St Joseph's Cathedral at Mariannhill, built by the Trappists in 1907 is worthy of a visit as is the nearby Monastery. The artwork in the Cathedral is prolific, so it is easy to miss one special stained-glass window shown below. It was the first use of...
One of the interesting parts of visiting old clubs is the memorabilia collected over the years members. Scottburgh Surf Life Saving, on KZN South Coast is no exception. The plaque below must have been made many years ago and the artist a visionary who could see...
The museum was started in 2000 as a small private museum, and has since expanded to host one of the biggest and most spectacular collections of African arts and crafts in the world. The collection is held in Roberts House, a fully restored Victorian national monument,...
The criminals are at work everywhere in this country!! George and Annie North arrived in 1860 and set up a successful businesses in Durban. They also acquired and farmed in Northdene. The North's were great benefactors and donated North Park to the Natal Parks Board. They...
[caption id="attachment_123902" align="aligncenter" width="200"] The front Facade of Fields Hill Shopping Centre[/caption] The old Fields Hill Hotel was opened in 1922 by Luther Field. In 1996 the new Fields Shopping Centre was opened on the site by John Padley Field. What is positive is that the...
[caption id="attachment_123880" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The fish traps in the Kosi lake system[/caption] [caption id="attachment_123881" align="aligncenter" width="300"] View of one of the many lakes viewed from the pool deck.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_123882" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The central service area with lounge, dining room and bar.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_123883" align="aligncenter" width="300"] One of...
[caption id="attachment_123816" align="aligncenter" width="329"] Hunting Lodge - first rondavel built.[/caption] Sir Walter Francis Hely-Hutchinson, born in England (1849-1913) and married to May Justice in1881 entered the Colonial Service and after several postings became Governor of Natal and Zululand between 1893 and 1901. He then served as...
[caption id="attachment_123717" align="aligncenter" width="266"] Mary Stainbank's "Hope of a Nation" sculpture[/caption] [caption id="attachment_123718" align="aligncenter" width="169"] Painting by Mary on her easel and paints[/caption] [caption id="attachment_123719" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The old Granary, presently the Museum[/caption] [caption id="attachment_123720" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The destroyed causeway over the Umhlatuzana River[/caption] [caption id="attachment_123721" align="aligncenter" width="275"] The...
It is with alarm that more of our heritage is being destroyed. In this instance, protected homes in Northdene are being destroyed. In this case it is the old North family home that is being demolished. How this protected home has been allowed to be demolished...
The Mount Edgecombe Interchange, built by SANRAL at a cost of R1.14 billion, was opened in 2018. The Interchange links the N2 to Verulam, Umhlanga, Umhlanga Ridge, Durban North and Phoenix via the M41. Up to 803 persons were employed during the contract to build this 4...