the left of the print.

Administrative / Biographical History

Photographer unknown.

Access Information

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Note

Includes index.

Other Finding Aids

A catalogue of the collection can be found on ArchiveSearch.

Alternative Form Available

This collection is available on microfiche: Africa, fiche number 129.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

In good condition apart from slight fading.

Additional Information

This collection level description was entered by KS using information from the original typescript catalogue.

DateText: 1870s..

Unknown