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21 Oct Durban – Hollis House – 178 Florida Road

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It's a nice change to see that the Edwardian, Hollis House built, by Jack George Hollis has been restored (2020). Prior to this the house had been severely burnt, restored and then left in a state of disrepair, after being used as a restuarant. George Hollis...

29 Sep Mary Stainbank – Della Robbia Sculpting – Addington Children’s Hospital

Posted at 12:55h in KZN Photo Record Blog

[caption id="attachment_118158" align="aligncenter" width="233"] Addington Children's Hospital entrance 2010 with Della Robbia above door.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_118159" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Sketch by Mary Stainbank in design of sculpture for the Children's Hospital.[/caption] The sketch for the sculpture above the Prince entrance was drawn by Mary Stainbank for the Addington...

03 Sep Tala Game Reserve – Umlaas Road.

Posted at 17:44h in KZN Photo Record Blog

After five weeks of lock-down it was great to spend a day with a picnic in this game reserve and enjoy the game and flora. A bonus was that the manager allowed us to picnic on the veranda of their signature lodge, Lead-wood Lodge. It...

04 Aug Saving House Biermann (Barrie) – Glenwood Drive – An Appeal.

Posted at 17:53h in KZN Photo Record Blog

[caption id="attachment_117790" align="aligncenter" width="141"] House Biermann - Spiral cast iron stairway[/caption] Barrie Biermann (1924 - 1991) who spent much of his working life teaching at the School of Architecture, built a home for himself in Glenwood that became admired by his colleagues for its brilliant use...

03 Jul Fordoun Hotel & Spa

Posted at 12:10h in KZN Photo Record Blog

Fordoun Hotel and Spa, like all hospitality businesses is feeling the chill wind of the Covid 19 lock-down. They have opened up their trails to the public and provide sumptuous picnic baskets to visitors who are screened before entry is allowed. The tourism sector is a huge...

05 Apr Kokstad’s St Patricks’ Cathedral

Posted at 12:41h in KZN Photo Record Blog

Another of our National Gems is St Patrick's Cathedral built in 1924, in Hope Street ,Kokstad. If you are passing through, do yourself a favour and visit this wonderful cathedral. You wont be disappointed, especially if you enjoy, the stained glass, which is in abundance. [caption...

04 Apr Addington Hospital Nurses’ Home

Posted at 15:40h in KZN Photo Record Blog

This present Government is intending to introduce a National Health Scheme (NHS), which is a noble ambition. However it cant even do the basics in maintaining its present infrastructure and look after the facilities for staff. The images below, are in the Addington Nurses' Home,...

04 Apr Estcourt – St Mathews Anglican Church

Posted at 13:49h in KZN Photo Record Blog

Architecturally and with the many stained-glass windows, this natural sandstone 1882 Church is one of my favorites in KZN. The ambiance from the natural light seeping through the windows gives the interior a special peaceful aura. I was grateful for Fr, Madoda Khumalo for giving...

01 Apr Major General Woodgate’s grave – St John’s Mooi River

Posted at 13:14h in KZN Photo Record Blog

Interested Military Historians may need to start considering how to protect important Military graves and this one is no exception. The St John's Church has been abandoned and is now a Pre-School. The graveyard is unkempt and is being encroached on all side by Bruntville...

31 Mar Durban’s Royal Hotel

Posted at 14:56h in KZN Photo Record Blog

Opening in 1845, the Royal Hotel, this iconic hotel has stood the test of time. (For 175 years.) It is however the hotel's Grill Room, that stays imprinted in the mind. The room with all its Colonial trappings, retains it's charm. As always I am drawn...