Demerara, 1823


Members of the Demerara militia parade in George Town, the capital, before marching against the insurgents. Behind them stand the symbols of order: the Colonial Armoury, identified by a cross and, beyond it, the Colony House where court martials were held.


Demerara and Essequibo


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