This settlement became British Army Barracks in 1841. The British had taken over Jamaica and stationed troops in the lowlands of the Blue Mountains. The man given the task to build and run the station was Major General Sir William Maynard Gomm who was Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica at the time. The British stayed in Newcastle until the Second World War.

California became a state in America in 1850 following the influx of people in the land due to the gold rush. California entered into the States as a free state. Although many did not find gold, California became well known for its agriculture and economic opportunities for working families. Mary Seacole did not live in California but she ran a store that replenished men coming to and from the state.

The Lenox family is from Scotland.  Edith goes to Scotland for a wedding tour.  This picture is of a park where Margaret meets Bessie and Nicholas Higgins. Mr. Thornton also has a scene in this park. This park is located in Edinburgh, Scotland.