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	History - Bermuda Yellow Pages Online
		Bermuda was so named not only because her reefs were a hazard to navigate, but because strange sounds were often heard coming from the islands.
		After the Bermuda Company dissolved, the inhabitants were free of the restraints imposed by the conditions of the Charter and they became traders and privateers mostly between the Caribbean and North America.
		Bermuda remained “officially” loyal to the Crown during the American War of Independence though gunpowder was “unofficially” provided to the revolutionaries in exchange for the lifting of a trade embargo.
	www.bermudayp.com /islp-history.html (984 words)

	Bermuda (08/06)
		Bermuda was discovered in 1503 by a Spanish explorer, Juan de Bermudez, who made no attempt to land because of the treacherous reef surrounding the uninhabited islands.
		Bermuda is the oldest self-governing overseas territory in the British Commonwealth.
		A third party, the Bermuda Democratic Party (BDP), was formed in the summer of 1967 with a splinter group from the PLP as a nucleus; it disbanded in 1970.
	www.state.gov /r/pa/ei/bgn/5375.htm (3449 words)

	Town of Bermuda Run :: History and Facts
		Bermuda Run is situated just off Interstate 40 on the eastern end of Davie County.
		The Town of Bermuda Run is the newest municipality in Davie County (incorporated on July 1, 1999).
		Bermuda Run has a comfortable climate with a yearly average temperature of 57.8 degrees and 42.5" of average yearly rainfall.
	www.townofbr.com /history/index.asp (467 words)

	History
		Bermuda was first discovered by the courageous men who went down to the sea in ships, when radio, radar, GPS, accurate maps and modern navigation instruments were centuries away from being developed.
		In 1512 it is recorded that Bermuda was visited by Spaniards and again by the French in 1593, however it was regarded as the "Isle of Devils" by mariners of the day and greatly feared for the danger of shipwreck on the razor sharp coral reefs.
		Bermuda's history is entwined with the tides of the wars that raged around her and the commercial ambitions of nations many times her size.
	www.bicbda.com /Bermuda-History.htm (670 words)

	Learn about Bermuda history
		No settlement was established in Bermuda until the 1600’s, when a party of English colonist under the Mariner Sir George Somers sailed for Virginia and became shipwrecked on the island.
		Bermuda during its later development stages became one of the most popular destinations for wealthy US, Canadian, and British tourist, as its tourism on the island began to flourish and thrive.
		The culture and history of Bermuda is reflected back to it’s people, with a mix of heritage of African and European decent, Bermuda is home to beautiful people and customs.
	www.internationalcircuit.com /bermuda/history.php (430 words)

	Bermuda - History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Since Bermuda is surrounded by dangerous reefs, nautical misadventures cast the Spanish ashore on several occasions and littered the sea bed with enough booty for some people to consider scuba diving in Bermuda more than a recreational sport.
		By the turn of the century, Bermuda was well on the way to becoming a fashionable winter destination for 'snow birds,' who flocked aboard steamers crossing regularly from New York to Hamilton.
		Although Bermuda had long prided itself on the relative harmony of its race relations, riots and race antagonism in the 1970s resulted in the removal of all de facto discrimination and the beginning of talks on independence from Britain.
	www.bermuda-island.net /INTRODUCTION/History.php (945 words)

	Bermuda's History from 1500 to 1699
		Bermuda was divided into twenty five acre strips of shares by surveyor Richard Norwood in his survey.
		Sarah Hunt was one of the nieces of the Earl.
		In Bermuda, an Act of 1675 prohibiting the importation of slaves is upheld.
	www.bermuda-online.org /history.htm (7545 words)

	Bermuda History \| iExplore.com
		Bermuda was first discovered by Juan de Bermudez, the Spanish mariner, in 1505.
		Bermuda is the oldest British colony and there are still elements of British culture and customs in almost every aspect of life on the islands.
		Bermuda’s economy is dominated by two industries – tourism and international business, financial, insurance and re-insurance services – which together account for approximately 90 per cent of GDP.
	www.iexplore.com /dmap/Bermuda/History (542 words)

	A Brief History Of the Bermuda Triangle
		As the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria sailed through the area in 1492, it is reported that Columbus’s compass went haywire and he and his crew saw weird lights in the sky, but these events have mundane explanations.
		Another historical event retroactively attributed to the Bermuda Triangle is the discovery of the Mary Celeste.
		Public interest in the “phenomenon” was whipped into a frenzy by Charles Berlitz’s 1974 bestseller “The Bermuda Triangle”, a sensationalized and thoroughly inaccurate account that shunned the facts in favor of mysterious excitement.
	members.tripod.com /edward.nygma/triangle/briefhistory.htm (1041 words)

	Bermuda Technical Institute - the rise and fall
		The achievements of the school, and its 600+ alumni are legendary in Bermuda, with many of its graduates pursuing further education at a time when most school leavers didn't consider a college level of education.
		This somewhat biased, opinionated summary of the history of the Tech reflects the views of many of the BTI alumni, including the many part time and evening students, as well as members of the public, some of whom were not even born at the time of the school's history.
		Bermuda is the poorer for the removal of high school level technical education from the system.
	www.geocities.com /grimesey.geo/btihist.html (905 words)

