Prester John Cross

Behind the City Hall in the city centre stands a very unique monument. The Prester John Memorial is the only monument in the world dedicated to the mythical King-priest who was rumoured to live somewhere in Africa. While the Portuguese were looking for a sea way to the East around Africa, it was also their quest … Continue reading Prester John Cross →

Of angels and books

One of the, at a lack of a better word, features on the historic Public Library in the city centre with what looks like an angel on top and a book in the centre.

Queen Vic and the library tower

The statue of Queen Victoria was erected in front of the Public Library in the city centre in 1903 in commemoration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee (1897). The library building itself was erected in 1902.

Post Office tower reflection

The Old Post Office tower in the city centre reflecting in one of the Feathermarket Centre's windows

City Hall clock

The Port Elizabeth City Hall must be one of the most beautiful historic buildings in the city. It was originally built between 1858 and 1862 with the clock tower being added in 1883.

Library gate

I had a chance to walk around the Market Square area last Sunday morning without all the cars and people about that is the norm during the week. Unfortunately for me it was dark and cloudy, so I didn't take as many pictures as I wanted to. One of those I did get was the … Continue reading Library gate →

St Mary’s wedged

Visitors from out of town are usually very intrigued with the front view of the St Mary's Anglican Church in the Port Elizabeth city centre. If you go up the side road you will see the whole side and back of the church, but from the Govan Mbeki Avenue (Main Street) side it looks like the … Continue reading St Mary’s wedged →

Historic spires

The historic Public Library along with the St Mary's Anglican Cathedral in the city centre has a very nice collection of interesting spires and little towers.

Reserve Bank Bronze Doors

The Reserve Bank building just off Flemming Square behind the Port Elizabeth City Hall has a pair of magnificent bronze doors which I bet a lot of people walk past without even noticing. The doors were designed by Robert Bain in 1942 and represents the twelve signs of the Zodiac.

Govan Mbeki Street vendors

Vendors selling their wares on Govan Mbeki Avenue (Main Street) in downtown Port Elizabeth. The one table contains fresh fruit and vegetables while the other one has things like sweets, makeup and mobile phone holders.