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Down Darling Street

May 8, 2012May 13, 2015 Juanne-Pierre

DARLING STREET: First named Keizersgracht (Emperor’s Canal) – a canal was formed by diverting a stream that filled the moat of the Castle. Named after Charles Darling who convened the first Cape Parliament in 1854. GRAND PARADE: The northern corner … Continue reading Down Darling Street

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Gothic Church

April 23, 2012May 13, 2015 Juanne-Pierre

Metropolitan Methodist Church (1876): It’s a great gothic church equipped with gargoyles – awesome! Continue reading Gothic Church

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Old Townhouse

April 23, 2012May 13, 2015 Juanne-Pierre

(1761) First used by Burgerwacht started in 1696 by Simon van der Stel – basically a night patrol. Every male between 16 and 60 had to take turns. Also called the Rattle Watch. A sergeant, corporal, drummer and 12 men. … Continue reading Old Townhouse

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ST GEORGE’S CATHEDRAL

April 19, 2012May 13, 2015 Juanne-Pierre

An Anglican Church and the Struggle Church of Arch-Bishop Desmond Tutu. From its steps Tutu led a mass demonstration of 30 000 people to the Grand Parade in 1989. Here the phrase “Rainbow Nation” was born and refugees were housed … Continue reading ST GEORGE’S CATHEDRAL

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30Rock in Cape Town

April 16, 2012May 13, 2015 Juanne-Pierre

  So here is Cape Towns very own 30 Rock. Not in the sense that a television station runs from there, or that funny shenanigans go down behind the walls each and every day. In fact no real big corporation … Continue reading 30Rock in Cape Town

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