The Holy Trinity Church fence

The old fence on the wall around the Holy Trinity Church in Central has always fascinated me and it makes for a nice foreground for photos of the church as well.

Then and Now – The Green Mosque

With the month of Ramadan starting today, I thought it would be appropriate to do a Then and Now featuring the Masjied-Ul-Aziz (also known as the Pier Street Mosque or Green Mosque). The mosque was officially opened in July 1901 and the first Imam was Abdul Wahab Salie . The mosque was destined to be … Continue reading Then and Now – The Green Mosque →

St Peter’s Greek Orthodox Church

Since taking over PE Daily Photo (which has been over 7 years already), I don't think I've posted a photo of the Greek church in Parsons Hill yet. Every time I pass it I think I should stop but always either didn't have my camera or didn't have time. This week I passed again and … Continue reading St Peter’s Greek Orthodox Church →

St Mary’s arch

The figure on the arch entrance way outside St Mary's Catholic Cathedral in the Port Elizabeth city centre

Dias Rock at the Green Mosque

The Pier Street Mosque, or Green Mosque as many know it as, is probably one of the most recognisable places of worship in Port Elizabeth. Not many would know though that the open space next to it is called Dias Park, named after the first European to round the Cape and discover Algoa Bay. Bartholomeus Dias entered the … Continue reading Dias Rock at the Green Mosque →

Green Mosque Minaret

The minaret of the Pier Street Mosque next to the Settlers Freeway in South End. The mosque nearly made way for an off ramp in the 1970's with the minaret already removed by the time that the international community got involved and stopped the Apartheid government from proceeding with the demolition. The Masjied-Ul-Aziz, (Pier Street Mosque) was … Continue reading Green Mosque Minaret →

St Mary’s Cathedral

Up to the time that the British Settlers arrived in Algoa Bay in 1820, the needs of the British garrison at Port Elizabeth had been served by chaplains on passing ships. By 1825 the settlement had grown to about 500 people. One of these was Reverend Francis McClelland (the same person who built No 7 Castle Hill). He … Continue reading St Mary’s Cathedral →

Temple peacocks

Do you ever wonder where the peacocks around the St Georges Hospital and Settlers Park come from? How did they get there in the first place? I have to be honest and say that I have never really thought about it until I recently visited the Shri Siva Subramanier Aulayam Temple in Upper Valley Road … Continue reading Temple peacocks →

Dias Park

I wonder how many Port Elizabethans know that the grass area next to the Green Mosque in South End is called Bartholomeo Dias Park. Perhaps you didn't know it but have seen the stone with the granite plaque? The plaque contains the information of Dias' voyage.

The Green Mosque

Residents of Port Elizabeth all know the green mosque next to the Settlers Freewat. The Masjied-Ul-Aziz, also known as as the Pier Street Mosque or Green Mosque, was officially opened in July 1901. The mosque was destined to be destroyed by the declaration of the Group Areas Act to make way for a freeway off … Continue reading The Green Mosque →