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
This house was designed by Baker, Masey and Sloper in 1910 for F. C. Sturrock. He came to South Africa from Scotland in 1907 and set up a mining material business. He was a town councillor in 1917 and Member of Parliament for Turffontein in 1929. He joined cabinet in 1936 and eventually became Minister of Transport in the Smuts Government. The house was extensively altered between 1919 and 1922.
