Introduction
This School Based Assignment undertaking is based on the British in Jamaica during the 17th to mid- twentieth Centuries. The History of the British in Jamaica dates back to when the British battled the Spanish for the ownership of Jamaica. by which they won. Jamaica. under British regulation became One of the most prized Colonia Possession of the full British Empire. because of its wealth From the Introduction of Sugar Cane. They besides were the chief Colonial power in Jamaica for The longest period of clip of over more than 300 old ages. It is of import for us as citizens to Know about our history of the British since they left a large bequest behind in Jamaica. They have Brought chief facets of their civilization e. g. Architecture. Food. Language. Religion and many Others. to Jamaica. ensuing in these facets being a portion of the ‘Melting Pot’ of our Multidiversed Culture in today’s Society. The Researcher hopes that Readers will bask reading This really Enlightening and Interesting Project about Jamaica’s Past.
Food
Patty
Originated from the United Kingdom. the pastry is a meat pie. which dates Back from Middle English. which consists of a circle of pastry folded to envelop a Highly spiced make fulling. slightly resembling an English Cornish pastry. Harmonizing to Senior ; Oliver: Encyclopedia of Jamaican Heritage –Page 378. soon it is a favour- Ite Convenience nutrient of Jamaicans. widely eaten and exported overseas.
Otaheite apple
This fruit was brought and introduced to Jamaica in 1793 by Captain Bligh. An English captain. and was originated in Malaysia. This big fruit tree occurs in The bearing seasons between February-March and June-July. when non merely the Fruit but the tree’s dramatic show can be enjoyed. The best thing that is Enjoyable about the Otaheite apple is its thin tegument that is normally eaten along with The Sweet and white white flesh that surrounds a big seed ; similar characteristics of Other apples like the Rose apple. The Otaheite apple is used in doing Conserves And vino. and is besides used in medicine-making which has health-giving belongingss As other apples.
Easter Bun
The Easter Bun derives from the English tradition of Hot Cross Buns at Good Friday which became popular during Tudor yearss. Currently. Easter Buns are Popular all twelvemonth unit of ammunition in Jamaica. with ‘Bun and Cheese’ being reasonably common menu. But Spicy and fruit-rich ‘Easter bun’ being particular. Easter buttockss are familiar to Christmas Puddings are exported abroad to Jamaican relations and households.
Ackee
National Fruit of Jamaica and one-half of the ‘national dish’-Ackee and Saltfish. The name Ackee or Akee is from the Twi linguistic communication of Ghana. It was brought By Captain Bligh. who brought the breadfruit-another fruit. to Jamaica. in bend Took the first akee from Jamaica to London. which in 1806. was officially Described and given the botanical name BlighiaSapidain his honor. The tree Comes from West Africa. its debut recorded in 1778 when some workss were purchased from the captain of a slave ship. The coloring material of the aril helps to place The two chief assortments. that with a soft xanthous aril is popularly called ‘butter’ while ‘cheese’ is difficult and creamed-coloured. The tree is a familiar sight in most Jamaican paces. including urban countries. it grows up to 15m under favorable Conditionss which bears fruits 7. 5-10 centimeter long. It is used in fixing dishes including Ackee and Saltfish ; it is besides used in common people medical specialty for colds and strivings.
Breadfruit
The Breadfruit was brought to Jamaica by Captain William Bligh before 1793 After obtaining them from the South Pacific islands of Tahiti and Timor and sailing To the West Indies administering them to assorted Caribbean islands including Jamaica. In the colonial yearss. Planters were seeking a inexpensive beginning of nutrient for the Slaves in Jamaica and would pay sensible costs to anyone who could provide Them with Artocarpus communis that produced staff of life. which influenced the reaching of the Breadfruit. The first trees were planted at Bath Garden. St. Thomas. instantly The fruit flourished onto Jamaican Soil. even though it took many old ages before the Population could try to eat this unusual fruit. Today the Artocarpus communis is prepared And eaten in many ways and is a favorite starches of most Jamaicans. In folk Medicine. it is used as a tea to alleviate high blood pressure and the gum makes an effectual For contagious diseases like TineaVersicolor or Liver Spots.
Breadfruit
Religion
Anglican
The Church of England was the province church from the clip the English took Jamaica from the Spaniards in 1655. until the church was disestablished in 1872. Originally the church of England. the term Anglican was used from the nineteenth Century. During the sixtiess. the church of England in Jamaica was renamed the Anglican church of Jamaica in the state of the West indies. Jamaica was divided By the English settlers into parishes. holding each set up a parish church. Dominated as it was by the sugar plantation owners and English authorities functionaries. the Church was described as an cosmetic adjunct to the province. doing small attempt To the bulk of the population. which consisted of free inkinesss and colored Peoples.
