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Port Elizabeth accommodation. The Horse Memorial was erected in 1905 by Harriet Meyer. It commemorates the estimated 350,000 horses that died during the Anglo-Boer War.
It is particularly apt that such a memorial be erected in PE as the port was for British soldiers to take delivery of their horses during the war.
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Things to do near Horse Memorial
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St Georges Park in Port Elizabeth contains various activities from sporting (including tennis courts and a swimming pool), cultural (a botanical garden) and historical (the War memorial).
The park actually houses the oldest cricket and bowling greens in all of South Africa as well as the Henry Pe... [ read more... ] |
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Anybody visiting Port Elizabeth cannot miss a visit to Donkin Street, and the neighbouring Donkin Reserve. Donkin Street is lined with Victorian style houses built between 1860 and 1880, lending it a unique charm.
Donkin Street was declared a national monument in 1967 due to its architechtural s... [ read more... ] |
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Next to Donkin Street is the Donkin Reserve - a park that sits atop a hill in the centre of Port Elizabeth.
The reserve has been a national monument since 1938 and houses local attractions including the Donkin Lighthouse and the Donkin Memorial.
The Donkin Memorial is a pyramid shaped stone struc... [ read more... ] |
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Donkin Lighthouse stands tall in Port Elizabeth’s Donkin Reserve. Built in 1861, this National Monument offers a magnificent 360 degree view of the surrounding city. When first built, the Donkin Lighthouse was much lower than its current
height, but it was raised to 7 stories as the city expanded... [ read more... ] |
Accommodation near Horse Memorial
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Fully equipped self catering & self service apartment. Situated nearby all major attractions with easy access to all major roads and site seeing. Within walking distance from 24/7 KwikSpar, internet cafe, shops, cinemas, parks, coffee shops, etc.Sleeps max 4 persons. Double bed in main bedroom and i... [ read more... ] |
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Guesthouse on Irvine is Value for Money, stylish, convenient and comfortable accommodation suitable for local and foreign business and leisure travellers, families and tour groups. Centrally located, secure and private in a newly refurbished original Victorian home.... [ read more... ] |
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Situated in the heart of Port Elizabeth in the exclusive suburb of Mill Park lie King Georges and Newlands Guesthouses. We have graciously restored two of Port Elizabeth's oldest houses into 4 star Guesthouses, offering exclusivity, comfort and personalised service. ... [ read more... ] |
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We offer private and dormitory accommodation ideal for cost conscious visitors to Port Elizabeth. Suitable for holidaymakers, backpackers, families, groups and contractors
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