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A Brief History of the Hemel en Aarde Leper Institute
The first reported outbreak of leprosy in the Cape Colony occurred in 1756, in the rural district of Stellenbosch. A commission was…
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The Station That Never Saw a Train
There is a story almost every Hermanus resident has heard. Sir William Hoy, General Manager of the South African Railways, supposedly…
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A Book talk by the author Skip Krige at Hermanus History Interest Group
For a book to garner continued interest months after its official launch, which was attended by more than 200 people, is no mean feat. This…
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Hermanus History over past 80 years a Talk with Brian McFarlane
Brian McFarlane reminiscences on Hermanus History over past 80 years
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ORIGIN OF THE NAME “FICK’S POOL” REINVESTIGATED
A stranger looking at Fick’s Pool today would find it difficult to believe that this pool was once one of Hermanus’ top attractions and…
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Painting peace in a time of war
Nerine Read’s father, Donald Orr, served as a volunteer with the South African Armed Forces during WWII. His first posting, in 1943, was to…
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Swallow Park opens
The official opening of the revitalised Swallow Park on the eve of the 2026 Kalfiefees was a joyous testament to what can be achieved when…
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In search of “Master Walker RN”, the man whose name was given to Walker Bay
The beautiful Walker Bay coast along which Hermanus is situated is world-renowned for its fantastic land-based whale-watching opportunities…
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Hermanus History Group (HIG) visit to Die Bron Primary School on 10th November 2025
Kathie Buley organised a visit to Die Bron Primary School in Stanford for members of U3A History Interest Group. It turned out to be…
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Notice - Information Removal
Walker Bay related articles are now removed from the History website. Further research shows new evidence and will be inserted to the…
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Big and Small History
People's stories can provide unique insights into both big and small history, often revealing different perspectives on the same…
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Rise and fall of women's power
The perception that women, since the beginning of time, have ended up with the short end of the stick in social hierarchies may not be…
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