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Durban Collection (#5)

"Durban: Where Sun, Surf, and South African Culture Collide" Discover the vibrant city of Durban, located on the picturesque coastline of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa

Background imageDurban Collection: H. R. H. Prince George in California

H. R. H. Prince George in California
H.R.H. Prince George at the Monetery Peninsula Country Club, California. Prince George (20 December 1902 25 August 1942) was the fourth son and fifth child of King George V and Queen Mary

Background imageDurban Collection: Zulu Rickshaw Drivers, 1928

Zulu Rickshaw Drivers, 1928
Depiction of two colourfully-dressed Zulus pulling along white Europeans in rickshaws in Durban, South Africa. The Royal Natal Yacht Club is visible in the background. 1928

Background imageDurban Collection: Durban, South Africa - a Paradise for Bathers

Durban, South Africa - a Paradise for Bathers
Durban (Port Natal), South Africa, packed with holiday-makers, enjoying both the beach itself and an open-air swimming pool. 1928

Background imageDurban Collection: Military Hospital, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

Military Hospital, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
Kings House, St John Auxiliary Military Hospital, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: 1930s

Background imageDurban Collection: Pine Street, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

Pine Street, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa, showing the new Fire Brigade Station. Date: circa 1905

Background imageDurban Collection: Theatre Royal, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

Theatre Royal, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1905

Background imageDurban Collection: West Street, Durban, South Africa, circa 1888

West Street, Durban, South Africa, circa 1888 (Robert Harris studio). Date: circa 1888

Background imageDurban Collection: South Africa - A Rickshaw Boy, Durban

South Africa - A Rickshaw Boy, Durban
A Rickshaw Boy, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Date: 1927

Background imageDurban Collection: Queen Mother 1947

Queen Mother 1947
ROYAL TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA AND RHODESIA: Queen Elizabeth attends the Civic Ball, City Hall, Durban. She makes her entrance on the arm of the Mayor, Rupert Ellie Brown

Background imageDurban Collection: Cabs drawn by natives on a residence road, Durban, S. Africa, c1900

Cabs drawn by natives on a residence road, Durban, S. Africa, c1900..[Underwood & Underwood, New York, London, Toronto-Canada, Ottawa-Kansas, c1900]

Background imageDurban Collection: Durban harbour from the Bluff, South Africa

Durban harbour from the Bluff, South Africa. A print from View Album of Glorious Durban

Background imageDurban Collection: Yachting in the bay, Durban, South Africa

Yachting in the bay, Durban, South Africa. A print from View Album of Glorious Durban

Background imageDurban Collection: Childrens swimming baths, Durban, South Africa

Childrens swimming baths, Durban, South Africa. A print from View Album of Glorious Durban

Background imageDurban Collection: Tram on West Street, Durban, South Africa

Tram on West Street, Durban, South Africa. A print from View Album of Glorious Durban

Background imageDurban Collection: Handling whales at the Bluff, Durban, South Africa

Handling whales at the Bluff, Durban, South Africa. A print from View Album of Glorious Durban

Background imageDurban Collection: Durban beach, South Africa

Durban beach, South Africa. A print from View Album of Glorious Durban

Background imageDurban Collection: The open air swimming baths, Durban, South Africa

The open air swimming baths, Durban, South Africa. A print from View Album of Glorious Durban

Background imageDurban Collection: Bluff and lighthouse, Durban, South Africa

Bluff and lighthouse, Durban, South Africa. A print from View Album of Glorious Durban

Background imageDurban Collection: Dick Kings memorial, Durban, South Africa

Dick Kings memorial, Durban, South Africa. This memorial commemorates Richard King, who rode the 960 miles from Durban to Grahamstown in 1842 to warn the British authorities there that the garrison

Background imageDurban Collection: The Esplanade, Durban, South Africa

The Esplanade, Durban, South Africa. A print from View Album of Glorious Durban

Background imageDurban Collection: War Memorial and City Hall, Durban, South Africa

