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MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA, PARISH CHURCH

The foundation stone for the St. James Parish Church in Montego Bay, Jamaica, was laid on May 6, 1775. The building was opened for worship in 1782.

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The eastern stained glass window was installed in 1911 in the Montego Bay, Jamaica, Parish Church.

To the left of the altar is a monument to Mrs. Rosa Palmer, known as "the good Mrs. Palmer" to distinguish her from a later Mrs. Palmer who is better known as "The White Witch of Rose Hall." The monument was carved by John Bacon in 1794.

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