Stories Archive

September 11, 2019

Hermanus and HRH Princess Alice

Following on his article, Hermanus and the ‘Queen of the Air’, published in the 21 August edition of The Village News, DR ROBIN LEE of the Hermanus History Society takes another look at some of the more illustrious visitors from all over the world who have come to Hermanus for […]
September 11, 2019

Hermanus and ‘The Queen of the Air’

Writer Dr Robin Lee For over a century now, Hermanus has been a popular holiday destination. Individuals and groups come from all over the world to rest, relax and enjoy themselves. The economy of the town has depended on the expenditures of those who came. In the late 19th and […]
June 26, 2019

Hemel en Aarde Valley article 13

January 7, 2019

Hermanus tearooms of yesteryear

In his new series on the history of tea rooms, cafes and restaurants in Hermanus, DR ROBIN LEE of the Hermanus History Society takes a look at three tearooms that were popular in their day among locals and visitors.