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Speightstown
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Speightstown, the island's northern-most
town, was once a major seaport and important fishing village. |
| Founded in 1635 in the past Speightstown
was our most important port, exporting sugar and molasses,
indigo, cotton, tobacco and ginger.Many historic buildings
dating from colonial times, including Arlington House, still
remain standing in the town and can be seen mostly along Queen
Street, Church Street and Orange Street. Speightstown saw
a lot of activity during the reign of the sugar industry and
the day of the slave trade. |
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Many slaves would have passed through this
town, even if they were to be shipped on further to other
islands or America. |
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