Hanover Parish Library is now Famous

 

 

The Hanover Parish Library 

I was 14 years old when my class of grade  8 at the Lucea All Age performed at the grand opening of the Hanover Parish Library.

History of Hanover Jamaica

It was the most modern building a the time in Lucea. The exterior has not changed much they had extended the two wings east and west but they have kept the overall design.

 

  Hanover Parish Library 

Has its name etched in history as it now houses the full Statue of one of Jamaica's National Hero The first Prime Minister of Jamaica when Jamaica got it's independence  1962 from Great Britain 

Statue of The right Honorable Sir  Alexander Bustamante

Display on the grounds in front of the building  is the full life size stature of Sir. Alexander Bustamante. standing  a little forward before is flanked on either side are 

              

  stone structures of two pedestals  on which are molded  images  of open books that  document his contribution to Jamaica.

Bustamante was born in Blenheim Hanover where a Museum is now located,  that displays a replica of the house and contents in which he was born and holds memories childhood up bring.