Rifleman’s Post
“The 2nd Battalion Kings Royal Rifles began building Rifleman’s Post on 1st November 1899. Sited on the western perimeter the … Read More
The Royal Hotel
“The Royal”, built circa 1878 before the Anglo-Zulu War, and a request for a liquor licence was made in 1886 … Read More
Utrecht Town Hall
This lovely sandstone building was erected in 1913 and is a National Monument.
Newcastle Town Hall
The Town Hall was completed in July 1899 just in time to be occupied by the Boer Forces at the … Read More
Soofi Mosque
“The first Muslim traders came to Ladysmith in 1885. Showing honesty and courtesy as businessmen they were firm in their … Read More
Utrecht Landdrost and Post & Telegraph Office
Erected in 1892 this building is also a National Monument.
The Carnegie Art Gallery
The Carnegie Gallery can be found in the Municipal Gardens across the walkway from the municipal offices between Scott and … Read More
Rifle Brigade Monument at Surprise Hill
“On the night of 10/11 December 1899 Digby-Jones RE VC blew up a Boer 4.7 inch Howitzer during a night … Read More
Tchrengula
At daybreak on Monday 30th October 1899 Col. Carelton’s column, supposedly on their way to Nicholson’s Nek, found themselves on … Read More
The Old Irrigation System
The town was established in 1855 and in 1860 the irrigation system was started and considerably extended up to 1865. … Read More
Haggards Hilldrop House
Rider Haggard’s Hilldrop House built in 1875, is situated on an estate known as Roy Point and was purchased in … Read More