Heritage Weekend: Saxonwold - Grace and Grandeur
Sun Sep 15, 09:30 - Sun Sep 15, 11:30
Holy Family College
ABOUT
The suburb of Saxonwold was first laid out in the 1920s, centred around Edwin Lutyens’ imposing War Memorial topped by the Angel of Peace. Originally dedicated to the men of the Rand who lost their lives in the Anglo-Boer War, the memorial was later rededicated to all the fallen of that war – Boer and Brit, men and women, of all races and nationalities.
Led by David Gurney and Boitumelo Moletsane, this walking tour visits several grand mansions with magnificent gardens including the Johannesburg Art Foundation, which nurtured important artists such as William Kentridge, Dumile Feni, Helen Sebidi and Ezrom Legae. There’s even the tale of an unsolved murder from long ago in what was then a plantation of gum trees.
All Heritage Weekend tours depart from Holy Family College in Parktown. As part of our HW celebrations, set some time aside to peruse our extensive book and map sale. And don’t forget to grab some delicious food at the Blessed Grub food stand.