The Vinedresser German Settlers to the Cape of Good Hope
Last year, found me in the Northern Cape city of Kimberley. I was attending the funeral of my Grandmother Charlotte Emily Chapman nee’ Dendy who had died several days before … Continue reading
KUDOS to MELROSE RESTORER. 20 McDonald Rd. Durban. Art Deco
This Art Deco building on the corner of McDonald Road and Gale Street, Durban (just above Congella) was marked for demolition about two years ago. When I saw the sign … Continue reading
HOUSE KENTRIDGE, 109 Princess Alice Avenue, Glenwood, Durban
I know this New International Style house in Glenwood, Durban, has a name (Kentridge House) but I think it so deserves another. May I suggest Palm House – for a large … Continue reading
ICE-CREAM PARLOUR / FUNERAL PARLOUR
“Only in Durban!” is an expression that is often on my lips. This is not always an expression of exasperation, but sometimes an expression of bewilderment. The first time I … Continue reading
JUBILEE COURT – a visual joy – Durban
I have long admired this block of flats, situated on Seventh Avenue, Morningside, on the Berea in Durban. Living up to its name, It is a visual joy and cheerful celebration of … Continue reading
MOUNT ROYAL – DURBAN – ART DECO
I have driven past this 5 story block of flats in Congella many times, but had never noticed the Art Deco architectural details, probably because the building is hidden behind … Continue reading
Doomed Mayan Temple – Durban – Art Deco
Several months back as I was exiting Parklands Hospital after having been poked and prodded by the doctor, pierced and plumbed, and feeling just a little irritated by the cost … Continue reading
Which Animal has been the most influential to Zoomorphic Design?
Several years back, I finished a sourcebook on zoomorphic design called ‘4000 Animal, Bird and Fish Motifs’. This entailed a year’s research into the historic cultures, styles and movements that … Continue reading
THE DEAD OF DURBAN – WORLD WAR 1
Yesterday, I visited the Great War Memorial in Gardiner Street in Durban. My intention was to photograph all the brass tablets that record the names of those men and women … Continue reading
Private H. Deutchmann / alias Maconochie
While researching Hugh Crawford McCallum who perished in the 1st World War, I happened upon the interesting name of a South African soldier who also lost his life in the … Continue reading
Graham Leslie McCallum 