Bermuda had one of the smallest pavilions at Wembley: a reproduction of the Walsingham Housea restaurant and pub known and loved by all Bermudians. The original was built in 1651 and served, for a brief time, as home to the Irish poet, Tom Moore. The copy was accurate in every detail, from the Bermudan slate roof to the green jalousies on the windows and even recreated Moore's room.
Bermuda's history as a naval base could actually be heard in the main hall, where the bell from H.M.S. Shannon was rung on the hour. During one of the most famous naval battles of all time, the Shannon captured American ship "Chesapeake" outside Boston harbour during the War of 1812.
The garden surrounding the pavilion was landscaped with native flowers including Easter lillies, hibiscus, pallen and oleander.
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