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The Circus is in the center of Basseterre, and it is located at the circular traffic intersection of the city.
It was built after the Great Fire destroyed the town in 1867.
The planned expansion of Liverpool Row and Fort Street in the case of another fire would allow for faster traffic flow and prevents flames from moving easily in case of another catastrophe.
The Berkeley Memorial, an elegant clock in the center of the Circus, was erected to honor Thomas Berkeley Hardtman Berkeley, a local senator and a landowner.
Moreover, early planted trees were damaged by numerous hurricanes, and palm trees were planted around the inner plaza, which was subsequently paved.
Also, the Circus was claimed to be built to look like London’s Piccadilly Circus. It is notable during various carnivals and other festivals.
The focus of town is the Circus, a roundabout apparently inspired by London’s Piccadilly Circus. Anchored by a green clock tower (the Victorian-style Berkeley Memorial Clock), it is surrounded by quaint buildings housing shops and banks.
The terrace of the Ballahoo restaurant is a great vantage point for people-watching.