JAMAICA'S GREATEST ERA - JOS BUSES, LANNAMANS CANDY AND MORE

[@kareemsquest]

Read more about Jamaica's Transportation system: kareemsquest.com/memories-of-jamaicas-transportation-system/

[@altheawhyte2328]

Thank God I grew in Jamaica 60s era to enjoy a happy wholesome lifestylle

[@kareemsquest]

You did

[@Cudjoe-jv4kl]

In 1973 I took the wood framed Blue Danube bus from Negril to Mobay. It took over 5 hours. We went way inland and were way up in some mountains. It was 50 cents. Greatest ride and memory of my life.

[@kennedysingh3916]

I was born in the early 60's so I remember most of those things.

[@jamaicanprincess87630]

Great history. The Lannamans Candy shop was started by my great great grandfather. My mother told me of the stories of her working in the shop. My grandparents met each other at that shop. It was such a heartbreak to us to lose that shop. It is always lovely to hear people speak so fondly of my family’s memory. I just wish it would have survived to this day. 😢

[@arthursleep8307]

Lannaman living in the UK.. grandfather was the late Cecil Lannaman…out of many we are one

[@lornafuller8705]

Oh the memories, that are being conjured up for me, is making me so teary eyed. Times Store, Brooks had an elevator. Woolworth ( I use to ride that escalator)I My first job ,I worked at Scotiabank, (King and Tower ) The elegant London Shop. Swiss Stores., Pan Am, BOAC Cecile I am bedside myself remembering those days. Going to Ward Theatre at Christmas for the Pantomime, was like going now to Radio City to see the Rockettes every year. I LOVE Jamaica.

[@kareemsquest]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jam4vr]

You touched on some very memorable buildings and places in downtown Kingston. I love Kingston very much. Lived in East Kingston, went to KC and UWI. We need a rejuvenation of di City.

[@lornafuller8705]

@@jam4vr Amen to that, so much culture.We should.come on @jam4vr, you are on to something big , a movement to revitalize, rejuvenate Kingston as a vibrant entertainment mecca.( music, theatre, dining I am loving this

[@jam4vr]

@lornafuller8705 It will only happen when both political parties have the will. Too many GARRISONS. I have seen it happen in many major downtowns in di US. Kingston has all a di amenities to be GREAT. BEAUTIFUL Harbour and GREAT views. Very well laid out City. British left us with a top-class city and wi nuh duh nutten wid it. SMH.

[@lornafuller8705]

@@jam4vr agree that the powers that be allowed Kingston to deteriorate. But what about the will of the people to change their circumstances, and force the hands of these politicians to do the work

[@CurtisCT]

This video mirrors the stories I used to hear from my grandmother while growing up. I remember her talking about thruppence and shillings and farthings, things that made absolutely no sense to me at the time. She was born in 1928 in Downtown where she also grew up, so she was always making references to various shops and stores and what it was like when she was a girl and the various places she used to go to. I can still remember the street names she used to mention: Duke Street (I think that's where she was born), Stipend Road (not sure how to spell that one), King Street, something that sounded like Beaston Street, etc. She talked a lot about Pantomime, going to the cinema and how Christmas time in Jamaica used to be unforgettable with the dressing up and the sorrel and the never ending food. She talked about the buses and how people waited and stood in an orderly line to get onto the bus. If there was a murder, it sent shockwaves throughout society and that's all people would talk about for weeks on end. To her dying day my grandmother always used to say while shaking her head in disbelief, "Independence MASH UP Jamaica". I had no idea what she was talking about at the time, but the older I get, the more I'm beginning to understand.

[@Roq-stone]

This lady is almost my mother's age group and listening to her going through the history, I feel very old. But I really cherish the memories. She looks good for her age though.

