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The house was the venue for a meeting with the founders of the Berkeley Institute in 1879 which led to the school’s opening in 1897.

“The only ones who can be considered responsible for today’s situation are those who had the duty of care for Wantley.”Ĭolonel Burch earlier confirmed that Wantley, located on Princess Street, would be levelled. “The Minister has criticised the chorus of objections to Wantley’s demolition, apparently blaming those concerned about the loss of this piece of Bermuda’s heritage for not doing anything sooner to halt its demise. She was speaking after Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch, the Minister of Public Works, said in the House of Assembly that groups that had launched a campaign to save the building should have done more to preserve it.īut a BNT spokeswoman said: “The BHC purchased a building of significant national importance in 2008 and was responsible for its care as it deteriorated over 13 years. Wantley, on Princess Street, North Hamilton (Photograph by Akil Simmons)Ī historic buildings charity clashed with the Government yesterday after it was confirmed a historic Hamilton house would be demolished.Ī Bermuda National Trust spokeswoman said the Bermuda Housing Corporation, a government quango that owns the home, should have protected the site.