Our Talks
The tragic fate of the São Gonçalo.
Well-known Plett thespian, raconteur and committee member of The Van Plettenberg Historical Society, David Hall-Green, tells us about the ill-fated Portuguese ship, known to us as the “San Gonzales”, which ran into serious trouble in our bay. 1630: Padrão of the São...
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The Defence of Rorke’s Drift
Peter Rattray and the evolution of Fairview House
Our final event for the year at Fairview Estate was a resounding success. The weather behaved, and we sat on the terrace feasting our eyes on the Tsitsikama mountains while listening to Andrew Rattray’s fascinating tales. Andrew’s talk was followed by a delicious...
Rosiland Ballingall
Hi All, The Rosiland saga has sat with me for over the 40 years that I have lived in Plett. I remember her as we shared a cafeteria at UCT. She was tall good looking with a dress down to the ground. Us Architects did not chat up the Hippy chicks. I moved to Plett got...
The origins of the Clumber Church
IN THE vale of Clumber in the Eastern Cape, 5km from Bathurst just off the Shaw Park road, lies Clumber Church. Situated on a knoll this is the third Church to be built on this spot by the Nottingham Party and descendants of the 1820 Settlers. This knoll was given the...
The most callous mass migration of people in the history of the British Empire
Our second talk was held at Formosa Garden Village – commemorating 200 years since the arrival of the 1820 settlers. Courteney Bradfield spoke about the arrival of the 1820 settlers in what has been described as “The most callous mass migration of people in...
FOREST HALL HISTORY A HOT TOPIC
ARTICLE CREDIT: Knysna Plett Herald – Correspondent Yolandé Stander | Tuesday, 30 August 2022, 08:01 Enthusiasm for Plettenberg Bay’s history was tangible on Friday 19 August as more than 150 locals and visitors gathered at the iconic and historic...
The Rise & Fall of the Brenton Blue Butterfly
Our first talk was held at Sky Villa where members and friends enjoyed views over Plettenberg Bay while listening to a most informative talk by Graeme Young on the Brenton Blue Butterfly which rather like the Van Plettenberg Historical Society, has survived...
Epic Map produced by the Van Plettenberg Historical Society
Dr Mark Brown: 20 years of conservation in Plett
20 years of conservation in Plett.The developing role of the Nature’s Valley Trust Dr Mark Brown, Program Director, Natures’s Valley Trust. The Van Plettenberg Historical Society is delighted to announce that Dr Mark Brown will be speaking at our Annual General...
David Hall-Green: British Repertory Theatre in the 1960s
DATE: Thursday, 13th September 2018 VENUE: The Plettenberg Bay Angling Club at the Keurbooms River TIME: 17h30 for 18h00 SPEAKER: David Hall-Green SUBJECT: British Repertory Theatre in the 1960s: Personal Memories of a Young South...
Dr. Clive Noble: The History of Fine Art
Dr. Clive Noble: The History of Fine Art. Date: 12th of September 2019 Venue: This will take place at Formosa Garden Village The period of Modern Art discussed is between 1870 and 1970. Starting with the Impressionists and ending with Abstract Expressionism....
Curtis Marean – Palaeoscience Research
https://youtu.be/b1RqPBtthzY Videoed & Edited by Fred Vorster – Follow on Youtube
George von dem Bussche: The Forests of the Southern Cape
SPEAKER: George von dem Bussche TOPIC: The Forests of the Southern Cape DATE: Sunday, 12th May 2019