Ladysmith

00L | LADYSMITH/EMNAMBITHI TOURISM INFORMATION OFFICE The foyer of the Siege Museum houses the Tourism Information Office where brochures and … Read More

01L | “Umbulwana (Bulwana) is a very high hill feature to the South East of Ladysmith. General Piet Joubert established … Read More

02L | “As you enter the cemetery on your right hand side you will find signs marking the way to … Read More

03L | “Opposite the entrance to the Ladysmith Military base. King’s Post was one of the positions on the outer … Read More

04L | “The original church was built in 1882 with cut flagstone quarried from the town lands. Referred to as … Read More

05L | “Built during the late 1800s, it shows the stone construction method used by the first settlers in Ladysmith. … Read More

06L | Founded in 1854. The second oldest congregation in KwaZulu-Natal.

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08L | “Here he was struck in the side by a bullet which, fired from the far side of the … Read More

09L | “Intombi Cemetery was the last resting place of around 700 British Soldiers. Sewn in blankets these men were … Read More

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11L | “The 2nd Battalion Kings Royal Rifles began building Rifleman’s Post on 1st November 1899. Sited on the western … Read More

12L | “The first Muslim traders came to Ladysmith in 1885. Showing honesty and courtesy as businessmen they were firm … Read More

13L | “On the night of 10/11 December 1899 Digby-Jones RE VC blew up a Boer 4.7 inch Howitzer during … Read More

14L | “Based on a blockhouse at Bergville, the only one remaining in KwaZulu-Natal. The McMaster’s replica contains a remarkable … Read More

16L | “In 1891 the Ladysmith Town Council requested proposals for a new town hall. The selected design by Robert … Read More

17L | LOOKOUT POINT FROM CONVENT HILL Convent Hill now La Verna Hospital. This position in the hospital car park … Read More