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Overstrand’s secret ‘SSS’ stations

PART 1: Radar in World War II ­ Hangklip, Betty’s Bay and Kleinmond Historians love to play the game of “What really won the war?” and…

Hermanus History Society Nomination for a Cultural Affairs Award 2016/17. Western Cape Government

Members of the society attended a glittering event at Lord Charles hotel in late March for the award ceremony. There were about 350 people…

The blind knitter of Hermanus by Robin Lee

Early in the 1900s two of the three Luyt brothers, Henry and Alewyn, left the Cape to work in t gold mines in the Transvaal. In 1913,…

The Royal Hotel and The Allengensky Family

Hotels have always been an important part of life in Hermanus At one stage, in the 1930's there were no fewer than 13 holiday…

Afrikaners, the Second World War and its aftermath: the case of ‘sailor’ Malan and the torch commando

We are pleased to welcome another guest speaker this month. He is Professor Bill Nasson from the University of Stellenbosch, who is an…

CHAIRPERSON’S FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT: 1 January to 31 December 2016

Scope of Report The Chairperson’s Report reflects the period for 1 January to 31 December 2016. This brings the Society into line with…

Loved ones remembered along Cliff Path

There is something rather poignant about relaxing on a bench at one of the look-out points and taking in the views while knowing that that…

The Historical Overberg by Chris Schoeman

Penguin Random House and The Book Cottage invite you to the launch of THE HISTORICAL OVERBERG BY CHRIS SCHOEMAN. Angela Heslop will be…

The Battle of Delville Wood

As the centenary of World War 1 draws to a close we will be taking a closer look at the history of the Great War as it impacted on South…

The Proud legacy of Alex grant Pharmacy

THE HOUSE AT ROMAN ROCK-AND ITS OWNERS

By Dr. Robin Lee Individual houses feature largely in Hermanus history because of the influence that the usually wealthy owners had on…

TOPIC: THE HISTORY OF THE VOLMOED COMMUNITY FOR RECONCILIATION AND HEALING SINCE 1986

TOPIC: THE HISTORY OF THE VOLMOED COMMUNITY FOR RECONCILIATION AND HEALING SINCE 1986 The name “Volmoed” means ‘courage and hope’ and…