Pictures from Anguilla: Contemporary History

Goats in front of the Church of God (Holiness) est. 1961
Ronald Webster, known as the "father of the nation", leading a demonstration against Britain
Shepherd Robert Athly Rogers from Anguilla is the writer of the Holy Piby, also known as the Rastaman Bible
First design of the flag of Anguilla, showing the two mermaids.
Workers in a salt picking pond that can be found around the island. Salt picking industry dates back to times of slavery.
Island natives protesting British soldiers during the great revolution.
A boat workshop in Anguilla
The stone arches of St. Gerard's Catholic church
Street demonstrations during the revolution in Anguilla
The first Anguillan native that joined the London metropolitan police force: Norwell Gumbs.

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