19th Century
| Year | Date | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1831 | Free coloured men who meet the property requirements, are given the right to vote for members of Parliament. | |
| 1833 | The Slavery Abolition Act 1833 is passed, ending the practice of slavery throughout the British Empire. | |
| 1834 | Slavery itself is abolished, and the descendants of enslaved and liberated Africans, which form the bulk of Barbados population begin a process of making inroads in society. Samuel Jackman Prescod becomes the first person of (partial) African descent to be elected to Parliament. | |
| 1835 | The Police Force is established. | |
| 1861 | 29 March | The introduction of piped water in Bridgetown. |
| 1867 | The Harbour Police Force is established. | |
| 1875 | Uprisings (now known as the "Confederation riots") occurred due to efforts by the Imperial Crown to establish a Crown Colony government consisting of Barbados and the Windward Islands. (to 1876) | |
| 1881 | The Executive Council is created separate of the Upper House by an Act of local Parliament. | |
| 1882 | The Harbour Police Force is merged into the land-based Police Force. | |
| 1885 | Moves to Confederate isle with the Windward Islands is abandoned, the capitol of the Windward Islands shifts to St. George, Grenada; and the island restores self-government as before. |
Read more about this topic: Timeline Of Barbadian History
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