[@mariesolan1516]

I don't feel old but I do thank God that He allowed me to be born in the 60's, wouldn't want it any other way. Far better days than this present time

[@vivahenry4547]

This was simply one of the best videos you've done. I left Jamaica as a child in the early 1970's. I remember the type of currency used back then. We got so much for our shillings and pence back then. So much history back then. I hope you will have a part two because there's a lot more to see. Thank you for sharing Jamaica'd past with us.

[@kareemsquest]

Yes I will definitely have to consider doing a part 2. Glad you enjoyed it

[@colleenhenry940]

I remember going to Carib Theatre, Regal and State Theatre!! I left in 1972 , I still remember using the Threepence Sixpence Etc... Used to go to Lanamans Sweetie Factory and Bruce's Patty, My mom and Dad used to take us to Bardowells, Times Store, Nathan's London Shops, Issa's, Woolworth's!! Many memories!!!

[@edwardshaw8312]

Just seeing this comment...after suggesting the same thing! This one is not f the nished... on the currency!😅 Thanks for this!

[@chrisspowell8116]

used to go to school in full well press uniforms I remember back in those days we had respect and fare for teacher man or woman

[@authore.lloydkelly-reading2044]

Ronnie Williams and Ms. Lou. Loved it.

[@zndrsmith]

There was Times Store and Woolworth that had escalators as well. Then there was Angel Flake patties I think it was on Harbour street which were actually more spicy than Tastee patties. We had air conditioned buses as regular buses not considered luxury buses that took you to Spanish Town. They were named Penn Overland, Bronx transport, N & T transport buses with nice soft seats. There used to be a ferry boat that takes passengers across to Port Royal too. Kingston was not the ramshackle dirty place it is now, what a shame.

[@viviennewestcarr4402]

TRUE I REMEMBER THE ESCALATOR IN TIME STORE A PHARMACY WAS IN THEREBTOO RESTAURANT WAS IN THERE I USE TO EAT IN THERE ALSO WOOLWORTH ON KING STREET GOOD STORE GOOD DAYS

[@viviennewestcarr4402]

HANNAH STORE ON TOP OF KING STREET AND THE JEWELLERY STORE BESIDE THE CHURCH AND S P C K BOOK STORE

[@zndrsmith]

@@viviennewestcarr4402 I totally forgot about that bookstore and yes now I remembered that jewelry store too, is Ammars still there? Those were better days and the park had a lovely water fountain in it too. It was the 70s for me.

[@robertcamble3543]

Angel flake Patties was on Tower Street between Luke Lane & Orange St & one somewhere in Cross Road . Anybody remember Nicky's Orange juice ? & Bruce's Patties & Ralphs Patties on Windward Road ?.

[@robertcamble3543]

I remember Penn Overland buses. They had American BlueBird Buses & some Leyland luxury coaches . There was one called National Transport . They owned Hino buses & Leyland coaches .

[@Cowboy-pb3mt]

This is bringing back so much memories. I was born in St Catherine 1942. lived in bog walk until I moved to Kingston in the late 50s. French st. I went back in1974.I travelled back on the Begonia, that boat broke down in the middle of the Atlantic 1100 miles..My father also was in Panama.I left Jamaica again in the early 2000s

[@kareemsquest]

Wow Nice story

[@saulbenjamin6368]

Then how did they get the boat to get going again ?must be scary

[@BeverlyMyers-bq6ji]

Very informative, keep up the good work. I just love what you are doing I am learning more and more about my beautiful Island.

[@kareemsquest]

Thanks Bev

[@BeverlyMyers-bq6ji]

You are welcome

[@Nuvision19]

Child of the 70's here...I remember the Ward and Little theaters...my Grandmother took us on a few occasions

[@naturalmystics-kd9vt]

This is great Jamaica history only a few dare to be this smart to revisit the great history of Jamaica thank you I just found your channel on 3/26 /2024 3:14 pm I subscribe

[@kareemsquest]

Thanks I appreciate the acknowledgment. Our history is very rich

[@kwacou4279]

I grew up with pence, tree pence/trupence, shilling, half shilling, quattie, JOS bus up constant spring up to manor park, coconut park with the rides, ferry to port Royal. Country bus from parade to Santa Cruz one hell of a ride. Tropical theatre. Great time to be a kid.

