Both history and Art in the Park

While walking around Art in the Park a couple of weeks ago I spotted an angle of the Prince Alfred Guard Memorial in St Georges Park that I have never photographed. One tends to always to to the memorials themselves for a photo, but seldom take one from afar with something else in the foreground. … Continue reading Both history and Art in the Park →

Sunday at Art in the Park

The weather was perfect on Sunday morning and we decided to pop down to Art in the Park at St Georges Park. In the past the market was all about home- and hand made items, but over the last couple of years less stall holders kept on coming back due to dwindling support. This forced … Continue reading Sunday at Art in the Park →

Scottish Cemetery at St Georges

St Mary's Cemetery used to be the only cemetery in Port Elizabeth in the 1820s, but with the influx of visitors to the town it started to put a lot of strain on the little grave yard next to the Baakens River. Small pieces of land was then given to the various Christian churches in … Continue reading Scottish Cemetery at St Georges →

Restored Pearson Conservatory

The Pearson Conservatory in St Georges Park was opened in 1882 but over the last decade or so the sand of time had started to take it toll on the old building and it was in need of a major upgrade. The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality's Parks Department put budget aside for a restoration process … Continue reading Restored Pearson Conservatory →

PAG Memorial

I just love the Prince Alfred Guard Memorial in St Georges Park. It has a certain something to it. I always find a new angle I haven't used or a feature I haven't seen before. This photo is just a straight face on photo of the memorial which was erected in the memory of the … Continue reading PAG Memorial →

St Georges Park Swimming Pool

The St Georges Park Swimming Pool next to the St Georges Park Cricket Stadium was opened on 12 November 1937. The opening of the pool was celebrated with a performance of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night Dream" and was said to be one of the most beautiful and modern baths in South Africa at the time. The … Continue reading St Georges Park Swimming Pool →

Fig Tree roots

In and around St Georges Park there are several old Wild Fig Trees that has bees been around for more than 100 years. This specific one in the park has a spectacular root system. I, for one, am glad that it doesn't stand next to my house.

St Georges walkway

Walking down one of the paved walkways in St Georges Park towards the St Georges Park Cricket Stadium. The part of the stadium visible is the Duckpond Pavilion which is named after the old duckpond situated under the palm tree on the left. Unfortunately there are no ducks still living there today.

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum

As today is National Heritage Day here in South Africa, I want to feature the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum which is situated at the entrance to St Georges Park. The museum was opened in 1956 and was formerly known as the King George VI Art Gallery. The collections are housed in two buildings flanking … Continue reading Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum →

Mannville open air theatre

In 1971 the Port Elizabeth Shakespearean Festival requested that a open air theatre be developed in St Georges Park and this request was approved by the city's Parks and Recreation Committee. The driving force behind this was Bruce and Helen Mann, doyens of the theatre in PE. The theatre comprises a stage and grassed area … Continue reading Mannville open air theatre →