	Experience Bermuda - Official Website of the Bermuda Hotel Association
		Centuries before Bermuda made its mark on the world as a vacation paradise and centre of international finance, mariners avoided the treacherous, reef-fringed islands, so much so that the chain was known in nautical circles as the Isles of Devils.
		Bermuda's early economy was based on whaling, tobacco farming and the cedar and salt trades.
		Bermuda is Britain's oldest self-governing dependency, with a governor appointed by the queen and a 12-member cabinet headed by a premier.
	www.experiencebermuda.com /history (1773 words)

	About Bermuda: Useful Information
		Although La Bermuda appeared on a map of the world as early as 1511, it was known to early explorers as "The Isle of Devils".
		Bermuda was eventually settled by fortuitous accident in 1609.
		For more than three and a half centuries Bermuda has remained under the flag of Great Britain and Bermudians are proud of the fact that their country is the oldest British colony with a House of Assembly elected by the people.
	www.bermudatravelnet.com /about/about.html (574 words)

	Company history - Bermuda Shorts
		Bermuda Shorts was founded in 1990 by Trevor Murphy.
		Bermuda is continually expanding its Directors roster and today it exclusively represents styles and techniques ranging from 3D (CGI), stop frame, traditional 2D, treated live action, photo montage, After Effects and Flash Animation.
		With their techniques and creative talent Bermuda continues to expand the boundaries of animation across all forms of media.
	www.bermudashorts.com /info (207 words)

	History of Bermuda - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		See also the History of Virginia, history of the Americas, History of the Turks and Caicos Islands, English colonization of the Americas, History of North America, history of the Caribbean and History of present-day nations and states.
		Bermuda was discovered in the early 16th century, probably in 1503, although the evidence for the exact year, and the identity of the discoverer, is sketchy.
		Bermuda had actually tended towards the Royalist side in the English Civil War, but largely escaped the effects of the conflict, and the aftermath of the Parliamentary forces' victory.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/History_of_Bermuda (3124 words)

	Bermuda - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Bermuda (also known as The Bermuda Islands and formerly as The Somers Isles) is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the North Atlantic Ocean.
		Bermuda is located in the North Atlantic Ocean, roughly 580 nautical miles (1074 kilometers) east-southeast of Cape Hatteras on the Outer Banks of North Carolina and roughly 590 nautical miles (1093 kilometers) southeast of Martha's Vineyard (see map).
		Bermuda's per-capita income is approximately 50% higher than that of the United States; CIA data shows a GDP of $4.5 billion in 2004, implying a per-capita amount of $69,900.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bermuda (3169 words)

	Bermuda Kite History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		A traditional Bermuda made kite is still in the shape of a cross.
		Bermuda kites have long cloth tails and are in different colors of paper tissue, wood, metal and string.
		Another variation of the Bermuda kite is the traditional Somerset brown paper kite.
	members.chello.nl /~h.hagg3/Bermuda_Kite_3.htm (309 words)

	A short history of Bermuda (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		England establishes in 1620 the crown colony of Bermuda, the first colony with (limited) self-government.
		Bermuda is granted internal self-government as a parliamentary democracy in 1968.
		Since that thime the conservative United Bermuda Party (UBP) wins the elections against the social-democratic Progressive Labour Party and governs the country.
	www.electionworld.org /history/bermuda.htm (151 words)

	World Mysteries - Mystic Places - Bermuda Triangle: History and Incidents (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Skeptics comment that the disappearance of a train between two stops would be more convincing evidence of paranormal activity, and the fact that such things do not occur suggests that paranormal explanations are not needed for the disappearance of ships and airplanes in the far less predictable open ocean.
		With the response indicating that the plane was slightly off course, its position was corrected after Bermuda relayed a first-class bearing of 72 degrees from the island.
		The list of Bermuda Triangle incidents concerns all maritime incidents that occurred in the Bermuda Triangle and incidents that are claimed to have occurred in the Bermuda Triangle.
	www.world-mysteries.com /mpl_bermuda_triangle_history.htm (2503 words)

	Lili Bermuda - History
		The Bermuda Perfumery was founded in 1928 by William Blackburn (W.B.) Smith and his daughter Madeline Scott.
		The family gradually acquired the surrounding properties to a total of six acres, which is immense to Bermuda standards.
		The pace of life in Bailey's Bay was still determined by the clip-clop of the horses as the carriages moved, leisurely, over the powdery white coral roadways.
	www.bermuda-perfumery.com /history (333 words)

	A Brief History of Bermuda : Resources from the Lost Luggage Tales (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Bermuda's exports eventually included cured tobacco, a trade in which, with Virginia, it held a virtual monopoly.
		During the American Civil War, Bermuda was an important source of arms to both sides, and the trade in arms continued until the Wars's end in 1865.
		In the early days of Bermuda's tourist development, the Island was favored by wealthy patrons who viewed it as an ideal winter resort; subsequent decades have witnessed giant strides in the Island's development and economy.
	www.lostluggagetales.com /resources/bermuda-history.shtml (800 words)

