Expiry: 
Monday, September 24, 2018 - 00:00
 

The ‘Randlords Heritage Walk, Kensington 2018’ will be hosted on Heritage Day, Monday the 24th Sept. 2018. We will meet at 8:30am in the parking lot of the Kensington Bowling Club, Ivanhoe Street, just off Roberts Avenue, Kensington, Johannesburg.

The itinerary includes:

  • Kensington Bowling Club - The oldest bowling Club in Johannesburg established in 1914.
  • Lion House - Built in 1907 -1909 by George Wollacott, who was a master decorator of stucco work.
  • Kensington Sanatorium (Pink Fairy Castle) and Chapel - Built in 1897, administered by French Sisters of ‘The Holy Family Order’ until 1915.
  • Jeppe High School for Boys - Designed by Sir Herbert Baker, Jeppe High School for Boys was built in 1909. The School is named after Julius Jeppe. Prime Minister Jan C. Smuts unveiled the Word War 1 Memorial.
  • Scottish Horse Memorial - Scottish Horse Memorial was erected in memory of the officers and men who died during the South African Anglo-Boer War in 1901-1902.
  • Dykeneuk (Stone House) - Designed by Sir Herbert Baker in 1904.


Isabella Pingle will be offering 1 Heritage Map to every participant on this Walk. Click here for more details.

 
Category: 
Events Exhibitions Tours
 
Created
Monday, September 17, 2018 - 09:14
 

Back to Notices

Disclaimer: Any views expressed by individuals and organisations are their own and do not in any way represent the views of The Heritage Portal.