The Border Historical Society (BHS) invites you to join Trevor Webster for a talk on the history of Healdtown, the school that produced Nelson Mandela.

The talk will be held on Saturday, 12 April 2025 at 2:30 PM in the Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer Hall at the East London Museum.

Healdtown is a Methodist school located near Fort Beaufort. It was established in 1855, founded by John Ayliff, a Wesleyan Methodist missionary from England. Trevor Webster wrote the history of the school titled 'Healdtown: Under The Eagle's Wings - The Legacy of an African Mission School' and helped with the application for Healdtown to be declared a national/world heritage site. Some of the existing old mission school buildings have been restored or are currently in the process of being restored. We attach two recent images taken at Healdtown.

Who is Trevor Webster: Trevor was born in Cambridge, East London, first born of Enid and Lionel Webster. Studied at Stellenbosch University, Rhodes University and the University of Oxford. Former Headmaster at The Settlers High School. Former headmaster at Kimberley Boys' High School. Trevor has also authored / co-authored the following books: The Story of Hogsback, The Black And White: The Story of The Selborne Schools, Fearless as the Eagle (History of Hudson School).

All are welcome. There will be time for questions. Tea will be served after the talk

Hosted by the Border Historical Society.