Wrapped around its own hill, like a spiral, is the driveway to this spacious great house. Its solid stone foundations show signs of a fortified room with gun slots from the 18th Century.
Bromley Great House, St. Ann
The early history is vague but in 1910, Sir John Pringle bought the house for his daughter, Minnie Simpson. At the centre of the house is a large dining hall with bedrooms opening out from it. Sir. John added the extensive verandas and pepperpot roofs but the basic design is traditionally Jamaican, constructed with Spanish walling. The double-sided entrance steps are built from local cut-stone.
Minnie Simpson moved into the house in 1925. Like her father, Minnie had a vibrant personality, was a pioneer of the cooperative farm movement and was considered a revolutionary in her day. The Lucky Hill Cooperative Farm evolved as a result of her efforts.
Minnie Simpson's home and cooperative remain in good condition. The simple business she established for the local people and for the use of local crops has now become well-known as Walkerswood Caribbean Foods. They now export to countries all over the world from their factory in the village.
Minnie Simpson moved into the house in 1925. Like her father, Minnie had a vibrant personality, was a pioneer of the cooperative farm movement and was considered a revolutionary in her day. The Lucky Hill Cooperative Farm evolved as a result of her efforts.
Minnie Simpson's home and cooperative remain in good condition. The simple business she established for the local people and for the use of local crops has now become well-known as Walkerswood Caribbean Foods. They now export to countries all over the world from their factory in the village.
