BNT Temporary Closure
- Last Updated: Tuesday, 06 April 2021 17:47
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Built Heritage: Skittle Alley, Dockyard
- Last Updated: Monday, 05 April 2021 09:43
BUILT HERITAGE: March 2021 By Linda Abend and Margie Lloyd, Bermuda National Trust
This post is part of a series of architectural articles by the Bermuda National Trust that highlight some of Bermuda's endangered historic buildings.
Skittle Alley is a Grade 2 Listed Building yet very few of us know of its existence. It is located on a small island and is connected to the mainland by a footbridge leading from the former residence of the Captain-in-Charge, the most senior officer at the Dockyard. The captain’s residence, known as The Cottage, was built in 1827 for the Naval Storekeeper who in 1837 became the Dockyard Superintendent. When Joseph Balingall retired in 1857 this post was abolished and Captain Frederick Hutton became the first Captain-in-Charge of HM Dockyard.
Skittle Alley was built as the bowling alley for Captain John Moresby RN who arrived in April 1878. It was during Moresby’s tenure that the Sailors’ Home, now demolished, was built. It too would boast of a bowling alley. Although Captain Moresby spent only three years in Bermuda, that he was highly respected is clear from the fact that his name survives to this day with Moresby House, built in 1899 for the Officer-in-Charge of Works, and Moresby Plain, the naval recreation and parade ground, today used by the public for large events.
Click here to read the newest Built Heritage Article on Skittle Alley!
Capital Improvements at Verdmont Museum
- Last Updated: Monday, 15 March 2021 11:55
We are excited to announce that our capital project of improvements at Verdmont Museum has officially begun.
Click here to read the full Press Release
Built Heritage: Former Hospital Cottage
- Last Updated: Friday, 05 March 2021 14:23
BUILT HERITAGE: March 2021 By Linda Abend and Margie Lloyd, Bermuda National Trust
This post is part of a series of architectural articles by the Bermuda National Trust that highlight some of Bermuda's endangered historic buildings.
Citing the steady increase in the population, the lack of accommodation for those with complicated diseases and needing surgical operations, Dr Eldon Harvey spearheaded a group of his fellow physicians and community leaders and in 1886 lobbied the Governor, Lt Gen Sir Thomas Lionel Gallwey, for a cottage hospital. At the time there only existed two Royal Navy hospitals and the so-called Lunatic Asylum in Devonshire.
FOR RENT: 1.46 acres of arable land, Devonshire, Lot J3 Jubilee Road
- Last Updated: Monday, 01 February 2021 14:04
Built Heritage: Wantley
- Last Updated: Monday, 01 February 2021 14:03
BUILT HERITAGE: December 7, 2020 By Linda Abend and Margie Lloyd, Bermuda National Trust
This post is part of a series of architectural articles by the Bermuda National Trust that highlight some of Bermuda's endangered historic buildings.
Wantley, located on Princess Street, has a rich social history and was built by prominent businessman Samuel David Robinson. One of the founders of Berkeley Educational Society, Samuel David and five other men met in 1879 at his newly-built home to discuss the feasibility of establishing a school that would become the Berkeley Institute. The Robinsons were influential family in the then Town of Hamilton. Younger brother Joseph Henry Robinson built The Emporium on Front Street and lived at the elegant Finsbury on Court Street.
BNT 2021 Calendars
- Last Updated: Monday, 01 February 2021 14:03
Calendars cost $10 and can be purchased at Waterville, BNT Museums, Brown & Co, Bermuda Bookstore and more locations. To purchase a calendar over the phone please call 236-6483 or email palmetto@bnt.bm. Envelopes are available for mailing overseas.
Click here to download the updated version of July
2020 Raffle Winners
- Last Updated: Monday, 01 February 2021 14:02
BNT Leadership Announcement
- Last Updated: Friday, 18 December 2020 09:09
The Bermuda National Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Vaucrosson as our new Executive Director, effective November 1. We are also excited to welcome two more new additions to the teams - Britt Franklin Call our new Director of Development and Engagement and Randolph Joynes our new Property Manager. Click here to read more about BNT leadership changes
Wilkinson Quarry Objection
- Last Updated: Wednesday, 30 September 2020 10:36
Wilkinson Quarry Objection | June, 10th 2020
Click the link below to read more the objection regarding the proposed demolition of an unstable mound with a subterranean void in Wilkinson Quarry, Hamilton Parish.