War Memorial and City Hall, Durban, South Africa. Designed by Stanley Hudson, Durbans City Hall was completed in 1910. The design of the building was inspired by Belfast City Hall in Northern

Background imageDurban Collection: Ocean Beach, Durban, c1914

Ocean Beach, Durban, c1914
Ocean Beach, Durban, c1900. Ocean Beach, Durban, South Africa. [A.R. Durban, c1900]

Background imageDurban Collection: Mitchell Park Zoo, Durban, c1915

Mitchell Park Zoo, Durban, c1915. Mitchell Park Zoo, Durban, South Africa, began as an ostrich farm in 1910 before obtaining a large collection of animals. [The Valentine & Sons Publishing Co

Background imageDurban Collection: The Durban Oval, South Africa, 1912

The Durban Oval, South Africa, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

Background imageDurban Collection: Headdress of a Ricksha Boy, Durban, 1917

Headdress of a Ricksha Boy, Durban, 1917

Background imageDurban Collection: Royal Hotel, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

Royal Hotel, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
Royal Hotel Grill & Tea Rooms, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1905

Background imageDurban Collection: Street scene, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

Street scene, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1940

Background imageDurban Collection: Town Hall, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

Town Hall, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: 1915

Background imageDurban Collection: Hotel Edward, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

Hotel Edward, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
Hotel Edward, Marine Parade, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: 1930s

Background imageDurban Collection: Marine Hotel, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

Marine Hotel, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa -- view across the water (above), and moonlight view from hotel balcony (below). Date: circa 1910

Background imageDurban Collection: Sea front with rain at Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

Sea front with rain at Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
Sea front on a rainy day at Durban, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1913

Background imageDurban Collection: Bay Esplanade, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

Bay Esplanade, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa, with the Marine Hotel in the middle distance. Date: circa 1910

Background imageDurban Collection: Ocean View Hotel, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

Ocean View Hotel, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1905

Background imageDurban Collection: Swimming bath, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

Swimming bath, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
Open air swimming bath, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa, with the Fern Villa Hotel and the Beach Hotel in the distance on the right. Date: circa 1915

Background imageDurban Collection: Marine Parade, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

Marine Parade, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
Marine Parade with hotels on the sea front at Durban, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: 1915

Background imageDurban Collection: Childrens pool, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

Childrens pool, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
Childrens pool on the sea front at Durban, Natal Province, South Africa, with Marine Parade, Fern Villa Hotel and Ocean Beach Hotel. Date: circa 1920

Background imageDurban Collection: Aerial view of Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

Aerial view of Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
Aerial view of Durban with Marine Parade at the centre, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: 1930s

Background imageDurban Collection: Cathedral, Berea, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

Cathedral, Berea, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
Catholic Cathedral, Berea, a northern suburb of Durban, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1908

Background imageDurban Collection: Berea, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

Berea, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
Florida Road in the northern suburb of Berea, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: 1915

Background imageDurban Collection: People with tent, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

People with tent, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
People on a grassy area with a tent, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1908

Background imageDurban Collection: Ship in harbour, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

Ship in harbour, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
German East African liner preparing to leave, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1905

Background imageDurban Collection: Greyville, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

Greyville, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
First Avenue, Greyville, a suburb of Durban, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1905

Background imageDurban Collection: Gardner Street, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

Gardner Street, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa, viewed from the railway offices. Date: circa 1905

Background imageDurban Collection: Smith Street, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

Smith Street, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1905

Background imageDurban Collection: Gardiner Street, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

Gardiner Street, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1905

Background imageDurban Collection: Drill Hall, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

Drill Hall, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
Durban Light Infantry Drill Hall, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1908

Background imageDurban Collection: Office building, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

Office building, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
Natal Land and Colonisation Building, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1908

Background imageDurban Collection: West Street, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

West Street, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa, showing Harvey Greenacres department store. Date: circa 1908




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