Monument to the Rt. Excellent Samuel Sharpe

Parish: Kingston

The Rt. Excellent Samuel Sharpe

Samuel Sharpe, a Baptist deacon, was credited as the leader of the 1831 Christmas Rebellion in the western section of the island; which acted as a catalyst for the passage of the Abolition Bill in 1833. This effectively ended slavery in the island. Sharpe was hanged on May 23, 1832 for his role in the rebellion. Designed by Compass Workshop Ltd. the elements of the monument are created to tell the story of passive resistance. The cross represents passivity and echoes Sam Sharpe's religious beliefs.

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