	Bermuda History
		During a vicious storm the Sea Venture strays from the fleet and flounders on Bermuda’s reefs.
		The Virginia Company sends a party of 60 settlers to Bermuda under the command of Governor Thomas Moore and lays claim to the island and begins construction of the capital, St George.
		Bermuda, dependent on America for its food, receives an offer of exemption on condition that gunpowder stored at St George is shipped to America.
	www.bermuda4u.com /Essential/bermuda_history.html (565 words)

	Bermuda Guide - Culture, History, Travel, and More \| bermuda-guide.info
		And while it's true that there's never a bad time to visit Bermuda, learning more about the annual weather variations can help you decide which season is right for your vacation.
		Camping is surprisingly unavailable to visitors on Bermuda, though locals may obtain a permit.
		Bermuda is a tropical island that just happens to be conveniently located outside the Caribbean.
	bermuda-guide.info (287 words)

	Computing Curriculum Project: Bermuda Resources (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		BBSR's mission is to conduct research and science education of the highest quality from the special perspective of a mid-ocean island and to provide well-equipped facilities and responsive staff support to visiting scientists, faculty and students from around the world.
		Includes tropical gardens, naturalistic habitats and exhibits about the rich wildlife and natural history of Bermuda and the islands of the world All exhibits focus on island life, especially life on and around Bermuda.
		Thier mission is to preserve buildings lands, artifacts, and places of beauty or historical interest and to promote their appreciation, for the benefit of bermuda.
	bermuda.stanford.edu /resources/bermudaOnline.html (253 words)

	Bermuda National Gallery - Education
		The Bermuda Union of Teachers 22nd Annual Conference was held on November 7-8.
		The Bermuda National Gallery conducted a workshop, on November 7 for the Primary School teachers, based around the theme Back to Basics and used our Bermuda Collection: 350 Years of Arts in Bermuda as the inspiration for a truly educational and inspiring workshop.
		It opened with Judy Wong, Education Officer, discussing the history of Bermuda’s Visual Arts and the key figures in it.
	www.bermudanationalgallery.com /but05.html (189 words)

	Bermuda.com - About Bermuda - History & Heritage
		Bermuda takes its name from Juan de Bermudez, who we know was able to thread his way through the reefs in 1515 and anchor his ship, La Garza, close to land.
		The hog on the current Bermuda Penny is a reproduction of the one originaly depricted on Bermuda's first coinage.
		Bermuda is known to have been populated by wild hogs when Henry May and the company of the Sea Venture were wrecked here.
	www.bermuda.com /aboutbermuda/historyheritage (264 words)

	Bermuda History \| bermuda-guide.info
		Bermuda's prime location off of the U.S. coast has helped to shape the country's history since colonial times.
		The United Bermuda Party dominated the political scene from 1968 to 1998, when the Progressive Labour Party took control.
		Because they were founded as a British colony, the islands of Bermuda have been relatively peaceful, rarely taking part in battle, but instead serving as a safe haven for U.S. and British ships deployed for battle in the Atlantic and the Caribbean.
	bermuda-guide.info /past.and.present/history (723 words)

	Rosedon Hotel Bermuda History
		The property on which the house was built was actually purchased by cable from England.
		Thompson, who owned the E.J. Thompson Bakery on Pitts Bay Road (now the Bermuda Bakery), was in England on business when he learned that this magnificent site was available.
		There was no electricity in those days and Rosedon was the only house in Bermuda to be lit by gas, which was piped from the Bakery just a few blocks away.
	www.rosedonbermuda.com /about/history.shtml (414 words)

	Bermuda - Attractions
		Our Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo has fantastic displays of sealife, animals from around the world, the formation of Bermuda, interactive programmes for young and old alike.
		Bermuda's parks and forts are everywhere on the island and make a wonderful rest and/or picnic spot.
		The Bermuda National Trust and Bermuda Historical Society also manages and protects a number of important historic buildings, homes and artifacts that comprise Bermuda's history.
	www.bermuda.com /attractions (491 words)

	Computing Curriculum Project: Bermuda History Timeline (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Bermuda is sighted by Spanish seaman, Juan de Bermudez.
		The Bermuda Library is founded by Governor Reid with a collection of about 270 volumes in what is now The Cabinet Building.
		Bermuda's first telephone and cable services are installed.
	bermuda.stanford.edu /resources/bermudaHistory.html (182 words)

	A Limey In Bermuda: Black History Month
		Even though Bermuda uses the event as an opportunity to recognise the achievements of fl Bermudians, this seems odd in a country where fls are the majority and have political power.
		The problem in Bermuda is that the little white boy at school switches off when he hears the program on the radio or tv talking about fl history.
		I agree wholeheartedly Bermuda was built on the backs of both fls and whites and rather than focus on our differences we need to highlight and focus on the success that we as a country have made.
	www.limeyinbermuda.com /latest_news/2005/02/black_history_m.html (6556 words)

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