Nelson's Dockyard has been restored as an historic site
The Copper & Lumber Store Hotel

The Copper & Lumber Store Hotel

The discover of copper as a reliable method of protecting the bottom of wooden ships in tropical waters brought about the building in 1783, of the Copper and Lumber Store at what was to become known as Nelson's Dockyard in English Harbour.

However, as steam ships became
more important than sail, and as peace came, activity at the Dockyard waned and by 1906 it had been handed over to the colonial government.

And so

the Dockyard's Copper and Lumber Store lay forgotten and neglected, overgrown by lush vegetation, silent in the long, hot days, steeped in the rich naval history of an age which had passed on.

Restoration work was also continued on the superb bedroom suites

to ensure that the Georgian style and authenticity of the accomodations was balanced by the comfort and amenity required by today's guests.
It was the realisation of the history which lay locked in the ruins which encouraged the beginning of restoration work in 1950 and by 1978 the ancient Store had been partially restored and converted into self catering apartments.

The process of authentic restoration and conversion of the property into a Georgian Inn was begun in 1982 and continued through 1988 with the creation of a top quality courtyard restaurant, the ''Wardroom"",

the development of an English Pub ''the Mainbrace'' and the further refurbishment of intimate lounge area and shaded outdoor patios.