Tag Archive: history of johannesburg

13 Feb

Bertrams and Lorentzville

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February 13, 2014 at 11:55 pm 31 Comments
28 Nov

Before Ponte there was…

My next feature piece on JHBlive is out and gives a brief history on the site where Ponte now stands. Read it HERE in all it’s glory. If you’re a…
November 28, 2013 at 7:46 am 13 Comments
22 Nov

Fairview (once known as ‘Fawcus Township’ sometimes spelt ‘Faucus’)

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November 22, 2013 at 9:45 pm 9 Comments
23 Oct

JHBlive monthly feature

I’m back after a short period of burying myself in new research, planning and writing. The result (well, one of them) is my new monthly historical feature on JHBLive called…
October 23, 2013 at 8:10 am 1 Comment
17 Sep

Short film of Johannesburg from 1970/1

I came across this short film (more of a silent documentary set to music really) by Alan Michael Levy posted on You Tube. It’s an interesting look back in time…
September 17, 2013 at 10:57 pm Leave a comment
06 Sep

Heritage Tours this weekend

Johannesburg Heritage Foundation are hosting a bunch of tours this weekend (7th & 8th September 2013). Download the brochure here for tour information and times. All the tours start at…
September 6, 2013 at 12:51 pm 1 Comment
03 Sep

Jeppestown & Belgravia Pt.6 (Belgravia Hotel, general views and odds & ends)

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September 3, 2013 at 8:50 am 2 Comments