The attached hand-out was prepared for those visiting old St Thomas Church and covers many of the colorful characters buried in the cemetery. Names such as Richard Vause, Julia Gardner, William Hartley, Henry Currie and William Acutt, amongst others are
Somtseu Road Hindu Temple
This Temple in 24 Somtseu Road, also known as Shree Thakundwara & Dharmashala, was designed by JP Mumford and built in 1901. It is well worth a visit in order to see the ornate shrines that form part of the
Durban Berea – Monaltrie
This old Berea home, designed by Street Wilson & Fyfe in 1897, has been significantly altered. It is now utilized as offices. The house was built for WM Auerswald, the Austrian Consul, and incorporated a three storied tower, with red
Natal Mounted Rifles – (old Stamford Hill Aerodrome control tower)
The Headquarters for the Natal Mounted Rifles is built in the Art Deco style and was the original control tower for the Stamford Hill Aerodrome. The airport was built in the 1930’s with this sole surviving building built in
St Mary’s Church Greyville
St Mary’s church in 8 Windemere road, Greyville, was designed by Baker & Fleming. The church has a basilican nave, transepts, a sanctuary, apse and chapel. The church has a Romanesque style with a campanile and round brick arches. The
Stella Aurora – The History of a South African University. Volume III by Bill Guest
Bill Guest, Professor Emeritus and senior research associate in historical studies at UKZN has published his third volume of the history of this esteemed institution. The Pietermaritzburg agent for sales and distribution is Michelle Prowse at Ladybean Books (ladybean01@gmail.com) and
S.A. National Society – March Meeting – On History , Food and a Culture Gap.
MARCH MEETING – HUGH GLEN & STEPHEN KOTZE MARCH MEETING On Tuesday 12 March, members were entertained with a double bill. In the first of the two talks, Hugh Glen invited first century Roman gourmet Aspicius to share his
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The 45th Regiment of Foot (Sherwood Foresters) monument commemorates the members of this Regiment that operated in Natal between 1843 and 1859. The Regiment had arrived in Pietermaritzburg in August 1843 and had there camp at what is now Fort
Pietermaritzburg – Tatham Art Gallery.
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PMB – Town Hill Mental Hospital
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