[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...
Visiting Ithala Game Reserve earlier in 2022, it was a shock to see the state of the main camp and roads of the park. Covid is no excuse for doing zero maintenance and of the 67 units in the camp, I would estimate that 60 percent...
For a cocktail of fishing, game viewing , sunsets, landscapes and breathtaking views, Nkwazi Lodge on Josini Dam is a great stayover. Contacts :info@pongolagamereserve.co.za / 034-4351123 [caption id="attachment_123332" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Fishing boats below the lodge[/caption] [caption id="attachment_123333" align="aligncenter" width="300"] View of the bar and lake[/caption] [caption id="attachment_123334" align="aligncenter"...
[caption id="attachment_123005" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Durban North Police Station[/caption] Situated in the heart of Durban North is the local Headquarters of Durban North, South African Police Service (SAPS). Across the road from the entrance is the Wall of Remembrance for service members of this station who died in...
Maidstone All Saints Church has artwork by Wilgeford Vann Hall, who specialised in stained glass and the wood carved Reredos created by her friend Mary Stainbank. They both worked at Ezayo Studios at Coedmore. This album shows the finished artwork, in situ, along with the...