The church’s domination was challenged from the eighteenth century by the Arrival of the non-conformists. which was of course hostile to these attempts. Such Hostility reached a flood tide following the slave rebellion of 1831-1832 when renegade Anglican reverends and clerics formed the colonial church brotherhood to destruct Non-conformist chapels and to direct them off the island to forestall emancipation. But unluckily failed. Nevertheless. some plantation owners took involvement in the slaves And bishop of London sent a bishop to the island who was appointed in 1825. to Undertake disposal and the personal businesss of the church which resulted in the Revitalization of the church in the ulterior old ages and new rank.
St. Andrew Parish Church. Half-Way-Tree
Methodist
The church was founded by Charles Wesley. a missional. within the Anglican Church to strengthen and supplement the work of that church. Wesley and his assoc- Iates were known for their Wesleyan manner in which people followed and observed Their rules ; which finally they became known as ‘Wesleyan Methodists’ . The Methodists so established Missionary Societies in the American settlements. Interrupting with the Anglican church but was non to the full established as the Methodist Church. Until after Wesley’s decease. when Dr. Thomas Coke. Overseer of the American Methodists established the first church ( Coke Church ) and organized for Missionaries to come and prophesy to the colored population in Jamaica despite legion obstructions.
Coke Church. Kingston
Moravian
The Moravians were the first Christian missionaries to come to the island with The express intent of Christianizing the slaves. They were non really successful at First: arriving in 1754. by 1800 they had baptised less than 1. 000 Africans in the Island. The religious order was founded by Count Nikolaus Von Zinderdorf in Moravia in Central Czechoslovakia. They began ministering to the slaves in the West Indies in 1732 and came to Jamaica at the invitation of two landowning brothers in St. Elizabeth by the names of Joseph Barham and William Foster. where they contin- Ued sermon and ministering to people and finally. started set uping Moravian churches in Jamaica.
Salem Moravian Church. Beeston Spring. Westmoreland
Presbyterian
A Protestant church governed by presbyters or by seniors and adhering to changing Modified signifiers of Calvinism. the church had its beginnings in the sermon of John Knox in Scotland. In 1688 the Church of Scotland became the Presbyterian Church of Scotland but there were many breakaway groups. brought by the Scots To which they migrated. In 1813. the many shacking Scots in Kingston began a thrust To construct a church and the island’s foremost Presbyterian church was opened on April 4. 1819 as the Scots Kirk. subsequently renamed St. Andrew’s Scots Kirk. Not attached to any Mission board abroad. the fold asked the Church of Scotland to direct a Minister and the Revd John Brown arrived and became the first curate for the Church.
St. Andrew’s Scots Kirk United Church. Kingston
Architecture
Jamaican Georgian Architecture
From the 1750s until the1850s. Jamaican Georgian Architecture was the most Popular manner in the state. It combined the elegance of British Georgian architec- Ture with functional aims appropriate to tropical clime. built to defy Heat. temblors. humidness. hurricanes and insects. Some common characteristics to This manner include ballus trades. ornate and deep facia boards. contrasting lattices And Ananas comosus molded finials located above rooflines and comices.
This manner rapidly Became the default manner across the island and was used to plan major public Buildings. from railroad Stationss to simple domestic houses. Individually. houses Differed harmonizing to the architect’s personality and the owner’s gustatory sensation and wealth. In contrast to other houses in the English-speaking states of the Caribbean. Jamaican houses were elevated utilizing piles or plinings to give room to aerate circulat- Ion. This was an effectual to forestall putrefaction. maintain the land cool. and to forestall Insects. Scorpios. rats and serpents from come ining populating countries. Devon House in Kingston is a authoritative illustration of Georgian Style of architecture with its neoclassical Form. symmetricalness and broad. sweeping staircases.
Devon House. Kingston
Jamaican Vernacular Architecture
In the eighteenth century. nevertheless. non yet everyone could afford to construct edifices in The Georgian manner. When the owner’s incomes were low or the building sites Were excessively demanding. smaller and less fancy houses were built in a manner that was More appropriate to the state of affairs. The Jamaican Vernacular architectural manner Was common among tenant farms and retainers. but besides by the kids of freed Slaves. These houses were typically positioned in such a manner to forestall kitchen Smoke. fromreaching the life infinites and had really big inner infinites. must wish The bothies of 18th Scotland and until today. these houses attracted so attending Of critics as they are really good designed. suitably located and do intultive Use of inferior infinite.
