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Capetown Collection

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Background imageCapetown Collection: RMS Windsor Castle, Union Castle Line, at Capetown

RMS Windsor Castle, Union Castle Line, at Capetown
RMS Windsor Castle, Union Castle Line, off the coast of Capetown, South Africa. Date: 1950s

Background imageCapetown Collection: Arthurs Seat Hotel, Sea Point, Cape Town, South Africa

Arthurs Seat Hotel, Sea Point, Cape Town, South Africa
Arthurs Seat Hotel and Grounds, Sea Point, a suburb of Cape Town, South Africa. Date: circa 1930

Background imageCapetown Collection: Portrait of a Jackass penguin, Speniscus demersus. Simon's Town Western Cape South Africa

Portrait of a Jackass penguin, Speniscus demersus. Simon's Town Western Cape South Africa

Background imageCapetown Collection: 1773 Bellin Map Of The Cape Of Good Hope Capetown

1773 Bellin Map Of The Cape Of Good Hope Capetown
1773, Bellin Map of the Cape of Good Hope, Capetown, South Africa

Background imageCapetown Collection: African Penguins (Spheniscus Demersus) walking hand in hand near Capetown, South Africa

African Penguins (Spheniscus Demersus) walking hand in hand near Capetown, South Africa. Wearing Santa Claus hats. Digitally altered image

Background imageCapetown Collection: DDE-90022071

DDE-90022071
African Penguins, formerly known as Jackass Penguins, mating at Boulders beach near Cape Town, South Africa. Date: 01/03/2005

Background imageCapetown Collection: DDE-90022026

DDE-90022026
South Africa, City light of Cape Town shine under Table Mountain, view from Bloubergstrand across Table Bay Date: 19/02/2005

Background imageCapetown Collection: DDE-90021749

DDE-90021749
South Cape Town. Three bottlenose dolphins swim along a boat and play in its wake. Date: 19/05/2006

Background imageCapetown Collection: DDE-90021745

DDE-90021745
South Cape Town. A bottlenose dolphin comes up for air while swimming alongside a boat. Date: 19/05/2006

Background imageCapetown Collection: Mafeking Day at Capetown (colour litho)

Mafeking Day at Capetown (colour litho)
5216185 Mafeking Day at Capetown (colour litho) by Menpes, Mortimer Ludington (1855-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mafeking Day at Capetown)

Background imageCapetown Collection: The Misses Belcher and Budgell being received at the conclusion of their trip from Capetown to

The Misses Belcher and Budgell being received at the conclusion of their trip from Capetown to Cairo (b / w photo)
6009200 The Misses Belcher and Budgell being received at the conclusion of their trip from Capetown to Cairo (b/w photo) by European Photographer

Background imageCapetown Collection: The Arrival of Sir Henry Loch, the New Governor, at Capetown, South Africa (engraving)

The Arrival of Sir Henry Loch, the New Governor, at Capetown, South Africa (engraving)
1047009 The Arrival of Sir Henry Loch, the New Governor, at Capetown, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arrival of Sir Henry Loch)

Background imageCapetown Collection: Opening of the New Houses of Parliament, Capetown (engraving)

Opening of the New Houses of Parliament, Capetown (engraving)
1040971 Opening of the New Houses of Parliament, Capetown (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the New Houses of Parliament, Capetown)

Background imageCapetown Collection: A Malay Kalifa at Capetown (engraving)

A Malay Kalifa at Capetown (engraving)
1061493 A Malay Kalifa at Capetown (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Malay Kalifa at Capetown)

Background imageCapetown Collection: Laying the New Western Telegraph Cable at Capetown (engraving)

Laying the New Western Telegraph Cable at Capetown (engraving)
1626510 Laying the New Western Telegraph Cable at Capetown (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCapetown Collection: The Lions Head Mountain, near Capetown, Cape of Good Hope (engraving)

The Lions Head Mountain, near Capetown, Cape of Good Hope (engraving)
1588548 The Lions Head Mountain, near Capetown, Cape of Good Hope (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lions Head Mountain, near Capetown)

Background imageCapetown Collection: Capetowns Farewell to Mr Cecil Rhodes (litho)

