Begbie's Foundry Blue Plaque (Johannesburg Heritage Foundation)
On 12 October 1899 the Boers Commandeered Begbie's Foundry for armaments production. On 24 April 1900 a massive explosion in the munitions store destroyed part of the foundry and houses nearby. Sabotage was suspected. Full production was resumed before the British occupation five weeks later.
Plaque Location:
Gauteng
Johannesburg
City and Suburban
Johannesburg CBD
Plaque Address:
Anderson Street, City & Suburban
Plaque Category:
South African War
Plaque Organisation:
Simon van der Stel Foundation