[@CalmYourSoul-ip5my]

This lady explained the money so good. I could never understand it when my mom and brothers tried to. I tuned out.

[@lornafuller8705]

I love this episode of your podcast. Please keep doing more like this. Thank you

[@kareemsquest]

Thank you! Will do!

[@andrewriley4990]

This was awesome.....I performed at Ward Theater for festival as a child and met Miss Lou and Maas Ran and yes Queenie's Daughter was the bomb....Ouite a stroll down memory lane .....THANKS for sharing ! ❤

[@kareemsquest]

You're welcome

[@jam4vr]

Great content mi gena. Although a countryman who visited Kingston regularly during during di 70s and migrated 1982, this brought back fond memories. Dont forget Tropical on Slipe Road that became a chirch later on. Learned alot especially that there were drive-ins on the BLVD and in Mona. Grew up in East Kingston, so I am familar with Gaiety, Ward, King's, Rialto and Harbour view drive in. Went to KC in di 80s, so I am very much familiar with downtown Kingston. You mek mi get very nostalgic and wishing we could relive those wonderful years.

[@edwardshaw8312]

Great! Cecile, so grand to see you...and to hear your flash-back to those times!! I was so enjoying the talk about the currency...and the things we could buy...for how much!! I wish you were allowed to continue to put the full run on record here!! ...the two-shillings, or florin (I think), the two- and- sixpence; then on to the notes: 5, 10, shillings up to the pound. I loved how you categorized the copper coins!! Yes, a patty and soft, juicy coco-bread were for 6pence during breaktime at Manning's in the mid 60's! Still was too rich for me!! My uncle once returned from England and gave me a two and sixpence piece!! I was set for a while!😅 I was lucky to catch the Windrush Pantomime a few years ago. I think this tour is unfinished. Can you get it continued? It fills a very useful and educational gap for the younger ones...not to mention rejuvenating the fond memories we seniors get from it. The institute, Hope Gardens, Devon House, Cross Roads, HWT, etc., etc. Wi love it man. 😊❤

[@kemoy_kayan]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 this was amazing. She needs a show on your channel 🙌🏾

[@hutchinsonjohnson2909]

Yes I remember those old day

[@dorothycarty3554]

Times Store is where the teachers from the country use to go and buy our books for us( our teachers use to go there with the Principal who drove and buy our books, First Aid in English, etc.) Woolworth had an Escalator.

[@514relaxmode]

Thanks for highlighting Lannamans Candy, owned by my father's cousin!! ~ 514 Lena B in Montreal, Canada

[@soniajohnson543]

Yes that was good rememberance. The good old days. I remember also Woolworth store and the Henriques on King Street. Bruce’s patty on Retirement Road, I think there was one in New Kingston . Also I remember attending Half Way Tree Primary School where it first was and Dairy Farmers where you got the best pasteries and milkshake etc. Odeon Theatre in Half way Tree. Thank you for those memories.

[@kareemsquest]

Glad to know it brought back so many memories

[@lornafuller8705]

Dairy Farmers, milkshakes (divine). sweet sweet Jamaica .I love you

[@delroymorris16]

Sister we were born the same year and you doesn't look your age I must say those times was good times blessings

[@AudleyCampbell-s3n]

She is so right about the JOS buses because i was a timekeeper at the bus garage at industrial terrace.

[@PaulaCalder-qb8wo]

Globe Theater was in Vineyard Town off Deanery Rd.

[@hughgrant4778]

Cecile is magnificent. Could watch her all day

[@olu-is-me]

Hi Kareem, keep up the good work.

