00:17Wait, Pelican? I can't remember the last time I see you around here.
00:22It has been a while, hasn't it? Where are you off to on this fine day?
00:26I just know my way to see the island. I decided it wouldn't hurt if I try to educate myself, so I'm off to see some historical sites.
00:34Oh, I do believe I can help you with that, my dear. Hop on my back and I'll take you to meet some of the island's greatest historical figures.
00:42Ah!
00:43Here we are. Ask Lord Nelson anything you like about the area.
00:57Ask him, he's a social? What could he possibly have to say?
01:03What could I have to say? I have been here for many, many years and I've seen a lot. So tell me, what do you want to know?
01:11Well, you could start by telling me your name. What were you good for, exactly?
01:16Good for? I am Lord Horatio Nelson. I was a flag officer, Vice Admiral, to be precise, of the Royal British Navy.
01:24Saving the West Indies from the French was one of my many accomplishments.
01:28So you saved the West Indies from the French?
01:32Well, from French invasion, yes. After my victory and subsequent death at Cape Trafalgar in 1805, plans were made to honour my memory.
01:41However, my statue wasn't erected until 1813 after the purchase of this land where I stand.
01:48I see. So, what can you tell me about this area?
01:52Well, for one, we stand in Hero Square, formerly known as Trafalgar Square. The term Hero is not in reference to me, as people today have little time for me. For goodness sake, I'm not even facing the direction I once was.
02:06So I've heard.
02:07A real tragedy.
02:09I digress and should not complain. I have more to look at now than before. If you look over yonder, you can see the Cenotaph and the Dolphin Fountain. Can you see them?
02:19Ah, yes. So, what's the Cenotaph exactly?
02:24The Cenotaph is an obelisk made of granite and coral stone, erected in 1925 to commemorate the brave soldiers who gave their lives in World War I and World War II.
02:35Oh my, how lovely. What is the fountain all about then?
02:38What rock have you been living under?
02:40Well, I had passed the brown coat on left and they turned...
02:45In answer to your question, Mrs. Lizard, that fountain was brought up in 1865 in commemoration of the first pipe water in the city in 1861. Its surroundings aren't quite as old though. The garden came later on in 1882 and is also known as Dolphin Garden.
03:01Well, I think we've gone a year for now. Thanks, Horatio.
03:08It was my pleasure, Mrs. Lizard. If you have time, you should visit the Dipper across the careenage at Independence Square. I'm sure he can give you some additional insights on other bits of historical Barbados.
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