Capetowns Farewell to Mr Cecil Rhodes (litho)
1597129 Capetowns Farewell to Mr Cecil Rhodes (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capetowns Farewell to Mr Cecil Rhodes)

Background imageCapetown Collection: Stray Notes from South Africa (engraving)

Stray Notes from South Africa (engraving)
1061948 Stray Notes from South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stray Notes from South Africa)

Background imageCapetown Collection: The New House of Assembly, Capetown (engraving)

The New House of Assembly, Capetown (engraving)
1044592 The New House of Assembly, Capetown (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New House of Assembly, Capetown)

Background imageCapetown Collection: Notes in a Lunatic Asylum at Capetown, South Africa (engraving)

Notes in a Lunatic Asylum at Capetown, South Africa (engraving)
1055191 Notes in a Lunatic Asylum at Capetown, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes in a Lunatic Asylum at Capetown, South Africa)

Background imageCapetown Collection: Residence of the Right Honourable Cecil Rhodes near Capetown, destroyed by Fire (engraving)

Residence of the Right Honourable Cecil Rhodes near Capetown, destroyed by Fire (engraving)
1606086 Residence of the Right Honourable Cecil Rhodes near Capetown, destroyed by Fire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCapetown Collection: Mr H M Stanley, the African Explorer (engraving)

Mr H M Stanley, the African Explorer (engraving)
1049783 Mr H M Stanley, the African Explorer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr H M Stanley, the African Explorer)

Background imageCapetown Collection: A Parade of the Highland Companies of the Capetown Volunteers, at Capetown, South Africa (engraving)

A Parade of the Highland Companies of the Capetown Volunteers, at Capetown, South Africa (engraving)
1046750 A Parade of the Highland Companies of the Capetown Volunteers, at Capetown, South Africa (engraving) by English School

Background imageCapetown Collection: Sketches from South Africa, Convicts at Work at Capetown (engraving)

Sketches from South Africa, Convicts at Work at Capetown (engraving)
1059891 Sketches from South Africa, Convicts at Work at Capetown (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches from South Africa)

Background imageCapetown Collection: Mr Cecil Rhodes at Home (b / w photo)

Mr Cecil Rhodes at Home (b / w photo)
1604998 Mr Cecil Rhodes at Home (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Cecil Rhodes at Home)

Background imageCapetown Collection: The End of the Pic-Nic, lost on Table Mountain, Capetown (engraving)

The End of the Pic-Nic, lost on Table Mountain, Capetown (engraving)
1044539 The End of the Pic-Nic, lost on Table Mountain, Capetown (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The End of the Pic-Nic, lost on Table Mountain)

Background imageCapetown Collection: Unveiling the Queens Statue at Capetown, South Africa (engraving)

Unveiling the Queens Statue at Capetown, South Africa (engraving)
1047100 Unveiling the Queens Statue at Capetown, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unveiling the Queens Statue at Capetown, South Africa)

Background imageCapetown Collection: Excitement of Mahomedans at Capetown, South Africa, Coolies inspecting the Pictures of our War

Excitement of Mahomedans at Capetown, South Africa, Coolies inspecting the Pictures of our War Number outside a Store
1049779 Excitement of Mahomedans at Capetown, South Africa, Coolies inspecting the Pictures of our War Number outside a Store (engraving) by English School

Background imageCapetown Collection: Easter Monday Volunteer Manoeuvres at Capetown, South Africa (engraving)

Easter Monday Volunteer Manoeuvres at Capetown, South Africa (engraving)
1055574 Easter Monday Volunteer Manoeuvres at Capetown, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Easter Monday Volunteer Manoeuvres at Capetown)

Background imageCapetown Collection: Local hangout

Local hangout
Carlos_Grury_Santos

Background imageCapetown Collection: The blanket

The blanket
Stefan Schilbe

Background imageCapetown Collection: Dutch Land - Capetown - 1675

Dutch Land - Capetown - 1675
The Dutch land at Capetown and a met by some of the natives. Date: 1675

Background imageCapetown Collection: 20085766

20085766
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Background imageCapetown Collection: Victoria and Alfred Dock, Cape Town, South Africa

Victoria and Alfred Dock, Cape Town, South Africa
Scene at the Victoria and Alfred Dock, Cape Town, South Africa, with men and dogs. Date: circa 1900

