Saluting the flag

Looking towards the Donkin Reserve from Fort Frederick, the giant South African flag (and when I say giant, its actually as big as a tennis court) is visible next to the top of the Donkin Lighthouse. I liked the look of the flag with the Fort's guns in the foreground. It has an certain officialness to … Continue reading Saluting the flag →

Fort Canon

One of the canons on Fort Frederick

Fort Frederick panorama

This is very much a test post for a test image. My camera broke a couple of weeks ago and I bought a similar camera for about the same price as what the repairs would have been. There are one or two differences to it though, but the biggest new thing on it is a … Continue reading Fort Frederick panorama →

Protecting the Bay

Fort Frederick was built by the British in 1799 to protect Algoa Bay from possible French invasion. Ironically the fort never got to fire a shot in anger in all the time it was in commission.

The Fort and a museum

I have posted various view from the top of the Donkin Lighthouse before, but here is one I haven't. Looking south, you can see Fort Frederick in the background between the apartment buildings while the light green building in the foreground is the Prince Alfred Guard Museum.

Fort alley

I have featured Fort Frederick before (also here). I just though I'll show a slightly different angle. This of an alley between the old block house and the outer wall of the fort.

Heritage Day

Tomorrow (or today, depending on when you read this), 24 September, is Heritage Day here in South Africa. Heritage Day is a Public Holiday on which South Africans across the spectrum are encouraged to celebrate their cultural heritage and the diversity of their beliefs and traditions, in the wider context of a nation that belongs … Continue reading Heritage Day →

Captain Francis Evatt

In front of Fort Frederick, Port Elizabeth's oldest building, visitors will find the grave of Captain Francis Evatt. Widely known as the father of Port Elizabeth, Captain Evatt commanded Fort Frederick from 1817 - 1847. He supervised the landing of the 1820 British Settlers who was brought to shore under the protections of his soldiers, … Continue reading Captain Francis Evatt →

…. the moon rose over the harbour

Another view, following on from yesterday's post.

then and now … the baakens valley

We have received some fascinating photos of old postcards from John, an ex PE resident who now lives in UK. Here is a view of the Baakens Valley taken from Fort Frederick on Friday ... and here is how it looked around the turn of the century....The buildings up on the hill are all new, … Continue reading then and now … the baakens valley →