THE CLOISTER – MARIANNHILL MONASTERY – A PICTORIAL
Mariannhill Monastery, lies to the north west of the city of Durban. Established by Trappist monks on the 27th of December 1882 under the leadership of Abbot Francis Pfanner. (1885 … Continue reading
ICONIC THEMES – THE CAPE WAGON – A PICTORIAL TREK
The South African historic image is arguably the oldest of any country. Within the activities of homo-sapiens – one has only to look at the artefacts unearthed by Archaeologists across … Continue reading
THE CAPE-WAGON – FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION
In 1987, a group of restorers from the National Museum began the task of assessing and restoring an old ‘Kakebeenwa’ (Jawbone-wagon). This particular ox-wagon, known as the ‘Dirkie Uys Wagon’, … Continue reading
GARDINER STREET – DURBAN – A PICTORIAL HISTORY
Even though much of the financial and social activity of the City of Durban has left the old town – Gardiner Street, that lies at its heart, still attracts events, … Continue reading
West Street – Durban – A Pictorial History
West Street was named after Sir Martin West, Lieutenant Governor of Natal from 1845 to 1849. When Natal was annexed to the Cape of Good Hope in 1845, Martin West … Continue reading
HMS NATAL – Durban Memorial – 100th Anniversary
HMS NATAL The Old Fort in Durban makes for a fascinating visit (not only for historic reasons) but also for the lovely walkways, gardens and stately trees. Only a stone … Continue reading
Tiger’s Kloof / Tiers Kloof
Growing in my garden is a plant that I call my ‘Tiger’s Kloof Plakkie’. I gathered the original plant as a teenager on a visit to Tiger’s Kloof in 1982 … Continue reading
FORT VICTORIA – POINT – DURBAN
On the 4th of December 1838 a small British military ship hove-to off the southern East African coast. From the scuppered sides, Highland soldiers of the 72nd Regiment of Foot … Continue reading
BAY OF NATAL, THE BLUFF AND THE BEREA – ITS FORMATION
I live atop the Berea Ridge, Durban, with almost 360 degree views of the Durban district. One can see the Indian Ocean, the Bay of Natal the Bluff, the Berea … Continue reading
A Durban Maharanee – Art Deco
Alpine is an exceedingly busy and ugly road, with traffic speeding up and down its double-barreled lanes. Hillside detritus spills onto the sidewalks and astonishingly, residents throw their waste down … Continue reading
Graham Leslie McCallum 