Towns
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02 May 2017
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Badagry
Badagry was established in 15th century, Built by in 15th century.
Badagry town is an ancient town that is important in Nigerian history as it houses relics from a dark segment of Nigerian history and it is also a testament of the tenacity of the Nigerian people in the face of adversity.
Things To Do
["Visit the relics from the slave trade era"]
Safety Tips
["don't wander off without a guide"]
Notable As
a historical site in Nigerian history with relics from the colonial era.
Why Was It Built?
as a slave port which was used for transporting slaves to the Western world.
Historical Incidence
["Christianity was first preached in Nigeria at Badagry in 1842 by Rev Thomas Birch Freeman.","The first educational system of Nigeria as a British colony started in Badagry where the first primary school was established by the Wesleyan mission (Methodist Church) in 1843 and was named Nursery of Infant church which later became St. Thomas\u2019 Anglic"]
What To Bring
["Light clothing","A pair of sunglasses.","A camera- see history through your lens"]
Type Of People Who Visit
Historians, Tourists, Fun seekers.
Reason For Loving Place
Its serenity and the history it has to offer.
Quote About Place
["Badagry; A walk through the life of a slave- Hotels.ng places of interest 2016","Short history of Badagry slave trade- Naira land, 2015."]
Nice Things About Place
It is history preserved in time
Reason To Recommend Place
To go and learn about the history of our predecessors
Unknown:
None
Location name:
Lagos
Time built:
15th century
Things to do:
["Visit the relics from the slave trade era"]
Safety tips:
["don't wander off without a guide"]
Platform:
places
Security:
3
Latitude:
6.431580
Notable as:
a historical site in Nigerian history with relics from the colonial era.
Address:
Why was it built?:
as a slave port which was used for transporting slaves to the Western world.
Historical incidence:
["Christianity was first preached in Nigeria at Badagry in 1842 by Rev Thomas Birch Freeman.","The first educational system of Nigeria as a British colony started in Badagry where the first primary school was established by the Wesleyan mission (Methodist Church) in 1843 and was named Nursery of Infant church which later became St. Thomas\u2019 Anglic"]
Age limit:
Poi doc:
built
What to bring:
["Light clothing","A pair of sunglasses.","A camera- see history through your lens"]
Longitude:
2.887644
Type of people who visit:
Historians, Tourists, Fun seekers.
Reason for loving place:
Its serenity and the history it has to offer.
Quote about place:
["Badagry; A walk through the life of a slave- Hotels.ng places of interest 2016","Short history of Badagry slave trade- Naira land, 2015."]
Nice things about place:
It is history preserved in time
Reason to recommend place:
To go and learn about the history of our predecessors
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