Grahamstown

Dick King statue in East London South Africa
Dick King (Richard “Dick” Phillip King) is a name that is memorable in South African history. One of 13 children he was born in Chatham England on the 28th November 1813 and together with his parents came to South Africa as part of the 1820 settlers program.  The family first […]

Dick King

Cecil John Rhodes' funeral procession in Cape Town South africa on 3 April 1902
Sir Cecil John Rhodes – One of the foremost personalities in South African history –  was a statesman and empire builder. Rhodes was born in England on July 5th 1853 in the town of Bishop’s Stortford. At the age of 17 he was sent to Natal, after he had been […]

Sir Cecil John Rhodes

View of Grahamstwon
In the heart of South Africa’s Frontier Country tourist route of the Eastern Cape Province, lies the historic town of Grahamstown.  At the mention of Grahamstown, for most South Africans two things spring to mind,  the first being Rhodes University and the second is the National Arts Festival. In 1812, […]

Grahamstown – Eastern Cape

Hogsback on the Frontier Route South Africa
The Frontier Route in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa is possibly an area that has the richest and varied history in the country.  There are lovely little towns with varied attractions and accommodation etc. all within easy reach of Grahamstown, Port Elizabeth and East London while touring South […]

The Frontier Route – Historic Towns

King Williams Town is situated along the Banks of the Buffalo River at the foot of the Amathole Mountains in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Named after Britain’s King William IV, it was founded in 1826 and is part of the modern day municipality of Buffalo City. In […]

King Williams Town – Eastern Cape