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Island Bread And Vetkoek
As Medic, I was responsible for the health of the entire population of the island. I did not let this weigh on me too heavily.
Memory Project: Pise De Terre
My father must have taken this photo some time in 1958.
The Dockyard
I was employed as a civilian in the Simon's Town naval dockyard on two occasions.
Memory Project: The Crib That ...
This wickerwork crib was probably bought from the Civilian Blind in Salt River. It was used to transport my baby sister on the train trip from Cape Town to Bulawayo, and later served for many years as...
Memory Project: Cecil John Rho...
Rhodes was born in 1853 and died at the age of 48 in 1902. His short life was packed with achievement, much of them being of a dubious ethical nature.
Airborne Arrival And Departure
Forty years ago, Gough 26 was the last team to arrive on the island by crane and the first to leave in a chopper.
Memory Project: Heart Of Darkn...
I bought this book for 75 cents in 1969.
Heritage Meander
Pearly Beach Meander on Heritage Day weekend and honouring of Heilie Mostert for her dedication to preserving our natural heritage.
Shark Week 2021 Ft Dickie Chiv...
The Discovery Channel and Discovery+ is back for a 33rd Shark Week Season starting Sunday, 11 July through to Sunday, 18 July 2021.
Island Bread and Vetkoek
Ian Martin in Pearly Beach
On 07 Nov 2021
As Medic, I was responsible for the health of the entire population of the island. I did not let this weigh on me too heavily.
Memory Project: Pise de terre
Ian Martin in Pearly Beach
On 31 Oct 2021
My father must have taken this photo some time in 1958.
The Dockyard
Ian Martin in Pearly Beach
On 28 Oct 2021
I was employed as a civilian in the Simon's Town naval dockyard on two occasions.
This wickerwork crib was probably bought from the Civilian Blind in Salt River. It was used to transport my baby sister on the train trip fr...
Memory Project: Cecil John Rhodes
Ian Martin in Pearly Beach
On 08 Oct 2021
Rhodes was born in 1853 and died at the age of 48 in 1902. His short life was packed with achievement, much of them being of a dubious ethic...
Airborne Arrival and Departure
Ian Martin in Pearly Beach
On 05 Oct 2021
Forty years ago, Gough 26 was the last team to arrive on the island by crane and the first to leave in a chopper.
Memory Project: Heart of Darkness
Ian Martin in Pearly Beach
On 29 Sep 2021
I bought this book for 75 cents in 1969.
Heritage Meander
Pearly Beach Conservancy
On 27 Sep 2021
Pearly Beach Meander on Heritage Day weekend and honouring of Heilie Mostert for her dedication to preserving our natural heritage.
The Discovery Channel and Discovery+ is back for a 33rd Shark Week Season starting Sunday, 11 July through to Sunday, 18 July 2021.
