Napoleon’s Garden Island reveals the amazing botanical history of one remote Atlantic island.Though the South Atlantic island of St. Helena is best known as the site of Napoleon’s exile following his final defeat in 1815, this remote locale also has
The battle of Spionkop took place between 23 and 24 January 1900. This was another failed attempt by General Buller to relieve Ladysmith. It was a major defeat for the British who suffered heavy losses. These images are from Mount
A unique look at Durban during the period between the two world wars.Durban in the 1920’s and 1930’s is a fascinating overview of Durban during a remarkable period of time.It consists of a varied collection of photographs, postcard images and
This weekend I had the pleasure of visiting the Lindfield Victorian House Museum in Aukland Park, Johannesburg. This gem was built in the early 1900’s and is a Provincial Monument near the University of Johannesburg. The current owner, Katherine Love,
On Monday 17 April 1950, this Sunderland Flying Boat crashed in the Durban Harbour in the Maydon Channel. The channel was used as a landing point for these aircraft that were used on the route up through Africa.
To the south of the Pick n Pay Hyper in Durban North is the Muslim Cemetery. Within the cemetery is the sole and lonely military grave of Steward Belal Hassan. Hassan was a crew member of HMS Trent who died
All that remains of the Natal Command HQ is the deteriorating front façade. The ownership of this site has been under dispute for nearly 20 years, after it was sold in dubious circumstances by the City. The concrete sculptures were
Durban North’s first official home as a recognized suburb is at 35 Northway. The original home has been replaced, however the newer house recognizes its legacy with a foundation stone. The Architect was Albert J Thompson, builders, Nicholls and Coombe
The Journeys End Shellhole’s original home in Durban North is now occupied by the Durban North Post Office. The hall with its foundation stones can be seen from Kensington Avenue. The Moths moved to Sunfield Place in 2009 after having
Both of these courageous men, Lance Corporal William Hewitt VC and Lt Reginald Hayward VC , were from Natal. Hewitt ( 2 Batt SA Light Infantry)won his VC for gallantry at Zevenkote at the 3rd Battle of Ypres in 1917