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PHOTO FLASHBACK: Refreshing scenery of St Catherine from 1962

Published:Thursday | October 7, 2021 | 9:08 PMA Digital Integration & Marketing production
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The Anglican church at Sligoville was built about 1790 by Sir John Augustus O'Sullivan at his own expense. O'Sullivan also paid the clergy's expenses for some time before handing over the church to the Anglican Diocese for administration.
The famed Linstead Market is home to the Linstead Clock Tower. The timepiece was handed over by H. Barrows in 1895.
The Rio Cobre Dam was built in 1874. While serving its purpose, the dam is one of the scenic attractions along the road from Spanish Town to Bog Walk.
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St Catherine is said to be one of the parishes with one of the best collections of historical buildings and sites. Have a look at these images and get a taste of the rich history.

Published October 1962

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