- the charm of the city is due largely to the well-preserved examples of
19th-century architecture
- East London Museum
- exceptional collection of Southern Nguni beadwork
- home of the world's only Dodo egg
- home of the most famous fish in the world, Old Fourlegs - the Coelacanth. Discovered off
the Chalumna Mouth in 1938. Made world history as it was described as the most important
biological find of the 20th century
- maritime history displays
- wealth of information on fish species and famous shipwrecks for diving enthusiasts
- Ann Bryant Art
Gallery
- built in 1905
- an exquisite Edwardian House and fine example of late Victorian architecture
- contains a fine collection of varied and valuable South African art
- Gately House
- declared a national monument in 1973
- found in the tranquil setting of Beaconsfield Road
- home to leading figures of the 19th century
- home to East London's first Mayor
- is now a "house museum"
- The City Hall
- the foundation stone was laid in 1897
- the "Victoria Tower" or Clock Tower was added to commemorate Queen Victoria's
Diamond Jubilee (60 years on the throne)
- an imposing interior
- German Settlers
Memorial
- found on the Esplanade
- commemorates the 1858/9 arrival of more than 2000 German men, women and children
- Lock Street Gaol
- built in 1880
- formerly a prison
- now houses various interesting shops
- the Gaol's story can be found in the old Gallows Chamber
- Calgary Transport
Museum
- found 13km from the City
- exhibits a collection of wagons and a Gypsy caravans
- Colonial Division
Memorial
- found in front of the City Hall
- War memorials
- two fine war memorials can be found at the top of Oxford Street
- Grand Prix Race
Track
- the track where the first international motor races took place in South Africa
- the site of the first
powered flight in South Africa is worth a visit |
