As Schatsi Schnauzer and I begin what we call the Central Saunter, we spot a young man piling up pockets of oranges for sale determinedly helped by a wee tot no bigger than the pockets themselves. Then it struck me. Where within roughly a kilometre radius does anyone have roadside stalls, parks to explore, unique little shops and what I believe is one of the most vibrant café societies in town? So why not ditch the shopping mall and explore this wonderful old part of Port … [Read more...] about The Sally and Schatsi Central Saunter
Shades of Central
Central – Redesigning the Future, Keeping Valuable Heritage Intact
The characters, eccentricities and cosmopolitan atmosphere of Central are set against a backdrop of a rich heritage and wonderful examples of period architecture that have stood the test of time and to some extent escaped urban decay. Port Elizabeth Central has stunning examples of early Regency, Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian villas, Art Deco blocks of flats and Art Nouveau buildings, lovingly preserved. Pierre Voges, of the Mandela Bay Development Agency in on record as saying he … [Read more...] about Central – Redesigning the Future, Keeping Valuable Heritage Intact
Fort Frederick
"WHERE'S that?" You have patiently explained your street address using Fort Frederick as a landmark. Big mistake. It comes as no surprise that few Port Elizabethans have visited or even heard of this scenic national monument situated on the bluff of the hill overlooking Algoa Bay. And while heritage Route 67 and the refurbishing of the old PE Tramways building forges ahead, little attention is being paid to Port Elizabeth's oldest building which could still occupy a special spot on the arts … [Read more...] about Fort Frederick
