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25 Feb

Posted at 13:14h in Uncategorized

Umzimkulu River Lodge , on the banks of the Umzimkulu River, is a mere 22 kilometers from Umzimkulu or about 2 hours drive from Durban. Whether its peace, quiet, and relaxation or maybe canoeing, this is the place to go.  The lodge is on the...

25 Feb

Posted at 12:06h in Uncategorized

Adamshurst is named after the first owners William and Ellen Adams who received the farm by way of a grant, and the home built in 1881.  The home with its two gables, has a wide 36 m passage along its width and crossed by a...

25 Feb

Posted at 09:14h in Uncategorized

Owthorne farm in the Dargle Valley was built in 1882 by Charles William Shaw, but still retains most of the original structure. Further images of this farmhouse can be found under Gallery - Old Natal Farms - Dargle Owthorne. A book featuring this farm and many more...

21 Feb

Posted at 18:59h in Uncategorized

[caption id="attachment_95555" align="alignnone" width="698"] Dusi competitors watching their canoe washing away in horror.[/caption] Having completed 10 Dusi  Canoe Marathons, it is a great privilege to be a second to my son in law Marc Parker this year. I shot a huge number of images on the...

03 Jan

Posted at 14:17h in Uncategorized

A second visit to Fort Napier allowed me to photograph the wood and iron Garrison Officers Mess. Sadly it is in a serious state of neglect. Fort Napier was established on 31 August 1843, and the first British Regiment, the 45th built the Fort. It...

03 Jan

Posted at 11:44h in Uncategorized

The Natal old main Rail line is of great interest to the Railway enthusiasts. I have just published images of the stations and support infrastructure in the GALLERY , under Bridges, Dams, Roads and Rail - Old Natal Rail Line. Many of these structures are...

27 Dec

Posted at 11:59h in Uncategorized

There are some real hidden gems in KZN and Princes Grant Golf Course is no exception, with its verdant greens and fairways, and beautifully designed club house and facilities.The course is built on a portion of the Farm Hyde Park granted to George Prince in...

15 Dec

Posted at 15:16h in Uncategorized

Lastingham Country Lodge, presently run by Lynne Holding and Mike McNab, as a B&B, was built in 1911 by the Lidgett's after whom Lidgetton is named. The Lodge is on 100 acres of the original farm of 5169 acres granted to John Lidgett in 1859....

14 Dec

Posted at 14:32h in Uncategorized

  Timber in the early days of Natal, was a fairly abundant resource in the south facing slopes of the hills of the Natal Midlands. It is thus not surprising that wood features so strongly for ceilings, floors, doors, and windows. As usual verandas were widely...

06 Dec

Posted at 19:02h in Uncategorized

This post commemorates Peter McKenzie who was a local farmer based at Seaforth, brother of General Duncan McKenzie , but most importantly for me, one of my grandfathers lifelong friends. Benjamin Adam Bland, who for many years worked for the two McKenzie brothers transport riding...