Union Castle II
Following on from the previous post on Tim Gallwey’s Union Castle memories, Trevor Friend sent in scans of his Union Castle memorabilia including a map of Africa and the schedule of sailings for 1955. By the way, I … Read More
New Forest High 1969
Trevor Friend sent in this picture of his matric class. Speak up if you know any of them. Back Row: – Andrew (Andy) Miller, Keith Demmer, John (Johnny) Banks, Brian Lloyd, David Downs Middle Row: – Trevor Friend, Gordon … Read More
Durban Schools : Matriculation Classes
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Taking a cue from the Glenwood Matric Class photo posted a while back, I thought of the idea of posting Durban School Matric classes over the years. I’ve cleared it with Allan Jackson and he liked the idea. It would … Read More
Chelmsford Primary School Class 1 1963
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Karen Ward has sent me this 1963 Class 1 photo. She cannot remember the names of the pupils but she was the only girl in the class and stands in the middle of the back row. Two away from her … Read More
Da Gama Clock Update
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Most Durbanites are familiar with the Da Gama Clock which has stood on Victoria Embankment for many years. It has been in a sorry state for many years and was extensively vandalised but the city, thankfully, is now doing … Read More
Tram shelter upgrade
Here’s some good news for a change. I recently received some pictures from Kevan Mardon showing before and after the restoration and repair of the tram shelter at the top of Florida Road. And here’s the shelter after the completion … Read More
Musgrave Centre
Arthur Gammage sent in some interesting pictures of Musgrave Centre. He wrote: Good day Allan. One of your respondents mentioned the Musgrave Centre and asked about any images. I have an artist’s impression and a photo of the original centre as attached, from … Read More
Airmail
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I have just received a scan of a very interesting airmail postcard which was sent in by Derk van Groningen who acquired it during a trip to Zimbabwe. It is dated 5 March 1925 and there was an experimental airmail service between Durban … Read More
Old Durban Photos
I was sent these pictures of Durban taken probably in the 1920s / 1930s. Click on the pictures to enlarge. This postcard shows the view of Durban looking across the Bay towards the Bluff. Share this:
Bernie and Mabs
Here’s another great picture from Mary McCann’s photo album mentioned in a previous post. Nothing is really known about the picture or Bernie and Mabs except the approximate date of 1925 and that they must have been visiting friends or … Read More