Background imageCapetown Collection: Fernwood Estate, Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa

Fernwood Estate, Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa
Fernwood Estate (a farm estate), Newlands, Cape Town, South Africa. Date: circa 1908

Background imageCapetown Collection: Row Of Beach Houses On Beach

Row Of Beach Houses On Beach

Background imageCapetown Collection: Colourful Beach Huts In Cape Town

Colourful Beach Huts In Cape Town

Background imageCapetown Collection: Moon Above Lighthouse At Dusk

Moon Above Lighthouse At Dusk

Background imageCapetown Collection: Large Waves From The South Atlantic Ocean Pound The Shore Of Cape Good Hope; South Africa

Large Waves From The South Atlantic Ocean Pound The Shore Of Cape Good Hope; South Africa

Background imageCapetown Collection: Seagull Flying Over Colorful Beach Huts

Seagull Flying Over Colorful Beach Huts

Background imageCapetown Collection: Victoria Cottage Hospital, Wynberg, Cape Town, South Africa

Victoria Cottage Hospital, Wynberg, Cape Town, South Africa. Date: circa 1908

Background imageCapetown Collection: Main Road, Wynberg, Cape Town, South Africa

Main Road, Wynberg, Cape Town, South Africa
Main Road, Wynberg, a suburb of Cape Town, South Africa. Date: circa 1908

Background imageCapetown Collection: Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, South Africa

Albert Road, Woodstock, Cape Town, South Africa, with shops and a windmill. Date: circa 1908

Background imageCapetown Collection: Adderley Street, Cape Town, South Africa

Adderley Street, Cape Town, South Africa. Date: circa 1905

Background imageCapetown Collection: Table Mountain and Cape Town, South Africa

Table Mountain and Cape Town, South Africa. Date: circa 1910

Background imageCapetown Collection: Close up of a Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) swimming at the surface in Capetown

Close up of a Great White Shark (Carcharodon carcharias) swimming at the surface in Capetown, False Bay, South Africa

Background imageCapetown Collection: Views of Sea Point, Cape Town, South Africa

Views of Sea Point, Cape Town, South Africa
Views of Sea Point, a suburb of Cape Town, South Africa, showing the Queens Hotel, the Marine Hotel, Beach Road Promenade, Main Road, Round Church, and the Lions Head in the distance. Date: circa 1910

Background imageCapetown Collection: Clifton on Sea, Cape Town, South Africa

Clifton on Sea, Cape Town, South Africa
Clifton on Sea, a suburb of Cape Town, South Africa, with the Clifton Hotel in the centre. Date: circa 1910




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Discover the captivating beauty of Cape Town, South Africa. 🌍✨ Step back in time as you explore the historic RMS Windsor Castle, a majestic ship that once sailed under the Union Castle Line and now stands proudly at Capetown's harbor. Immerse yourself in its rich maritime history and imagine the tales it holds. Indulge in luxury at Arthurs Seat Hotel, located in Sea Point. With breathtaking views of Cape Town's coastline, this hotel offers a perfect blend of comfort and elegance for an unforgettable stay. Experience tranquility at Fernwood Estate in Newlands. Surrounded by lush greenery and stunning landscapes, this residential area provides a peaceful retreat away from the bustling city life. Stroll along Main Road in Wynberg and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of this lively neighborhood. Discover charming shops, local eateries, and immerse yourself in its unique culture. Explore Albert Road in Woodstock - a trendy district filled with art galleries, hip cafes, and vintage stores. Get lost amidst its creative vibes while discovering hidden gems around every corner. Take a leisurely walk down Adderley Street - one of Cape Town's most iconic thoroughfares. Admire its beautiful architecture blending old-world charm with modern sophistication as you shop or simply enjoy the lively street scene. Marvel at Table Mountain towering over Cape Town's skyline - an awe-inspiring natural wonder that beckons adventurers to hike or take a cable car ride to witness panoramic views like no other. Dive into thrilling encounters with Great White Sharks off Capetown's coast. Witness these magnificent creatures up close as they gracefully swim near the surface – an exhilarating experience not for faint-hearted. Cape Town is truly a destination that captivates hearts with its diverse attractions – from historical landmarks to scenic wonders and adrenaline-pumping adventures. Come discover why it's known as 'The Mother City'.