Jamaica – 1940 Gibraltar Camp – A Refuge from War!

Gibraltar has been a British territory since 1704. During World War II, the civilian population was evacuated to Britain, Madeira and Jamaica to fortify Gibraltar against a possible German attack. In 1942, 30,000 British soldiers, sailors and airmen were found on Gibraltar while 1,500 Gibraltarians were in Jamaica. Thousands of Jamaicans turned out to welcome these displaced Gibraltarians to Mona Estate, now home of the University of the West Indies where they were housed, punctuating their bus trip with cheers. Join us as we explore another story of the Jamaican spirit brought to life by Dr. Rebecca Tortella in her article on “Pieces of the Past” The Labrish continues in the BackYard where we continue to: Celebrate, Enlighten & Preserve, the rich diverse culture of Jamaica, "Land We Love"