South African family history, genealogy, heritage and interesting places, past and present. All articles researched and written by Anne Lehmkuhl. COPYRIGHT ANNE LEHMKUHL, no article can be reproduced in any manner without prior written permission. EMAIL ME
New Prince Albert village book
The Prince Albert’s Writers' Guild has produced a book covering the town’s history, culture, architecture and traditions, titled Prince Albert (Kweekvallei): landmark events, colourful characters and the free style of an historic Karoo town, a retrospective view. The 120-page book contains many photographs and maps. It covers the earliest inhabitants who lived in area during Stone Age times, the Khoi-Khoi and San, and Zacharias DE BEER, owner of the first farm, Kweekvallei. Other topics include the town’s gables, designed by Carl LOTZ, the 1891 Gold Rush and Khoi-San remedies.