Muizenberg, Cape Town : A seagull called Harold

Saturday, June 14, 2008

A seagull called Harold

This is Harold the seagull, I see him all the time, sitting on rocks, flying in the sky and eating leftovers - my mate Harold!!!!!

3 comments:

Steve Buser said...: Harold looks like a fun loving friend. Welcome to the City Daily Photo bunch. You have a real touch with your pictures. I'll stop back by often for inspiration.; June 14, 2008 at 9:16 PM
Unknown said...: Thank you very much for the nice words, much appreciated.; June 15, 2008 at 11:52 AM
Unknown said...: Wow, Steve.

It is me that will be looking at your blogs for inspiration. What absolutely stunning and interesting images.

Love your work (honestly).; June 15, 2008 at 11:57 AM

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Interesting Muizenberg

- 1742 the Het Posthuys one of the oldest buildings in South Africa was built.
- 1795 The Battle of Muizenberg was a small but significant military affair that began and ended three months later with the (first) British occupation of the Cape.
- In 1882 the railway line, which for twenty years stopped at Wynberg, was extended to Muizenberg.
- 1895 the Muizenberg Municipality was established.
- 1902 Cecil John Rhodes bought as a holiday cottage and this was where he died.
- 1910 the library opened next to the Natale Labia
- 1911 the Muizenberg Post Office opened.
- 1913 a new railway station was built in Muizenberg.
- 1920 Boyes Drive was completed.