[@kareemsquest]

Thanks

[@gloriathompson4010]

I can relate to all that. Tropical, Tivoli, Gaity, Realto, State, Ambassador, Magastic etc. Remember half Crown, and a guinea which was £1and 6p. King ST.was nice and clean we had to dress up to go down town And that store in Princess St. and Batta store and. Mathalon. Nice days no fear of walking the streets at nights

[@OppoleneChambers]

You forget Ritz 😂

[@barry4887]

Regal, on Old Hope Rd., ❤

[@robertcamble3543]

​@@barry4887 tropical on Orange St close to Torrin gton Bridge .

[@delroyfletcher6522]

Quite interesting. I can relate to that period in Jamaica. Unfortunately, it's difficult to cover all that vast topic in such a short video. Great job though.

[@kareemsquest]

Yes that is so true. We were working on a selected time

[@lornafuller8705]

@@kareemsquest there should be a part 2, lets celebrate and talk about the richness, and vibrant legacy of our beautiful island. Jamaica land we love.

[@stevenfrancis9153]

Hi:The store Woolworth was also on King Street on the left side going north above Barry Street. It was a store that you could find novelties, it was like a variety store. I remember buying a beauty kit that I gave to a female student during a gift exchange in high school.

[@kareemsquest]

Thanks for the info!

[@robertcamble3543]

T 3:29 ​@@kareemsquest There was another store similiar to Woolworth called Consumer Goods . This one was on Orange St . I used to go buy fishing line & hooks in this store as kid in the 70s 😂😂😂😂

[@beresfordthorpe]

The Field Marshall bus I knew, route was Kingston to Montego Bay. The colour was light green and yellow.The green colour was a shade lighter than the Spotlight buses that also traveled to Montego Bay as well as the Mayflower buses. Mr. Mason owned Field Marshall,John Smith Spotlight and Mayflower L.S. Panton. Field Marshall route was extended to Lucea after awhile in the early 60's.

[@EmilyRobinson-gw6ue]

And don’t forget the Florin I have one of each to show my children and grand/greatgretgrand blessed days it bring tears to my eyes right now

[@kareemsquest]

You should try our Jamaica Bus Trivia: kareemsquest.com/bus-trivia/

[@lornafuller8705]

Emily wow, the Florin (2 shillings). I love the memory lane walk

[@PCar-ff2vh]

Thanks for sharing this interesting video ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

[@morinethompson4913]

Going to Woolworth for lime and ginger drink and was in awe to view the escalator up and down. Was also undecidec to use it.

[@angelasmith2115]

So many memories.

[@kareemsquest]

Yup

[@paulettephilp8649]

I remember Bruce’s Patties, premium quality. They also sold, warm delicious bread. I remember the movie theater in Mona, there was no roof, but it wasn’t a drive in. Drive in was Harbour View. Yes Ward Theater, Bim & Bam.

[@alvertonhill2685]

Blairboid you really knew what you are saying everything that you are saying is correct l don't know you but you remind me to a lot of things thanks thanks again

[@pumpkinspice7864]

I loved going to Woolworth's.

[@missnoname2464]

I love this!!! I remember when I went to Vaz prep, tuition was 5 guinea a term. You must do a part two

[@kareemsquest]

Yes I think I will have to

[@pansyscale2458]

knowledge is power

[@EmilyRobinson-gw6ue]

I remember Lalamans Candy factor and there’s was a bakery nearby were you could get the best toast bread by the slices they were so crisp I can still taste them

[@zndrsmith]

I remembered the name Nicky’s orange but not Ralph’s patties I was a teenager then. I used to love the warm angel flake plantain tarts too, they were not sugary on the outside like how they make them now.

[@robertcamble3543]

I used to attend Elletson all-age . Ralphs pattie shop was on windward rd by Vauxhall Secondary .

[@bunney7uk678]

Thank you for this video watching from the UK brings back lots of memories to me and I just subscribed to your channel ❤

[@kareemsquest]

Thanks for subbing!

