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The Circus is a circular road junction located in the heart of Basseterre and was created after the "Great Fire," which destroyed much of town in 1867. In the new layout, Liverpool Row and Fort Street were widened to make sure that the traffic could move faster in case of another fire, and also to prevent the fast spreading of flames. In time, the Circus was decorated with the ornate clock in its center called the Berkeley Memorial, in honor of Thomas Berkeley Hardtman Berkeley, a local legislator and estate owner. Palm trees were planted around the inner square, which was eventually paved, and many of the earlier planted trees were destroyed by numerous hurricanes over time. The Circus was said to have been designed to resemble Piccadilly Circus in London. Four main streets lead from the Circus in the direction of the compass points, and the Circus is a hub of city activity, especially during numerous carnivals and other festivals.

Bay Road Bank Street Fort Street, Basseterre, St. Kitts

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