St Johns Figtree Church

One of the oldest churches on Nevis

Located not far from Charles Town, St. John's Figtree dates from 1680. It contains the marriage certificate of British Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson to Francis Nisbet. Nelson was a captain in the Royal ...

One of the oldest churches on Nevis

Located not far from Charles Town, St. John's Figtree dates from 1680. It contains the marriage certificate of British Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson to Francis Nisbet. Nelson was a captain in the Royal ...

Nelson was here

Horatio Nelson was married to Fanny Nisbet here. Well worth a visit. It is a 17th century stone building and easy to find on the main road. It has had some unfortunate renovations but you can look p...

Nelson was here

Horatio Nelson was married to Fanny Nisbet here. Well worth a visit. It is a 17th century stone building and easy to find on the main road. It has had some unfortunate renovations but you can look p...

Interesting place

I spent a half hour wandering the churchyard. The cemetery has stones dating back to the 18th century and maybe earlier. The oldest part of the grounds were not well kept and it was a bit difficult to...