[@mushymoshy]

Thank you for the vlog, wish it were a little longer. If the lady had a chance to speak imagine how awesome it would have be. Maybe next time you could have her talk more then follow up with your thoughtful questions.

[@kareemsquest]

More to come!

[@mushymoshy]

@@kareemsquest Wishing you the best and looking forward to more great content . I’m a new subscriber 🎉

[@snwdwg1]

HEY you cant stop now, need more documentaries on Jamaica' past. Could you dig up some on Miss Lou. the late seventies when Jamaica went bankrupt, the great migration of the seventies and especially those country bus. You never expande on the candy store . I used to live in Vineyard town and would walk to the candy factory

[@kareemsquest]

Okay will keep that in mind

[@lornafuller8705]

when the IMF devalued our money to nought and the CIA's interference into our politics

[@lorrainecross7125]

I remember SPCK bookstore on King Street, we would get our back-to-school supplies there

[@chrisspowell8116]

She look very good for her age , I 'm 54 and still remember those days when we used to ride J .O. S bus and the country buses "blue bird and north star lol the mini vans conductor used to shout out no schoolas lol mom would give us 50 cents for lunch money and the teachers back those days in school could wip our ass lol

[@jacquelinegrayden4706]

😂😂😂 "no schoolas" me memba😂

[@elfredawright]

Kareem, I wish you had given her enough time to answer your questions. She was giving you so much history that went right over your head. No disrespect.

[@elgranjero2284]

And I've always been told that a rule of thumb is to never ask a woman her age.

[@morrisw78]

Jamaica’s greatest era was the 70s. During this time Ordinary Jamaicans enjoyed unprecedented upward mobility, we got free education up to University, (Jamaican doctors, Lawyers, bankers, we could buy houses, we were able to land Jobs in banks, own good cars etc without Upper St Andrew addresses, we could sleep with our doors and windows open…All this changed in the 80s.

[@elgranjero2284]

@@morrisw78 All of what you said is true, with the possible exception of "we could sleep with our doors and windows open." That might be true for most "doors and windows" in upper St. Andrew but not necessarily so in middle and lower class neighborhoods. In fact in some inner-city communities during the 1970's, locked doors were kicked off and people shot and killed.

[@morrisw78]

@@elgranjero2284 Kicking down of doors started in the CIA Destabilization. That’s a different story, don’t you think?

[@elgranjero2284]

@@morrisw78 I beg to differ. It's among the culture shock I experienced when I first moved to Jamaica as a 6 year old in 1974.

[@juliebless1594]

GIV TANKS FI DE Video

[@lionelcampbell7451]

Born 1949. After 1974 we have embarked on a downward spiral. Still going down. But everything allright. Man free.

[@EmilyRobinson-gw6ue]

Don’t forget Carib theatre ❤that’s where the Christmas shows use to be held

[@crawnyxx]

Is Woolworth still around? I get a pissa beating fi tief Fruitteller candy, which is today's Starburst. Odeon. Giety. Theatre. Jah know it is such a tragedy to see what Jamaica has dwindled into. Mi cry from these memories but I appreciate your diligence Kareem to rebuilding and investigating our GREAT HERITAGE! 🍷

[@kareemsquest]

Yes Woolworth is still around. Thanks for the support

[@StGCfiLife]

Majestic Theatre on Span Town road. One was on Winward Rd corner with Sth Camp Road.

[@OppoleneChambers]

That was palace..Majestic just at the bottom of Maxfield Avenue and Spanish town rds..

[@StGCfiLife]

@@OppoleneChambers Lol, that is what I said, regarding Majestic. Palace was the name I forgot on Windward Rd.

[@juniorh9238]

I knew of escalator only in Woolworths Departments store, on King street! I never knew that they were installed in other stores, also. She missed out on Drive-in cinema in New Kingston.

[@dorothycarty3554]

Drive in Cinema was also in Harbour View 😮

[@DeloresSales]

I was born in 53 and i remember the trupance, halfapenny ,the willy penny,shilling,and the pound note, i think there was also a five shilling note.

