Weston College, Mooi River, was an important remount station during the Anglo Boer War (1899 – 1902). The original farm, Mount Victoria was the base and at some point in time had up to 9000 horses being acclimatized
The St John’s Church, alongside the Helen Bridge was opened on 17 July 1872 by Bishop of Pietermaritzburg, Rev MacRorie. The church has been deconsecrated and is now used as a creche for local Bruntville children. The signs of demise
An extremely well attended evening was hosted by DLI on 2 August, with the guest speaker being Major General Duncan Capps, who was on holiday to visit his family in KZN. The evening started off with a welcome by Colonel
The Mount Prospect Cemetery near Majuba contains the grave of Sir George Pomeroy Colley, who was killed at Majuba, officers an men from HMS Boadicea and Dido, and members of the 58th and 60th Regiments, The battle of Majuba was
This monument and stone is to the south of Stanger, near Groutville and has commanding views to the north and south. It is said that Shaka used the rock as a seat to review his impi’s on manoeuver. Images: Hugh
Whilst photographing at Weston College, Mooi River, I came across the grave of General Buller’s, faithful dog ‘Yalu”, that died in 1907, and is buried alongside one of the old farm houses used as a billet by the British. I
This police station in Alexandra Road in Pietermaritburg, was formerly the Natal Mounted Police Barracks. Built by Colonel Hime and completed in 1890. The front facade shown here forms the front of a U shaped building. It is a heritage
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 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
SANS under the expert guidance of Simon Haw visited the site of this battle which was one of many attempts to lift the siege of Ladysmith. The battle of Hart’s Hill (Inniskilling Hill/Terrace) was part of the attempt to relieve