My fondest memory of the Edward Hotel was having our matric farewell dance in the back hall. And eating there a couple of times. The hotel has been closed for a number of years now and have undergone a revamp and upgrade with plans to reopen later this year. Since the announcement the management group … Continue reading The King Edward Hotel by the Donkin Reserve
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History on the mind
Port Elizabeth is really fortunate to have a lot of different cultures and heritages come together here over the years and if you have history on your mind, then it's just the place to be. In this case the Donkin Street Houses behind one of the Route 72 Voting Line figures.
Indian memorial at the Donkin Reserve
I was taking a couple of pictures on the Donkin Reserve the other day and noticed this plaque on the stone wall by the Great Flag. I don't know if it is a recent addition or if I've just never noticed it. Weird, but anyways. The plaque marks the 150th anniversary (as on 16 November … Continue reading Indian memorial at the Donkin Reserve
Country in the city on Route 67
A hint of country in the city - tufts of grass on the Donkin Reserve with a windpomp figure forming part of Route 67 in the background
The Untitled Woman on the Donkin Reserve
Standing at the top of the Donkin Reserve stands a lone woman on a pedestal holding a chair while looking across the square. She is one of the art pieces which is part of Route 67 and is the work of well known artist Anton Momberg. Do you know what she represents? Take a guess. … Continue reading The Untitled Woman on the Donkin Reserve
The Donkin Mosaic
Isn't the 470 square meter mosaic on the Donkin Reserve just the most awesome piece of mosaic art in the city? The piece represents the multi-cultural, the heritages, the diverse histories and the abundant fauna and flora that characterises the city and province.
The UFO has landed
One of the Route 67 art pieces that gets the most discussion by visitors is artist Mxolisi Dolla Sapeta's bird-like statue. The Fish-Bird looks like a UFO that has landed and visitors would be excused if they looked around for little green men running around. The Fish-Bird represents the fish in Algoa bay and the … Continue reading The UFO has landed
Memorials in the Donkin Memorial Garden
Visitors to the Donkin Reserve will notice a number of memorials located next to the lighthouse building in a memorial garden made up of spekboom and euphorbia. This section of the Donkin Reserve has been dedicated to the memory of municipal councilors who have died while serving the city. The garden was unveiled to remember … Continue reading Memorials in the Donkin Memorial Garden
A Mandela quote for today
The time for healing of the wounds has come,The moment to bridge the chasm that divides us has come,The time to build is upon us.These words were spoken by Nelson Mandela in 1994 and is on display along Route 67 on the Donkin Reserve. Words which are as appropriate today as it was back in … Continue reading A Mandela quote for today
Chomp up the city
If you stand at the right angle it really looks like one of the seats on the Donkin Reserve is chomping away at the city behind it. The art is by well known Port Elizabeth graffiti artist Joff,
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