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In the 1970’s the derelict mill on the farm Lombardsrus was donated to the Cradock Foundation and with the assistance of the engineering department of the Municipality was housed in the present purpose-built building in the town park. Thus,...
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For an outing with difference, go for a ride with the Blaauwater Railway and experience the facination and beauty of the Lootsberg Pass from a different perspective, namely a railway trolley called "Tubby".
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For a panoramic view of the whole of Cradock take a drive up "Oukop": it will only take 20 minutes of your time. A little piece of the Karoo, just above town, awaits you. Do not forget to take your camera with you.
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The old watermill in Uniondale was built some time between 1852 and 1854 by a James Stewart. This mill has an unusually large wheel, in fact the largest known in South Africa.
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The monument commemorates the Union of South Africa and is a stone pyramid erected on Magazine Hill.
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During the Anglo-Boer War Gideon Scheepers formed his own commando, which operated in the Cape Midlands. He was captured by the British troops and charges of alleged war crimes were laid against him. At the court hearings in Graaff-Reinet he was...
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The present day Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception in Bourke Street, between Somerset and Middle Streets, was consecrated on the 23rd April 1957 and the High Alter on the 24th April 1957. First class relics of St Pius X and St Maria...
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This monument in memory of the Voortrekker leader was erected in 1943.
The monument can be seen about 3 km from the town, at the Camdeboo National Park Offices on the N9 to Middelburg, the route to the north and into the interior, which the...
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Years ago, there was a thriving Jewish community in Willowmore. Over the years the Jews had died or moved away, and now just one was left in Willowmore.
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The important role played by the Jewish "smous" in the sparsely populated interior of the Cape Colony is recognised in a simple monument erected alongside College Road.
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A 10m high egg-shaped dolerite rock, weighing approx, 488 tons, precariously balanced on edge.
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In 1875 The Graaff Reinet Club was established and in 1880 a new clubhouse was erected on Church Square. From 1900-1902 the officers of the 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards, stationed at Graaff Reinet, made use of the club.
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This beautiful stone built water mill stands on the farm Spring Grove in the Kowie River valley near Bedford.
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The scaled-down replica of the Paardekraal monument was erected south of the bridge over the Sundays River.
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Due to discontent in the congregation a split occurred in the Groot Kerk. The main cause of the breakaway segment’s dissatisfaction seems to have been centered on the autocratic personality of the Rev Naude.
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In 1871 the foundation stone of the Trinity Church on the corner of Caledon and Bourke Streets was laid and on the 15 September 1875 the official opening of the church took place. In 1894 it was necessary to enlarge the building and at the same time...
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This second stroll covers the former main street of the village and starts at the Handelshuison the corner of Queen and Geyser Streets.
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Olive Schreiner, her husband, Samuel Cron Cronwright, their baby and their dog, were buried in a sarcophagus on top of Buffelskop on the farm Buffelshoek, 24km south of Cradock, on the Mortimer Road.
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Calitzdorp is a small village. This is a short, slow stroll around part of the village, to see some of the historical buildings and starts at the church.
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Sheer cliffs and precariously balanced columns of Dolerite rise 120 metres from the valley floor, against the timeless backdrop of the vast plains of the Camdeboo. This is the product of volcanic and erosive forces of nature over 100 million years.
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Three months after the end of the first World War a public meeting was called by the Mayor, Mr. H Urquhart, at which it was decided to erect a monument, on the most prominent site in town, in honour of the gallant Graaff-Reinet men who had lost...
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On the 26 June 1902 the foundation stone of the new Town Hall in Church Square named “The Victoria Hall” was laid but building operations only started in April 1910. The town hall was designed along Flemish Renaissance lines.
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There are over 500 Rock Art paintings found in the Uniondale area ranging from 1500 to 6000 years old. The rock art of this region has a very deep spiritual dimension.
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The historic Monument Cemetery lies 10km west of Matjiesfontein (towards Cape Town). The cemetery is a popular stop for Anglo-Boer War enthusiasts and
history buffs.
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For someone who enjoys a stiff hike, spectacular vistas, and is interested in Anglo-Boer War artifacts this hike in the Mountain Zebra National Park is of special interest.
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In the heyday of railways in South Africa, Klipplaat was an important railway junction, being the point at which the main Cape Town to Port Elizabeth line branched off towards Graaff-Reinet. The village grew up to house the railway facilities and...
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The Drostdy at Graaff-Reinet was established in response to petitions from the Boers of the region. On 6 February 1795 a gathering proclaimed the "Graaff-Reinet Colony"
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Dedicated to Boer soldiers "in memory of the fallen in the struggle for Freedom and Justice".
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The first recorded church was in Church Street. Building of a church started in 1792 but was destroyed by fire in 1799 before it could be completed. A second church was completed in September 1800 on the site of the present Dutch Reformed Church or...
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Uniondale is a charming little town which has mercifully escaped an excess of 'development'. Visitors are struck by the beautiful buildings, seven of which are declared historical monuments.
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Darlington Dam, also referred to as Lake Mentz. is a gravity type dam situated in the Sundays River, near Kirkwood, in Eastern Cape, South Africa. It was established in 1922 and was renovated in 1952. The dam has a capacity of 187,000,000 cubic...
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Ernest Pringle of Huntly Glen Farm in the Baviaans River Mountains, north west of Bedford has three amazing collections.
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The old powder magazine stands alone on the hill to the north of Graaff Reinet.
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The Dutch Reformed church in Jansenville has an unusual external Bell-Tower complete with bell that is rung to this day. The tower is typically Victorian styled complete with plaster quoins.
The organ replaced the original organ that is still in...
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The original foundation stone for this building situated on the corner of Bourke and Middle Streets was laid on the 9th July 1913. After undergoing many transformations including being used as a cinema the building was reconsecrated on the 21 May...
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Cradock is a small town with a lot to see and enjoy in a small space. This makes it easy to take a slow stroll around town and see the sights.
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The oldest original church building in use is St James’ Church situated in Somerset Street. The original church consisting of the present nave was built and consecrated on the 29 October 1850. The chancel and sanctuary were added in 1868 and...
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Bedford is easily one of the prettiest villages in the Eastern Cape and is well worth a walk around. The following suggested walk is an easy way to see some, but not all, of the attractive buildings in the village.
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In 1988 South Africa celebrated the 300th anniversary of the arrival of the French Huguenots in the country.
To mark this occasion a small monument in the form of a pyramid was erected in Church Square, Graaff Reinet.
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Start from the Lord Milner Hotel at the heart of the village.
Next door to the Lord Milner, to the west, is the Lairds's Arms, full of the warmth and character of an English country pub. There are historic photographs here of Jimmy Logan, the...
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