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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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The history of Swallow Park and the plans to restore her park ‘To its former glory’
A former teacher in Hermanus created Swallow Park over a century ago after she retired. Swallow was given a nick name as she was…
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Overberg U3A Newsletter No 20 May 21
FRIDAY 23 MAY at 10:00 in the Catholic Church Hall TERROIR, a South African Context. by Conrad Louw Cape Winemaster, Conrad…
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The history of Swallow Park and the plans to restore her park ‘To its former glory’
Magdeline Neethling, a former teacher in Hermanus created Swallow Park over a century ago after she retired. Her nickname Swallow was…
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