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Architectural History

  • Review of 'Sandstone Houses of the Eastern Free State'
  • A Review of John Stewart’s Sir Herbert Baker
  • A novel about the 'Last Days of Old Parktown'
  • A book that celebrates the glorious heritage of Paarl
  • First comprehensive review of the architecture of early apartheid in Pretoria
  • Die NG Kerk - This books fills a gap on church architecture
  • Common Ground - A brilliant and welcome addition to architectural literature
  • Review of Durban Art Deco
  • Review of Johannesburg Architecture and Heritage
  • Homes of the Golden City
  • Arnold Benjamin's Lost Johannesburg - A must have in a Johannesburg Collection of Books
  • From Mining Camp to Metropolis
  • Church Tourism in South Africa - A Travel Odyssey
  • Battle of the Books - South African Church Architecture
  • The Early Architects of Johannesburg and their buildings (1886-1899)
  • The Early Architects of Cape Town and their buildings (1820-1926)
  • A Statement in Stone
  • Early Johannesburg versus Magnates and Mansions
  • The Old Hotels of Cape Town (1890-1911) by Michael Walker

From our Archive

  • Mostertshoek - One of South Africa's worst rail accidents
  • The Economy of Potchefstroom 1838-1880
  • Bookplates of Historical Note
  • Historic Tiger Kloof Hall Reborn
  • Ex Libris - Rediscovering Bookplates
  • Pink Buildings in Johannesburg - Statement by the Egoli Heritage Foundation
  • Hout Bay Heritage - Huge potential destroyed by neglect
  • Interpreting Historical South African Photographs (1860s – 1970s)
  • A nation in 66 places: the national heritage sites of South Africa
  • The Doctor and the Artilleryman
  • Andrew Geddes Bain - Iconic Pass Builder and Father of Geology in South Africa
  • Return to Juliwe Cemetery - A community journey
  • The Restoration of Grahamstown's Old Gaol (in 1984)
  • Ancient Greek and Roman coins from Pondoland, South Africa (Part 2)
  • A priceless Joburg archive - Q&A with Lucille Davie

From the Directory

  • Irene Village Hall
  • Henry Paine Architects
  • Kalk Bay Historical Association
  • Kommetjie Heritage Society
  • Outeniqua Historical Society
  • Brixton Community Forum (BCF)
  • Treasure Karoo Action Group (TKAG)
  • Christison Rare Books
  • Craig McClenaghan Architecture
  • Glassworks
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