Barbados Sugar’s Unseen History
The Dire Side of Sugar: A History in Iron Barbados Sugar Wealth. Sugarcane cultivation started in Barbados in the early 1640s, when the Dutch introduced crop. The island's soil and favourable climate made it an ideal location for harvesting sugar. By the mid-17th century, Barbados had become one of the wealthiest colonies in the British Empire, earning the nickname "Little England."By the mid-17th century, Barbados had actually become one of the wealthiest colonies in the British Empire, making the label "Little England." But all was not sweetness in the land of Sugar as we discover next: The Hidden Dangers Of Sugar In the shadow of Barbados' sun-soaked shores and vibrant plant lies a darker tale of durability and hardship-- the dangerous labour behind its once-thriving sugar economy. Central to this story is the large cast iron boiling pots, important tools in the sugar production process, but likewise painful symbols of the gruelling conditions dealt with...