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Tag Archives: Heritage
The Old Contemptibles Plaque (Southampton)
In my meanderings around cemeteries in the UK I sometimes encounter plaques on the graves of the “Old Contemptibles”. Unfortunately they are not that easy to research because it is easier to research a soldier that died in the war … Continue reading
Posted in Cemetery, Heritage, Memorials elsewhere, Military, Outside RSA, United Kingdom, World War 1
Tagged Heritage, Old Contemptible, plaque, Southampton, War memorial, World War 1
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Michael Gibson GC
Michael Gibson (06/1906 – 18/10/1940) was awarded the George Cross for his actions on 17 October 1940 in Coventry. He was 34 years old and serving in the Corps of Royal Engineers when he and Second Lieutenant Alexander “Sandy” Campbell … Continue reading
Posted in George Cross, Heritage, Memorials elsewhere, Outside RSA, United Kingdom, World War 2
Tagged George Cross, Heritage, Memorials elsewhere, Outside RSA, South Africa, United KIngdom, World War 2
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Derelict C13 Balcony Coach 7936
I spotted this faded and derelict beauty while I was visiting Millsite, and kept on coming back to her because she had so much character, and even with all the water damage and years of neglect her leather and woodwork … Continue reading
Posted in Heritage, South Africa, Trains & railways, West Rand
Tagged C13 Balcony, coach, Heritage, Millsite, railways, Randfontein, SAR, South African Railways, train
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Constitutional Hill
This gallery really consists of 4 separate areas because there are really 4 distinct places to see at Constitutional Hill. Starting with the Court, then moving onto The Fort, Number 4 Jail and finally the Womens Jail. “The Constitutional Court … Continue reading
Posted in Heritage, Johannesburg, Personal, South Africa
Tagged Apartheid, Constitution, Constitutional Hill, criminal, Heritage, Hillbrow, Johannesburg Fort, Number 4 Jail, prisoner, South Africa, The Fort, Womens Jail
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A Voortrekker Monument in Newlands, Johannesburg.
I have to admit this was a strange find that I made while on my way to the cemetery in 2012. Situated in the grounds of the “Waterval Gemeente” Dutch Reformed Church in Newlands, it is the sort of thing easily … Continue reading
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Tagged Emma Park, Heritage, Newlands, oxwagon, Voortrekker Monument, Waterval Gemeente
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