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The history of halfway tree
Very long ago halfway tree was named after a huge cotton tree which was at the junction of four roads near to the Parish Church. People travelling from the western parishes into Kingston, or further east, often stopped at this point (half-way) for rest or refreshments at a nearby tavern.
It was also known as "ghanta ghar" is a very famous tourist attraction. It was started in the year 1948 and got completed in 1953. The much respected Lal Bahadur Shastri inaugurated the monument. It was a renowned landmark of the city and was built by the British before India got its independence.
Did you knew it's only called a clock tower only because it's located in the center of halfway tree? And it's also stands to mark the old halfway tree and It's actually located in the parish capital of St. Andrew. Half Way Tree.
© Annastacia smith
Very long ago halfway tree was named after a huge cotton tree which was at the junction of four roads near to the Parish Church. People travelling from the western parishes into Kingston, or further east, often stopped at this point (half-way) for rest or refreshments at a nearby tavern.
It was also known as "ghanta ghar" is a very famous tourist attraction. It was started in the year 1948 and got completed in 1953. The much respected Lal Bahadur Shastri inaugurated the monument. It was a renowned landmark of the city and was built by the British before India got its independence.
Did you knew it's only called a clock tower only because it's located in the center of halfway tree? And it's also stands to mark the old halfway tree and It's actually located in the parish capital of St. Andrew. Half Way Tree.
© Annastacia smith
