National Gathering organized by the Government of Barbados with the slogan "Breaking the Chains." The event was held at the Bay Street Esplanade, Bay Street, St. Michael, on Sunday, March 25, 2007. Contains extract of bill for the abolition of the slave trade, order of the programme, words for prayers and songs, list of production team members, and performers. On 25th March, 1807, Britain passed the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act making the trafficking and sale of enslaved Africans illegal throughout the British colonies.
The Official Launch of the 375th Anniversary Celebrations of the Settlement of Bridgetown. Contains program of events. Bridgetown is the capital city of the island of Barbados. It was settled by English colonizers on 25th July, 1628.
"A Castle in Spain" float with a miniature castle perched on a mountain with a princess and ladies in waiting seated around it. The float was entered by the city of Santa Barbara.
Mary Plettner (left), juror for the Helen Wills Love (right) murder trial, and Vada Sullivan, apparently a court officer (center). Mrs. Plettner was excused from her juror duties when she was found to be drunk on grain alcohol. Judge Smith found Plettner in contempt of court but delayed her sentence until the next day because of her condition.
View of a maiden (Ellen Collins) sleeping in a bed of roses on the "A Child's Dream" float, with a princess (Katherine Collins) and castle in the background. The float was entered by the city of Anaheim.