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Durban Collection (#6)

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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

Background imageDurban Collection: Tramway terminus, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

Tramway terminus, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
Tramway terminus, sea front, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: 1908

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

Yachting, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
Yachting in the bay, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa. circa 1930

Background imageDurban Collection: Ship Buffet & Bar, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

Ship Buffet & Bar, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
Ship Buffet & Bar, Ship Hotel, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa. Proprietor Harry Pulham. Date: circa 1908

Background imageDurban Collection: Rickshaw driver, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

Rickshaw driver, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
Rickshaw driver in ornate costume, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1940

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

Esplanade, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa, with people riding in a charabanc, Maid of the Mountains. Date: circa 1930s

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

Theatreland, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
Theatreland by night, Smith Street, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa. Theatres include the Playhouse and the Metro. circa 1940

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

Durban Club, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
The Durban Club, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1905

Background imageDurban Collection: Flower Gardens, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa

Flower Gardens, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
Amphitheatre Flower Gardens, Durban, Natal Province, South Africa, with the Torquay Hotel in the background. Date: circa 1940

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

Sea front at Durban, Natal Province, South Africa
Sea front with holidaymakers at Durban, Natal Province, South Africa, with the Ocean View Tea Rooms in the centre. Date: circa 1910

Background imageDurban Collection: Traffic Hotel, Drummond, Natal Province, South Africa

Traffic Hotel, Drummond, Natal Province, South Africa, with the distances to Pietermaritzburg and Durban written on the picture. Date: circa 1920

Background imageDurban Collection: Exhibition of native gold nuggets. Durban. South Africa

Exhibition of native gold nuggets. Durban. South Africa
Exhibition of native gold nuggets, proceeding from the mines discovered on the banks of the river Kaap (province of Natal). Durban. South Africa

Background imageDurban Collection: Durban Street Scene

Durban Street Scene
West Street, looking east : a variety of horse-drawn transport and a double-decker omnibus pass between the splendidly ornate buildings. Date: circa 1900

Background imageDurban Collection: Pietermaritzburg Rail

Pietermaritzburg Rail
SOUTH AFRICA : the first train arrives in Pietermaritzburg, on the line from Durban. Date: 1881

Background imageDurban Collection: Durban, Esplanade

Durban, Esplanade
Bay Esplanade, seen from the harbour Date: early 20th century

Background imageDurban Collection: Evacuees in Africa

Evacuees in Africa
Sir Geoffrey Shakespeare, M.P. organiser of the scheme to send British evacuees to the Dominions, talks to Ian and Patricia Allen of Portsmouth at a Durban YMCA. Date: early 1940s

Background imageDurban Collection: South Africa - The Zulu War Monument, Pietermaritzburg

South Africa - The Zulu War Monument, Pietermaritzburg
The Zulu War Monument, Pietermaritzburg, near Durban, Umgungundlovu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Date: 1900s

Background imageDurban Collection: South Africa - Garden Avenue, Durban

South Africa - Garden Avenue, Durban
Garden Avenue, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Date: 1900s

Background imageDurban Collection: South Africa - Botanical Gardens, Durban

South Africa - Botanical Gardens, Durban
Botanical Gardens, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Date: 1900s

Background imageDurban Collection: South Africa - Post Office, Pietermaritzburg

South Africa - Post Office, Pietermaritzburg
Post Office, Pietermaritzburg, near Durban, Umgungundlovu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Date: 1905

Background imageDurban Collection: South Africa - Town Hall, Pietermaritzburg

South Africa - Town Hall, Pietermaritzburg
Town Hall, Pietermaritzburg, near Durban, Umgungundlovu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Date: 1905

Background imageDurban Collection: South Africa - Alexandra Park, Pietermaritzburg

South Africa - Alexandra Park, Pietermaritzburg
Alexandra Park, Pietermaritzburg, near Durban, Umgungundlovu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Showing the Band Stand & Pavilion Date: 1900s

Background imageDurban Collection: South Africa - The Quayside, Durban

South Africa - The Quayside, Durban
The Quayside, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Date: 1927

Background imageDurban Collection: South Africa - The RMMV Stirling Castle (Union Castle Line)

South Africa - The RMMV Stirling Castle (Union Castle Line)
The RMMV Stirling Castle (Union Castle Line), Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Date: 1927

Background imageDurban Collection: South Africa - The Shepstone Monument, Pietermaritzburg

South Africa - The Shepstone Monument, Pietermaritzburg
The Shepstone Monument, Pietermaritzburg, near Durban, Umgungundlovu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Date: 1906

Background imageDurban Collection: South Africa - The Town, Pietermaritzburg

South Africa - The Town, Pietermaritzburg
The Town, Pietermaritzburg, near Durban, Umgungundlovu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Showing the view from the Town Hall tower Date: 1900s

Background imageDurban Collection: South Africa - House of Parliament, Pietermaritzburg

South Africa - House of Parliament, Pietermaritzburg
House of Parliament, Pietermaritzburg, near Durban, Umgungundlovu, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Date: 1905

Background imageDurban Collection: South Africa - Ocean Beach, Durban

South Africa - Ocean Beach, Durban
Ocean Beach, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Date: 1920s

Background imageDurban Collection: South Africa - West Street, Durban

South Africa - West Street, Durban
Black and white photo of West Street, Durban, South Africa. West Street was renamed Dr Pixley Kaseme Street in 2009.. Part of Box 287, South Africa Diamond Mines, Boswell Collection. Slide number 50

Background imageDurban Collection: South Africa - Town Hall Durban

South Africa - Town Hall Durban
Lantern slide of Town Hall Durban. Shows large building with clock tower.. Part of Box 287 South Africa Diamond Mines, part of Boswell Collection, slide no.77 Date: circa 1890s

Background imageDurban Collection: HMS Durban, British light cruiser

HMS Durban, British light cruiser
HMS Durban, British Danae class light cruiser. Date: circa 1925

Background imageDurban Collection: Old Bill plaque relating to the Old Fort - Shell Hole

Old Bill plaque relating to the Old Fort - Shell Hole
Old Bill plaque relating to the Old Fort (Durban, South Africa) Shell Hole. Commemorative Ware

Background imageDurban Collection: Scouts of the 4th Durban Troop, South Africa

Scouts of the 4th Durban Troop, South Africa
Scouts of the 4th Durban (St Thomas) Troop, South Africa, at flag break

Background imageDurban Collection: Durban, South Africa

Durban, South Africa

Background imageDurban Collection: Street in Durban, South Africa

Street in Durban, South Africa

Background imageDurban Collection: HMS New Zealand

HMS New Zealand, battlecruiser in Durban Date: 1913

Background imageDurban Collection: Exhibition of native gold nuggets, proceeding from the mines discovered on the banks

Exhibition of native gold nuggets, proceeding from the mines discovered on the banks of the river Kaap (province of Natal). Durban, South Africa

Background imageDurban Collection: South Africa, Durban. Tala Game Reserve. Plains zebra (Equus quagga, formerly Equus burchellii)

South Africa, Durban. Tala Game Reserve. Plains zebra (Equus quagga, formerly Equus burchellii), aka common zebra or Burchells zebra in front of pond

Background imageDurban Collection: Purple Acrobat

Purple Acrobat
A purple Preying Mantis stretches out across a Day Lilly




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