I was alerted to this video by a gentleman who did a documentary about Little Cayman for a college course in 1970. He spent 3 weeks on the North Coast at Burgess Meredith's cottage up there. At that time, there were 17 permanent residents at what he called "South Hole". Since there were no roads from the North Coast at that time, it was easier to get to Cayman Brac than to get over to South Hole. Take a look...
To see more modern views of Little Cayman, click here: http://youtu.be/q0s6N8q8OIw
...and here: http://youtu.be/sHCfwJdze2c
...and here: http://youtu.be/bBUCkMZV2tE
John,
Thanks so much for sharing this. It only goes to prove: "The more things change, the more they stay the same!"
Kathleen
Posted by: Kathleen Bodden-Harris | March 22, 2012 at 08:16 AM
Fantastic John!
Posted by: Betty Bua-Smith | March 22, 2012 at 12:03 PM
Amazing - my Father is from Little Cayman and it is great to see a bit of how it was when he was a young man. Do you have any photos?
Thank you!
Posted by: A. Solomon | March 22, 2012 at 02:46 PM
I've watched this video a dozen times today. I'm so grateful to the two gentlemen who shot it and preserved a tiny fragment of our history, heritage and culture on a simple school project. It makes me realize that we are all historians. Thank you, thank you.
Posted by: Shirley Lolita Bodden | March 22, 2012 at 03:49 PM
This is a brilliant peice of recorded history
for those who love Little Cayman this is priceless
Thanks John
Posted by: Neil Williams | March 22, 2012 at 04:32 PM
This is awesome footage.
Posted by: Sandra Flowers | March 22, 2012 at 05:10 PM
What a wonderful gift these young man have provided.
A view of Little Cayman in 1970 and on video!!
It was a pleasure to watch. Thank you.
Denise Bodden, Historic Programs Manager
National Trust for the Cayman Islands.
Posted by: Denise Bodden | March 22, 2012 at 05:54 PM
Didin't look much different five years later when I first visited LC......hmmmm
Posted by: Martin Keeley | March 22, 2012 at 10:07 PM
2012...Going soon for my 9th year..Little Cayman has grown , but in good ways...the Marine Research Center is a fantastic operation for young minds to study climate changes, fish ecology and soo much more...SCC is just a Barefoot Paradise...thanks to Peter and staff. A "Happy Camper" when I visit to LC!!
I too was a college student in 1970...love the footage and the history ....
Posted by: Suzi Bowden | March 23, 2012 at 09:53 AM
Fantastic film. First started to visit Southern Cross Club in the mid 90's.....it has changed agian so much in the last 16 years! still my favorite place on the globe with oh so many memories1
Posted by: KAT | March 23, 2012 at 11:45 AM
To hear my grandfather (Olney) voice 20 years after his passing was emotional, to put it mildly! As a boy I made the thip to Little Cayman with him many times and stayed at the same cottage. Thanks for a great film and a look back in time!
Steve Scott
Posted by: Steve Scott | March 24, 2012 at 09:36 AM
Love it! Thanks for recording and sharing.
It has been great to see this video and all the pics circulating on Facebook regarding these beautiful islands.
Priscilla Miller, Grand Cayman
Posted by: Priscilla | March 27, 2012 at 01:18 PM
Man I lowe my Cayman! I so born in the wrong Era!!
Posted by: Sharron Thompson | March 28, 2012 at 01:07 PM
I enjoyed watching this video presentation. Growing up on the Brac, many of us would go over by boat on a Sunday for picnics at point of sands. Anyone looking to enjoy authentic island lifestyle - Little Cayman is the paradise that awaits you.
Quincy Brown.
Posted by: Quincy Brown, Ph.D | April 11, 2012 at 11:09 AM
I certainly enjoyed the video!! I love Cayman!!!
Posted by: Ray Bodden | December 05, 2012 at 09:45 AM
Amazing to hear grandfathers voice again. Thanks for sharing video.
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