My own fascination with South Africa's historic hot springs first drew me to the architectural and cultural symbolism of water. From the celebrated baths of Caledon and Montagu to the more remote settings of Badplaas, Natal Spa, Aliwal North, Tshipise and Citrusdal, these landscapes demonstrate how architecture often follows water. Buildings, gardens
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It is appropriate to begin with a declaration of interest: I contributed a chapter on Prynnsberg and supported the publication of this book. That proximity, however, also allows for a fuller appreciation of both its achievements and its limitations. Jackie Kalley, publishing under her Otterley Press
Blue Plaques
73 Houghton Drive, a beautifully-proportioned example of Edwardian Arts and Crafts style, was designed in 1927 for James and Ethel Gray by Walter and Cyril Reid. James Gray played an important role in the advancement of science in South Africa and was also active in municipal and political affairs, serving as Johannesburg’s mayor in 1947, the year of the British Royal Family visit.
