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August 12, 2024

Be captivated by the little-known history of the Overstrand

Be captivated by the little-known history of the Overstrand, as recorded in personal interviews by the late S.J. Du Toit. She interviewed countless people in their natural settings and rejoiced in their detailed accounts of Overberg life. Angela Heslop, Chair of the Hermanus History Interest Group, chatted over dinner about […]
July 2, 2024

Presentation of Hermanus Photographic History Book

Presentation of Hermanus Photographic History 1855-1955 newly published book to Dr A Rabie Mayor of Hermanus and the Library. Left: Authors Michael Clark, Dinkie Marais and Right: Jack van Dyk, Centre: Mayor, Angela Heslop(Chairperson of Hermanus History Society),  Dean O’Neill (municipal manager) Helga Steyn (Publisher).
June 24, 2024

Hermanus – A Photographic History: 1855-1955

For those living in or visiting the bustling holiday town of Hermanus today, imagining what it might have looked like more than 100 years ago would be an impossible exercise. That’s why this book, literally hot off the press, is such a treasure. Featuring just over 300 wonderfully preserved photographs, […]