February 2016 – Hermanus History Society

February 15, 2016

Hermanus was the home of the world’s oldest living professional photographer, Thomas Ravenscroft-a photographic legacy. (Felicity Jervis)

Hermanus was the home of the world’s oldest living professional photographer, Thomas Ravenscroft, for the last years of his long life. Certainly South Africa’s most famous photographer, whose career spanned two centuries, Thomas Ravenscroft left a volume of work to the nation which remains a source of great historical significance […]

February 2, 2016

Hermanus Fishing History: Personal Stories

The boat club is based in the new harbour, was established in 1993 and promotes sustainable boat based fishing. The membership consists of experienced anglers and boat owners. Walter Mapham, the chairperson knew that many of his members had personal history stories to share. A small number of club members […]