The name Roodewal originates from the deep red soil of the Brondal Valley, a fertile expanse that has sustained Lowveld agriculture for generations. At the heart of this landscape stands a homestead approaching its centenary, notable for being one of the region’s earliest guest houses.
BOOK REVIEWS
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.
BLUE PLAQUES
The Town Council was not able to provide water at pressure sufficient fore the Club’s domestic and gardening requirements in its early years. Water was therefore pumped from the perennial stream, the Auckland Park spruit which ran through the grounds, up to a riveted steel tank on top of this tower built of hard burnt engineering stock bricks laid in English bond.