With the recent demolition of the Blue Waters Manor House in Somerset West, the town has lost more than an attractive old house. It has lost a tangible connection with its architectural and social history. While development and urban densification are both necessary and inevitable, the Blue Waters case raises important questions about how heritage
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It is appropriate to begin with a declaration of interest: I contributed a chapter on Prynnsberg and supported the publication of this book. That proximity, however, also allows for a fuller appreciation of both its achievements and its limitations. Jackie Kalley, publishing under her Otterley Press
Blue Plaques
Starting in 1954, Dorkay House became a haven for black performers and musicians, at a time when racial exclusion was the order of the day. This was the home of the Union of South African Artists, dedicated to protecting the rights of performers. A thriving centre of music and drama, Dorkay house produced King Kong and other hit shows. The Sunday jazz sessions were legendary, and a host of great musicians graduated from here.