5 Fast Facts About Speightstown…
Monday, 13 August 2018
Did you know that Speightstown… Speightstown derived its name from William Speight who at the time owned the land where it is located? It was a major port in the 17th century facilitating the docking of ships that arrived from England and also a centre for trading activities? It is home to the Arlington House
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The History of Speightstown
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
Over 350 years old, Speightstown is one of the four major towns in Barbados, the northern most and 2nd largest town on the island. In terms of cultural significance and importance, Speightstown is the second most important town in Barbados. The town was settled in 1630 and was named after William Speight, the owner of
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