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27 Nov

Posted at 10:41h in KZN Photo Record Blog

One of the special events on the KZN tourist calendar has to be the Creighton Aloe festival, and steam train trip, usually in July which coincides with the unequaled display of Aloes.It has everything for the boys, (steam train) , and families, and also the...

25 Nov

Posted at 15:54h in KZN Photo Record Blog

I have a strange fascination for the declining fortunes of the structures of the past - a fascination a little akin to that of a moths attraction to light. Empangweni Mission is a case in point. The Mission Press (1909), St Johanneskirche (1908), and Gnadenkirche...

25 Nov

Posted at 05:07h in KZN Photo Record Blog

Aerial images always give a different perspective as these two images illustrate. Thanks to micro pilot, Owen Llewellyn-Davies for the ride. [caption id="attachment_92428" align="alignnone" width="250"] Howick Falls from above[/caption] [caption id="attachment_92429" align="alignnone" width="244"] Midmar Dam Wall from above[/caption]  ...

25 Nov

Posted at 04:50h in KZN Photo Record Blog

The Durban Jewish Club is the gathering place of members of the Jewish Community. The Club has always provided a venue for the wider Durban Community and used by many organisations, for meetings, conferences etc, and as an examination venue as depicted here. Our Photographic...

25 Nov

Posted at 04:15h in KZN Photo Record Blog

[caption id="attachment_92404" align="alignleft" width="240" class=" "] One of the leopards "spotted" on a drive[/caption] [caption id="attachment_92405" align="alignnone" width="246"] The current Chief of the Tembe tribe.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_92406" align="alignnone" width="251"] One of the many elephant reveling in a pan[/caption] [caption id="attachment_92407" align="alignnone" width="255"] The rustic but well appointed lounge[/caption] Its...

27 Oct

Posted at 13:22h in KZN Photo Record Blog

The  1542 ha of land for Cedara College was bought in 1902 by the Natal Government and was part of the farm Driefontein and Rietspuit, that originally had been granted to Frans Maritz in 1851 and Theodore Menne in 1849, respectively. Ref: Cedara College. The foundation...

15 Oct

Posted at 05:47h in KZN Photo Record Blog

A while ago I photographed the remains of this old church and wondered about its origins. Whilst visiting the Garrison Church in PMB, I met Earle Larson, who enlightened me and sent the old image of the church. (See  below). Alongside are images I took...

15 Oct

Posted at 05:08h in KZN Photo Record Blog

Most of my site focuses on heritage relating to the built environment, or historical structures. This post is a little reminder of our natural heritage, in this instance images of Howick Falls and the Umgeni Valley below the falls. The images were taken from the...

14 Oct

Posted at 15:20h in KZN Photo Record Blog

What is it that we just don't get about the need for maintenance and preserving historical old buildings? Whilst in Himeville recently I noticed that The Residency, a beautiful sandstone building was being neglected. This to my knowledge was used by the local Magistrate. Surely...

11 Oct

Posted at 11:21h in KZN Photo Record Blog

[caption id="attachment_90470" align="alignnone" width="300"] Calderwood Hall Chapel[/caption] [caption id="attachment_90471" align="alignnone" width="300"] Calderwood Hall wedding and conference venue[/caption] [caption id="attachment_90472" align="alignnone" width="300"] Calderwood Hall Grand Staircase[/caption] [caption id="attachment_90473" align="alignnone" width="300"] Calderwood Hall - Joseph and Edith Jardine[/caption] Calderwood Hall completed in 1902, represents one of the grand old mansions of...

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