Castries, Saint Lucia — Caribbean Region (Lesser Antilles)
Derek Walcott Square
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 12, 2019
1. Derek Walcott Square Marker
Derek Walcott Square
This square was renamed 'Derek Walcott Square' on 23rd January 1993 to commemorate the award of Nobel Prize for Literature to Mr. Walcott in 1992.
Derek Walcott, poet, painter and playwright was born in St. Lucia on 23rd Jaunuary 1930. He was educated at the St. Mary's College, Castries and at the University of the West Indies.
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Derek Walcott, Nobel Laureate Literature 1992
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is January 23, 1993.
Location. 14° 0.534′ N, 60° 59.428′ W. Marker is in Castries. Marker is on Laborie Stree just north of Brazil Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Castries LC04 301, Saint Lucia. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hon. Derek Alton Walcott (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir William Arthur Lewis (within shouting distance of this marker); World Wars Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Sir John George Melvin Compton (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Jean Baptiste Bideau (about 210 meters away); Simon Bolivar (about 210 meters away);
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 12, 2019
2. Derek Walcott Square Marker
The marker can be seen here at the base of the 'ma sav' tree (Lucian creole for "I don't know").
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, 45
3. Derek Walcott Square Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, June 12, 2019
4. The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, a few steps from Derek Walcott Square
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, October 18, 2022
5. Interior of the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 3. submitted on March 5, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 4. submitted on June 22, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. 5. submitted on March 5, 2023, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
