now on display at Commissioner's House at Dockyard, courtesy of collectors Fay and Geoffrey Elliott.

Part of a series, the show, titled "Recent Acquisitions of the Fay and Geoffrey Elliott Collection'' will be on display until April 30 at the newly restored building.

The show is part of collaborative effort between the Elliotts, who are Smith's Parish residents, and the Bermuda Archives which holds their art in its climate controlled facility.

The Elliotts began to collect the watercolours in 1992, shortly after their arrival here.

The collection shows how Bermuda developed, particularly Hamilton, Dockyard, and the forts, and shows much about the daily life for civilian and military residents.

It will be shown in the Fay and Geoffery Elliott Room in the Commissioner's House, which was opened by Premier Jennifer Smith on November 30.

Maritime Museum Curator Charlotte Andrews said this week: "The exhibits will rotate every few months. Each exhibition will reveal captivating aspects of Bermuda's past.

"It is an unparalleled collection that should absolutely be seen by everyone on the Island,'' Ms Andrews said. "The Bermuda Maritime Museum is very pleased to present this landmark collection to the public.

"Bermuda is fortunate to have such people as Fay and Geoffrey, who are willing to share their impressive collection. Credit must also go to the Bermuda Archives and Government Archivist Karla Hayward and her staff who are carefully preserving these artifacts.'' ARTISTS ART