[@clintondavis2420]

That twin building with the is the old Fort George in Port Antonio..now Titchfield High Scool

[@PaulaCalder-qb8wo]

I used to go to Lannaman Candy Factory located on South Camp Rd near Alpha Junior school, and buy a small brown bag full of candy. I think at that time the candy were from England.

[@lornafuller8705]

Lannamans Candy, Arnold Road, I would go there on my lunch time from Jones Town Primary, cut through Race Course ( a bag of candy was so cheap (1960's)

[@dorothycarty3554]

There was the popular Harbour View Drive in Cinema 🎥 😊

[@cliftonchambers553]

mi memba di fowl roost😍😍

[@PaulaCalder-qb8wo]

The good old days indeed, Bruce's Patties, the best then sorry to say no patty today can compare...sigh!!

[@robertcamble3543]

Theres a few of these original Jolly buses still around . & In good condition .hidden in the Countryside . Classicvehicle clubs should find one or two & of these Kingston icons & restore then because of their historical value . J.O.S was jamaicas first organized bus Company . Theres parts in England to make this happen .

[@edwardshaw8312]

Great idea! I would love to convert one into a unique small home! The bodies are all alum. Extremely valuable and versatile!! I have thought about them all the time! Are they really still around?😊

[@robertcamble3543]

​@@edwardshaw8312Yes . They hidden in the countryside .There's 2 located in Black River used as houses & I saw one in Spanish Town used as a Classroom . It's one of the J bus . This is the big green & white one with the engine in the front which was made for the hilly routes & the C bus which was the short version to it .They really should look into restore & preserve these overlooked hidden gems

[@omarowilliams5291]

Omg i have to listen about 5 times trying to figure out what the name the radio 📻 is😂,i remember those day's, when u have to book those places to visit especially coney park...watching this i regret not saving any of coins to paper from i was a kid😔

[@gloriathompson4010]

Not many of us is still around but I remember Nathan's, Bata, Zadies on Princess St. and Isa. For cinemas you forget Gaity, Odean in Half Way Tree. What TV? TV is new. Yes we had a Telefunkig radio. 4 farthing 1penny then 1 guinea £1.06p. In the UK quatty was called three half penny. Those days were so happy you could walk Kingston late at nights coming from the cinema and dance

[@robertcamble3543]

Van-Del shoe store also ,Anmars Store ,Baracatts on Spanish Town Rd whe yuh go fi pants lengths & Clarks Shoes & Arrow shirts .

[@doretteedwards6285]

Kingstown was beaùtiful in those days less crime, less murders,people were more decent,& respectful.I lived in the country.of Porland & it was a pleasure to travel to Kgñ with my older sisters to go shopping. I.loved to see the cop.inthe boothe directing traffic so fascinating JA land of my birth.GOD BLESS JAMAICA One Love.

[@croftonallamby5625]

I remember my dad working in Jamaica in the 60s/70s, at that time a Jamaican dollar worth more than a British pound.

[@bentleybogle27]

No it was $2 Jam to the pound at the start. Ìt was more than the US dollar though.

[@lornafuller8705]

1US=J88cents, the IMF came knocking

[@lornafuller8705]

*then IMF came knocking

[@donalddaley1962]

I could b wrong but I believe timesstore was the first store with an excalator good glory days boy things change downtown was the talk of the city

[@mikerobinson549]

What about Woolworth on King Street. That was a popular store back then

[@clivehenry8507]

The named chi chi bus came from the oldest set of J O S bus from the fifties made by White and because of the air brake made a blow off sound we called chi chi White. Also Time Store was the first to get a escalator.

[@kareemsquest]

You should try our Jamaica Bus Trivia: kareemsquest.com/bus-trivia/

[@StGCfiLife]

When U live long enuff, U get to see history being rewritten.

