In the frieze outside the entrance to the Campanile in Strand Street there is a sculpture that, at a quick glance, looks like Comedian Billy Connolly wearing 21st Century Spectacles.
L To R top to bottom: Voortrekker Billy Connolly with modern glasses. Michael, Nikki, Hannah. Campanile. View from the Campanile viewing platform. @nikkistraton #billyconnolly #portelizabeth #campanile #alanstraton #straton – Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know.
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Alan Straton
Chief Cook, Bottle Washer and Broom Mechanic at MyPE
Passionate about Port Elizabeth and definitely NOT packing for Perth.
Alan's ethos is epitomised in the words of Nelson Mandela; "I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society. If need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die."
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