JAMESTOWN THROUGH THE CENTURIES Jamestown is the capital of the remote island of St Helena, situated in the South Atlantic Ocean. This Georgian seaport nestles in a deep valley and retains a remarkable heritage; a 500- year history waiting to be VISIT discovered. The town’s streets echo with impressions GENERAL INFO ABOUT ST HELENA N recalling the past – Napoleon walked this way as did the MESTOW Duke of Wellington, Captain Bligh, Edmund Halley, JA Charles Darwin and Captain James Cook. Jamestown’s There are currently no ATM’s on the Island. The St Helena is a small British Overseas Territory situated in the South overwhelming texture tells of colonial conquest, slavery, Bank of St Helena, located in Market Square, imperialist ideals, the age of sailing ships, war and exile. Jamestown, does offer cash advances on most Atlantic Ocean. One of the remotest places on Earth, it is also one of Jamestown has a unique quality; it’s a town which brings credit and debit cards. Cards used for this service must have the past boldly into the present. the most extraordinary places to visit. Its unique character and a verification number. You will need to provide a valid photo ID (passport or driver’s license) to use this service; however, unspoilt beauty lies in contrasting and spectacular scenery, a rich 1502 On a return trip from India, the Portuguese admiral the bank will accept a photocopy of the passport page João da Nova sighted St Helena. The island was showing the photograph and holder’s information. cultural heritage and an environment extremely rich in biodiversity. uninhabited when he landed on 21st May 1502 - the anniversary of Emperor Constantine’s mother, The local currency, the St Helena Pound, is equivalent to the These are just a few of the reasons why this remote jewel is a perfect Saint Helena. British Pound (Sterling). The US Dollar, South African Rand and Euro in the form of notes are also accepted at the bank. location for active exploration and discovery, especially now that it 1588 Captain Thomas Cavendish, an English explorer, arrives on the Desire. SURE’s mobile service enables local and can be reached by plane for the first time. international calls and SMS’s. SIM cards and Pay 1589 The Portuguese kept the island a secret and little As You Go/Monthly vouchers can be purchased • Walking and hiking is recorded until 1589 when the Dutch pilot Johan from vendors all over the island. van Linschoten described in his journal the eet • Birding and wildlife International phone cards can be bought in Jamestown from landing at Jamestown, then known as Chapel Valley. • Indigenous Fauna and Flora SURE, Chad’s Shop, Wellington House Shop, Rose and Crown, 1659 Island annexed by the English East India Company. and Warrens Store and in Longwood from Longwood • Diving, snorkelling, fishing and other marine activities The Castle is built and Captain Dutton commissioned Supermarket, Rose and Crown DIY and Pub Paradise. These to “settle, fortify and plant.” cards can be used in pay phone booths around the island. • Whale Shark, dolphin and whale tours 1673 Island taken by the Dutch. Island recaptured for Wi-Fi vouchers can be purchased and used at the Consulate • Historic legacy and cultural tours England by Sir Richard Munden. Hotel , the Inkwell, Anne’s Place and The Sandwich Bar in • Napoleonic heritage Jamestown, and Tasty Bites at Ladder Hill. Jamestown, the capital of the 1700 The population, some 700 individuals, includes Jamestown has a General Hospital and a Dental • Astronomy and photography remote island of St Helena, retains soldiers, Huguenot refugees, victims of the Fire Surgery. All visits are by appointment only, much of its remarkable heritage and of London and there are 300 simple dwellings, except emergencies. Telephone 22500. In the tells the story of colonial conquest, mostly in Jamestown. case of an emergency, dial 911 for ambulance and 999 for slavery, imperialist ideas, the age of FOR MORE INFORMATION sailing ships and war and exile. 