Gardens and designed landscapes contribute to our culture, enrich the texture and pattern of our landscapes and form a unique record of social, cultural and economic change through time. They exemplify unique artistic talent, provide the setting of buildings and monuments, offer rich and varied habitats for nature conservation and can form critical repositories of…
Living heritage means the intangible aspects of inherited culture, and may include cultural tradition, oral history, performance, ritual, popular memory, skills and techniques, indigenous knowledge systems and the holistic approach to nature, society and social relationships
(Sec. 33 – 38) of the NHR ACt of 1999 proclaims that all structures older than 60 years falls under the category General Protections. A building can not be looked at in isolation, but ‘place’ should be taken into consideration: Place includes – (a) a site, area or region; (b) a building or other structure…
The historic environment is not static. It is dynamic and subject to constant pressure for change. This offers exciting opportunities for enhancing the places where we live and work. Managing the historic environment effectively means identifying the contribution the historic environment makes to the spirit of a place, to its historic character and to its…
In 1994 Desmond and Philda Benkenstein bought Fairview and took up the challenge to restore this historic George landmark – thankfully the grounds remained large enough to give the house a garden it deserves. Desmond is passionate about his garden and keeps a ‘wormery’, three compost heaps and a private nursery area. The front garden…
George is home to the Outeniqua Transport Museum. Various models of steam locomotives, a brilliant collection of steam locomotive number plates, makers plates, a model train room and a private vintage car selection are on display. George also hosts the annual George Old Car Show, organized by the Southern Cape Old Car Club in collaboration…
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