Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Doves on Huntly - Huntly Street - Available 01 December 2021. Stunning 3 bedroom 3 bathroom unit available to rent. This unit is in a
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Doves on Huntly - Huntly Street - Available 01 December 2021. Stunning 3 bedroom 3 bathroom unit available to rent. This unit is in a
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Allen Place - Available 01 December 2021. Lovely two bedroom one bathroom unit available. Unit comes with a fridge, stove, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Thompson Street - Available from the 01 December 2021. The 2 bedroom flat consists of 2 bedrooms with a bed, desk chair & cupboard. Each
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Summer Place - Available 01 December 2021. Centrally located 2 bedroom unit available to rent. This unit comes with a fridge, stove, washing machine and
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
The Greens - 2 Bedroom Unit - Available 01 December 2021 Stunning 2 bedroom unit available to rent. The unit is furnished. Pre paid electricity
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
The Greens - 2 Bedroom Unit - Available 01 December 2021 Stunning 2 bedroom unit available to rent. Pre paid electricity and pre paid water.
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Summer Place - Available 01 December 2021. Centrally located 2 bedroom unit available to rent. This unit comes with a fridge, stove, washing machine and
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Doves on Huntly - Huntly Street - Available 01 December 2021. Stunning 3 bedroom 3 bathroom unit available to rent. Two rooms open to share
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Doves on Huntly - Huntly Street - Available 01 December 2021. Stunning 3 bedroom 3 bathroom unit available to rent. Two rooms open to share
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Doves on Huntly - Huntly Street - Available 01 December 2021. Stunning 3 bedroom 3 bathroom unit available to rent. Two rooms open to share
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Summer Place - Available 01 December 2021. This upmarket centrally located flat is close to Pic n Pay and RU. Each bedrooms has an en
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Summer Place - Available 01 December 2021. Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bathroom unit available to rent. Unit comes with with a fridge, stove, washing machine
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Summer Place - Available 01 December 2021. Spacious 2 bedroom 2 bathroom unit available to rent. Unit comes with with a fridge, stove, washing machine
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Doves on Huntly - Huntly Street - Available 01 December 2021. Stunning 3 bedroom 3 bathroom unit available to rent. Two rooms open to share
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Lindisfarne - St Aidens Avenue - Available 01 December 2021 Lovely two bedroom two bathroom unit available to rent. Unit comes with a fridge, stove,
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Aries Nest - Cawood Street - Available 01 December 2021. 2 Bedroom unit with 1 bathroom available to rent. . Unit has a stove. This
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
...the centre of Grahamstown compromises of Open plan kitchen and living area, included is washing machine, dryer, 3 x plate gas stove and x 1 electric plate and freezer. The...
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Cawood Street - Available from the 01 December 20201 2 Bedroom unit with 1 bathroom available to rent . This unit is on the ground
Grahamstown Central, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Lindisfarne - St Aidens Avenue Lovely two bedroom two bathroom unit available to rent. Unit comes with a fridge, stove, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Located around 110 km northeast of Port Elizabeth and 130 km southwest of East London, Grahamstown is a town in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. As far as Makana Local Municipality is concerned, Grahamstown is the biggest town in the area. It is also the seat of municipal council. It has Rhodes University located here. It has also got the Estern Cape Division of the High Court.
Located around 110 km northeast of Port Elizabeth and 130 km southwest of East London, Grahamstown is a town in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. As far as Makana Local Municipality is concerned, Grahamstown is the biggest town in the area. It is also the seat of municipal council. It has Rhodes University located here. It has also got the Estern Cape Division of the High Court.
It dates back to the 19th century. Grahamstown came into being in 1812. It was Lieutenant-Colonel John Graham established it as a military outpost. It was done as a measure to secure the eastern frontier of British influence the Cape Colony against the Xhosa. In 1833, there were two or three English merchants who had some money. At that time, the population was limited to 6000 people. In a few decades, it rapidly developed. It served as a financial and cultural hub of Albany. In 1872, the work on the railway line linking Grahamstown to Port Alfred on the coast started. Grahamstown was also the place where the first diamond find was tested by Henry Carter Galpin.
In the 20th century, the first event that made an impact on Grahamstown was the establishment of Rhodes University College in 1904. By 1951, it turned into a full-fledged university. At present, it is a renowned institution providing education to more than 6000 undergraduate and post-graduate students.
Currently, Grahamstown has many landmarks worth visiting. South African National Library for the Blind, the National English Literary Museum, the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity, the International Library of African Music, the Albany Museum are reputed institutes and places of historical significance.
Born in England in 1820, Galphin was an architect, surveyor, civil engineer, chronometer, clock and watchmaker. He was also interested in optics and astronomy. His observatory has been turned into The Observatory Museum.
Grahamstown carries a festival spirit. National Arts Festival is held every June or July. It lasts for 10 days and includes a portion of Jazz as well. In a town that has a population of around 40000, the crowd that comes in during the festival brings an additional population of more than 50000 people. The festival has been held since 1974. It is the largest arts festival in South Africa. SciFest Africa is attended by around 50000 people.
Some of the famous figure who hail from Grahamstown are
William Guybon Atherstone – medical doctor, naturalist, geologist, and member of the Cape Parliament.
H. K. Ayliff – British theatre director
John 'Jack' Biddulph Dold – Union rugby player and international cricketer
Elize du Toit – British actress
Kingsley Ogilvie Fairbridge – Founder of Fairbridge Schools
Ernest Edward Galpin – Botanist and banker
Botanical Gardens, Thomas Baines Nature Reserve, Temba Game Reserve are places for nature lovers.
Temba Game Reserve, Haricot's Deli & Bistro, Rat & Parrot are popular food joints.
Victoria Girls High School, Kingswood College, St Andrew's Preparatory School, Diocesan School for Girls are some of the leading educational institutes in the area.
With the historic institutions and arts festival, it's a tourist's delight to visit Grahamstown. Read More
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Grahamstown Accommodation
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