The House of May 15th

The House of May 15th on Dick Francis Avenue, Palmerston West. This is the administrative centre of The People's Republic of Tamba - Tamba.
Built in 1800 by a team led by the Berrys employing labour from the garrison, the house was designed for Governor Bentall by the London architect John Nash. Due to structural problems there was a major overhaul in 1850, influenced by the style of Andrew Jackson Downing.
The residence of the Governors, when Sir Brougham Sleight instituted the Kakoy Dynasty in 1854 he designated this the Kakoy's Palace.
Melvin Marylebone, being largely absent from the island, allowed Major Ambrose (de facto 'ruler' ) to move into the 'big house'.
The house was the focus of intense fighting during the Revolution.
Since The Revolution the house has served as an administrative centre, although the Peoples Council have office accommodation elsewhere in Palmerston all important meetings and diplomatic business are carried out here. Dick Francis now divides his time between the bungalow in the grounds and his small-holding at Cox Plantation.