Roxborough, Manchester
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History of the estate and great house
The estate was originally called "Roxbro Castle".[1] Over the years the great house became derelict until, despite renovation proposals, it was destroyed by fire in 1968.[1] since 2012[update]Template:Dated maintenance category (articles)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". there are again proposals from the Jamaica National Heritage Trust to restore the building.[1]
Economy
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Notable people
Notable people from Roxborough include:
- Norman Washington Manley (Jamaican National Hero)[1]
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References
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