V&A Waterfront - Page 3

The ghost that lingers

Posted by Willem on Sun August 9, 2015.
Round House, Cape Town, Dr James Barry, Charles Somerset

Willem tells us about the Round House located in Kloof Neck and some of it's colorful characters.

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Fools Gold by Willem Steenkamp

Posted on Sat July 25, 2015.
Willem Steenkamp, Chavonnes Battery, V&A Waterfront Historical Walking Tour

All about the Lions Head Gold Mining Company (Cape Town) 1887 and other foolish pursuits for the land of Monomotapa. Visit the Chavonnes Battery, Clock Tower, V&A for fascinating insights into the history of Cape Town.

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How Lion's Head got its name

Posted by Willem on Sat July 4, 2015 in The characters.
Willem Steenkamp, Social History Tour, Military History Tour

We asked Willem Steenkamp, "Why Lion's Head?". He shared the story of black-mane Cape lions and adventurers, all colorful characters...

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School group enjoy History of Cape Town

Posted on Tue June 23, 2015.
Guided Tour, History of Cape Town, School visit, Tourist Guide Incubator

Grade 7 learners from the Elswood Primary school in Elsies River enjoy an outing to the Chavonnes Battery and V&A Waterfront including "Volks Verhale" storytelling, guided tour, prizes and goodies. Sponsored by PenBev (Distributors of Coca-Cola)

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