War Memorial cross

Its always an exciting moment when I discover something in Port Elizabeth that I didn't know about before. This was the case the other day when I noticed this foliage in the shape of a cross in St Georges Park just behind the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Gallery. The plaque reads: In memory of all those … Continue reading War Memorial cross →

From the top of the Duckpond

The cricket season is on its way here in South Africa with the 1 Day Cup domestic competition that just started and the Australians touring the country. St Georges Park here in Port Elizabeth just hosted an ODI match between the Proteas and the Aussies and is now getting ready for the domestic series. I … Continue reading From the top of the Duckpond →

St Georges Park’s open air theatre

What does Much Ado About Nothing, The Taming of the Shrew, Romeo and Juliet, A Mid Summer Night's Dream, Macbeth, Hamlet, King Lear, Othello and Antony and Cleopatra have in common? Dumb question unless you have never hear of William Shakespeare. The other thing they have in common is that all (or most of them as I … Continue reading St Georges Park’s open air theatre →

Park fish pond

If you are looking to find a long necked, big bodied long lost pond monster, the main fish pond in St Georges Park is probably not the place to go and look. Situated right in the centre of the gardens and surrounded by trees, the fish pond is one of the features of the park. I'm not … Continue reading Park fish pond →

St Georges Park gardens

One of the departments in the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality that does wonderful visible work are the guys who tend the gardens along some of the city's roads as well as in some of the parks. St Georges Park is no different and doesn't matter what time of year you go there the gardens are … Continue reading St Georges Park gardens →

Pearson Conservatory fountain

The central fountain in the newly restored Pearson Conservatory in St Georges Park is still the original one that was imported from the United Kingdom in 1882.

Conservatory interior

The interior of the newly refurbished and restored Pearson Conservatory in St Georges Park I posted about yesterday. They have changed the garden setup a little bit from what it used to look like and even though the flowers and plants have only recently been planted it's looking beautiful. And with all the lines and patterns … Continue reading Conservatory interior →

The newly restored Pearson Conservatory

The 150 year old St Georges Park in Port Elizabeth has so many different attractions, but one of its most historic and showcase attractions must be the Pearson Conservatory. This Victorian Conservatory was completed and opened on 12 September 1882 at a cost of £3,800 and was named after Mr HW Pearson, the Mayor of Port Elizabeth at that time. … Continue reading The newly restored Pearson Conservatory →

Fygies at St George’s Park

The Fygies, a type of flowering succulent, is in full bloom at the moment, both around the city as well as in the adjacent interior. (Saying it like that makes me sound like a weatherman) This specific bush totally covered in flowers caught my attention in St Georges Park.

St Georges 150th Anniversary

The past Saturday, 6 August 2011, marked the 150th anniversary of St Georges Park in Port Elizabeth. I picked the following up on the community website MyPE which is information contained in the book "Port Elizabeth in Bygone Years" as well as on the St Georges Park history website.“Flags and streamers were flying in every direction, … Continue reading St Georges 150th Anniversary →