An extract from “Thus came the English” by D.E. Rivett
Jeremiah Goldswain, and Eliza Debenhan whom he wished to marry, had to appear before the landdrost so they walked thirty miles through the thick bus to Graham’s Town where the Martimonial Court met once a month. They were made to wait for four hours before the landdrost [...]
11th April 1846 a census was taken to determine the population of Port Elizabeth, back then called “Little Bess’.
Males 727, Females 662, Children 1006 and Servants 10, a total of 2405 including Fingoes, Hottentots and Bechuanas.
J.J. Redgrave writes in his book, Port Elizabeth the Bygone Days:
Port Elizabeth in that year was a dirty, ill-scented, ill-built [...]
The Old Austria Restaurant, situated on the corner of Westbourne Road and Bingley St, Richmond Hill, has been an institution in Port Elizabeth since 1972.
If dining in style with crisp linen, beautiful silver tableware, cut glass, and table service fit for a king then this is where you would want to be. Situated in a [...]
Literally up the road from Willow Cottage and situated at 70 Campbell Street, Richmond Hill, Port Elizabeth is Ruwach Art Café and Gallery. Colourful walls created an interesting venue with awesome ambiance. Paintings in various mediums cover the walls and Ceramics, Sculptures, Jewelry, Boutique dresses, Antiques and Collectables tastefully displayed.
A great venue to meet up with [...]
Port Elizabeth offers an exciting holiday destination for families with world class beaches, great selection of entertainment, restaurants, and shopping.
Bayworld Oceanarium and Snake Park
Beach Road, Humewood, open Monday to Sunday from 09:00 to 16:30. For more information visit their website www.bayworld.co.za
The Port Elizabeth Model Locomotive Society
Stella Londt Drive, Fernglen open the first Sunday of each [...]
Diverse mix of cultures and people, a wide variety of tastes and expression in arts and crafts can be found en enjoyed all over Port Elizabeth.
Flea Markets
On the first Sunday of each month an open air flea market takes place at St George’s Park. Exhibitions of art, home craft, books, collectables and food stalls.
Along the promenade [...]
Diverse mix of cultures and people, a wide variety of tastes and expression in arts and crafts can be found en enjoyed all over Port Elizabeth.
Flea Markets
On the first Sunday of each month an open air flea market takes place at St George’s Park. Exhibitions of art, home craft, books, collectables and food stalls.
Along the promenade [...]
Cricket
A cricket club was initially started in 1843 at St George’s Park and in 1859 the new Port Elizabeth Cricket Club was granted land that it still occupies within the Park boundaries. In 1889, the first South African cricket test match against England took place there. Port Elizabeth is home to the Eastern Cape Province [...]
Qualified accredited tour guides operating in the city offer tours to meet individual requirements. For more information on what is on offer in our friendly city please contact one of the following tour operators:
Ezethu Tours cc
“For an experience of a life time”
info@ezethutours.co.za or phone 041 463 8741
High Winds Adventure and Safaris
“Our Experience Your delight”
Phone 041 [...]
Open Water Swimming
Nelson Mandela By offer awesome open water swimming conditions in a sheltered bay. Open water swimming is further boosted by the premier water sport Ocean Racing Series each year. For more information visit their website at www.oceanracingseries.com
Surf Ski Paddling
Both river and surf paddling on offer with some of the best paddling conditions in [...]
Open Water Swimming
Nelson Mandela By offer awesome open water swimming conditions in a sheltered bay. Open water swimming is further boosted by the premier water sport Ocean Racing Series each year. For more information visit their website at www.oceanracingseries.com
Surf Ski Paddling
Both river and surf paddling on offer with some of the best paddling conditions in [...]
Nelson Mandela Bay offer three pristine beaches, with Blue Flag status and one having been awarded pilot status. Summer water temperature range from 18 to 21C and from 14 to 19C during winter months. Sea conditions are generally calm in the bay, except when the south-easterly wind blows.
Northern Beaches
Providing superb angling and swimming opportunities at [...]
Nelson Mandela Bay offer three pristine beaches, with Blue Flag status and one having been awarded pilot status. Summer water temperature range from 18 to 21C and from 14 to 19C during winter months. Sea conditions are generally calm in the bay, except when the south-easterly wind blows.
Northern Beaches
Providing superb angling and swimming opportunities at [...]
Hiking, Walks and Trails
Variety of scenic walks and trails within our city boundaries. The well marked trails can be self guided or can be accompanied by expert accredited trail guides. For more information contact Nelson Mandela Bay Tourist Guide Association on 041 379 1629
Voetsac Hiking Club
Voetsac is a club not a commercial concern, but visitors [...]
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Port Elizabeth Budget Accommodation
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