1774 St James’ Church is built near the site of the Police, Fire or Sea Rescue. original chapel. Most roads are single lanes. Etiquette requires visit.sthelena 1829 The construction of Jacob’s Ladder, a prominent the driver coming down to make way for the @sthelenatourism feature of Jamestown. It comprises of 699 steps up-coming traffic. Drive on the left-hand side of Telephone: +290 22158 leading up to Ladder Hill Fort. the road. Road signs are shown in miles per hour. The speed Email: [email protected] limit in Jamestown is 20 mph. There is a taxi rank in Market During the 18th century new buildings took on a Street, Jamestown. Car hire and taxi information can be St Helena Tourism, Jamestown Georgian avour, later to be coloured by Victorian obtained from the Tourist Office. St Helena, STHL 1ZZ, South Atlantic Ocean embellishment. All these treasures give Jamestown its Petrol, diesel and bottled gas can be bought from Solomon’s distinct and unmistakeable character. Fuel Station, Backway, Jamestown. www.sthelenatourism.com www.sthelenatourism.com ICON INFORMATION 36 43 50 1 Public Toilets Customer Services Wharf Disabled Toilet Facilities Pay Phone Steps Wi Fuel Station Tourist Information Photo Opportunity Yacht Club Taxi Rank 2 Dive Club WHERE TO STAY 39 44 18 36 Consulate Hotel 44 Wellington House Hotel Barrel 39 The Blue Lantern 71 Fowler’s Town House Vaulted 3 Building 43 Harris’ Guest House 73 The Jamestown Hotel EAT & DRINK THE SIGHTS 5 Ocean Wave Café 36 Consulate Hotel MUNDEN’S ROAD 7 Get Carters 39 Blue Lantern 8 Mule Yard 23 Court House 10 40 Dr Arnold Memorial St Helena Coffee Shop Orange Tree 14 9 Cenotaph 25 12 San Ray’s Bistro 41 The Sandwich Bar 11 New Horizons 28 St James Church 13 Donny’s Place 55 Standard Bar 14 The Castle 29 New Porteous House 16 Reggie’s Takeaway 61 White Horse Tavern 15 Archway 30 St Helena National Trust Passenger 4 SISTERS WALK 20 Anne’s Place 63 The Inkwell Terminal 17 Museum 32 Essex House 5 Ocean Wave Café 18 Jacob’s Ladder BUSINESS & COMMUNITY 21 Castle Gardens 19 19 South Atlantic 38 SURE 6 South Rifle Atlantic 42 72 Swimming Anne’s Media Services Saint FM Club Pool Media 20 Annie’s Services Place MUNDEN’S ROAD 35 Essence Beauty Salon 67 Annie’s Launderette Launderette Colin’s 67 Garage 37 Solomon’s Shipping 68 Colin’s Garage Moat 68 14 21 and Travel 26 Immigration Office The Castle Castle 1 Wharf Steps 27 HM Prison Gardens 7 The 2 Yacht & Dive Club 34 Solomon & Co Get Consulate Emporium 54 69 New St Helena SURE 53 Carters Porteous National Essex Solomon Hotel 52 3 Barrel Vaulted Building 47 Post Office 24 Queen NAPOLEON STREET Community Centre House Trust House & Co 37 38 Moonbeams JAMES BAY 23 36 Mary 4 22 Public 34 35 Arts & Store Passenger Terminal 50 Tourist Office Court 29 30 31 32 33 Solomon’s Police Library Essence Shipping 51 Crafts Mule House Serena’s Chad’s 6 Swimming Pool 57 Bank 8 Station Shop Beauty Salon and Travel Tourist Yard The Jamestown MAIN STREET Gift Shop 50 Office 22 Police Station 69 Community Centre Hotel Warren’s DIY 15 Archway Dr Arnold NOSE GAY LANE 70 25 73 Saint 42 43 44 45 46 Standard 24 Public Library 72 Rifle Club Reggie’s Memorial FM 55 16 47 48 Bar Options Cenotaph Takeaway Harris’ Wellington 49 The GRAND Guest House Customer 56 The London 9 PARADE 28 The 41 Post The Star Bazaar 58 59 Gift Shop 10 St Helena Sandwich Bar House Hotel Service Office B&M RETAIL THERAPY & GROCERS Coffee Shop St James Centre Basics 57 Tinkers MARKET STREET Church Bank New Orange Tree The The Hive 11 Immigration 60 Market 66 The Victoria 31 Serena’s Gift Shop 56 The Bazaar Horizons Office Blue 40 Oriental 64 65 CHURCH LANECHURCH Restaurant 63 San Ray’s Museum 26 Lantern Rose 33 Chad’s Shop 58 Tinkers 27 62 and Crown 12 Bistro 17 39 61 The Inkwell HM Prison Thorpe’s 45 Warren’s 59 The London Gift Shop White Coffee and BACKWAY Grocery Bookshop Horse Shop 46 DIY 60 The Market Tavern 13 Donny’s 18 48 62 Place The Star Thorpe’s Grocery Shop Jacob’s SHY ROAD 71 Ladder 49 B & M Basics 64 The Hive Solomon’s Fowler’s Fuel Station Town 51 Arts & Crafts 65 Rose and Crown House LADDER HILL CORNER 52 The Emporium 66 The Victoria 53 Moonbeams 70 Options 54 Queen Mary Store.