Map of Bridgetown, Barbados, after 1766


Hand-colored map of Bridgetown, Barbados, published in the Gentleman's Magazine, September 1766. The map shows Jew's Street (later Swan Street), highlighting the significant presence of Jewish merchants in the city's commercial life following a major fire in May 1766. The map details the city's layout and includes historical context about the Jewish community's role in Bridgetown's economic development.


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Arc.MS.56, Box 1, Folder 19