Athenaeum art display

The art project currently on display at the Athenaeum building in Central is a project called Conversations with Victoria. Once the project has been implemented it will consist of a number of life-size figures of both political figures as well as ordinary people placed around the statue of Queen Victoria in front of the Public … Continue reading Athenaeum art display →

Athenaeum

The Athenaeum in Port Elizabeth was founded in the 1850′s to promote cultural activities but sadly died out in the 1880′s. In 1893 the Young Men’s Institute, the School of Art, the Naturalists’ Society and the Camera Club came together and re-assert the right of the Athenaeum to occupy a part of the City Hall. The then Town … Continue reading Athenaeum →

Lights outside Prince Alfred Guard Drill Hall

I went to a meeting at the Prince Alfred Drill Hall the other night and on the way out snapped this pic of the lights outside the front door.

The fort on the hill

Fort Frederick in Central is the oldest building in Port Elizabeth. In actual fact, when it was constructed in 1799 it became the first permanent structure built by the British in Africa south of the Equator.

Sterley Cottages

Accorss the road from the No7 Castle Hill Museum stands two historic houses known as the Sterley Cottages. The lower one (not in this picture) is one of three that was built in the 1830's and belonged to William Sterley. Two of the three were demolished some years ago already. Number 12 (in the picture) … Continue reading Sterley Cottages →

Follow the blue line

The Donkin Heritage Trail through Port Elizabeth's Central area connect 47 attractions of historical interest along a 5 kilometer long self guided trail. A booklet with the information on the trail can be obtained from the Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism visitor information centre at the Donkin Reserve. The whole trail is marked by blue lines and visits places … Continue reading Follow the blue line →

Settler Houses

In parts of Central you can still find some of the first homes to be built in Port Elizabeth. These old Settler houses have become quite a popular investment lately and a lot of people are renovating them to their former glory. The area was starting to be one of the most run down parts … Continue reading Settler Houses →

Church tower

The church tower of the Holy Trinity Church in Central

King Edward Hotel

The King Edward Hotel in Central is one of Port Elizabeth's landmark hotels and was built in 1903. It was taken over by a Dubai group a couple of years ago and is busy going through an extensive renovation process. The Grand Hotel across Western Road has also started a renovation process while the Donkin … Continue reading King Edward Hotel →

The Hill’s silhouette

The Hill Presbyterian Church in Central silhouetted against the bright blue sky For more "looking up towards the sky photos", visit Skywatch