[@Harold-m3p]

50s,60s early 70s was great, wi still here 60+ now 😂, watching these youth's today far away from us has youth sick

[@dalkeithdawkins9265]

Where in Jamaica would you find tv in those days there was the silver threepence and the copper threepence. The christian quatty which was a very small silver coin And dont forget the willy penny which was the biggest penny.

[@OppoleneChambers]

That was the first money my Grandmother gave me Quatty to pay to go to the fair.....penny hapinie....Oh what a great feeling and memories..🙏💯🇯🇲

[@careymould6544]

Thanks much for your channel but to add to your guests information about jos toute numbrr 22 was the bus from mona heights Grop of us from the area who attender georges or kcand wolmers me wouls catch that bus sling mona rd or in mona heights to cross roads ir further down south camp rd to achool for the wolmers trip it was no 14 to marexau rd to wolmers

[@RuthJackson-ti5td]

Those days Miss Lou and Mass Robin the radio West Indies Cricket one radio in a shop you would have a large crowd

[@GayRichards-k5x]

Carib,majesty,

[@ricksanchez9232]

I paid 1 cent for bus fare in grade 1, that was around 1972?

[@mikerobinson549]

I like this. This lady is very beautiful

[@dalkeithdawkins9265]

Times Store was big thing at Christmas time in those days they always sing how much days left for Christmas shopping.

[@StGCfiLife]

What about El Corte Ingles on King Street?

[@kareemsquest]

Please tell more about this store what did it sell?

[@StGCfiLife]

@@kareemsquest Its the biggest Dept store in Spain now. Founded in Cuba and Jamaica was the first foreign branch. Translates to the English Cut. So clothing was the first focus. Google it.

[@pureillusion1437]

TIMES STORE WAS BRANDED AS THE FINEST STORE IN TOWN, AND IT WAS ALSO FURNISHED WITH AN ESCALATOR. IT IS CURRENTLY A OLD ABANDON BUILDING FULL OF RATS AND ROACHES , unfortunetly.

[@dawnleonard1982]

Anyone remember a farthing, when we were using £.s.d, John R Wong supermarket, police were directing traffic?

[@herminesaddler8734]

Majestic cinima Regal cinima at cross Road carib cinims ward theater and little theater .i use to take jos bus 1977 and pay 25 cent from parade to spanish town Road right by Seprod .kingston was not like now .the money system was not like now at school we could go and buy half of bulla and a can of sugarwata for half penny talking about 1967 going to school carring my card board slate. and in 1968 and then the money change in 1969 completly to dollars and cent it was nice back in the days .🇬🇧

[@rupertnicholas-o4z]

Ward theater used to have tanner and Louis Bennett

[@paulharris3315]

Wool worth store

[@eatonmitto8884]

I remember the ward theater the money we had a shop you have to know that money

[@philliplyn2692]

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@rupertnicholas-o4z]

Remember backa wall

[@burchellellis8756]

Times store also sell records now days you have CDs

[@CasanovaSaunders-Gray]

what about WoolWorth ?

[@marjorierowe9781]

There is no student in kingston that have not been to lannaman's to purchase cheap candy ,ride j.o.s.,Victoria Pier was the hang out on weekends .What about La Parisienne store on King St. All pantomime was at ward theater with Ranny Williams and Louise Bennett.I was called Queenies Daughter by my form teacher because 4 out of 5 mornings I was late for school, and I got two shillings for lunch money ,I use half of it and took the rest home and dropped in my saving pan everyday.

[@sushanayoung1302]

💚🖤💛

[@pearlbernard7999]

Caribe theater was the popular

[@careymould6544]

Meritones club on redhilks road was turn table

[@phanatixtawkshow169]

Closest thing we have to hill & gully ride

[@kareemsquest]

Lol true 😁

[@howardlivingstone7054]

No mention ing of Wollworth

[@kareemsquest]

I believe it is still around

[@LuFrednow4U]

I did the Math and carried the 2...but the Math still isn't mathing. How is this beautiful lady just about 80???