Hidden History Pretoria, inlcuding ou Raadsaal visit
Thu Apr 27, 09:00 - Thu Apr 27, 13:00
280 Scheiding street, Pretoria central
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27 April 2023
09:00
Melrose house
Join the TimeTraveller for the extraordinary journey through old Pretoria.
We have gained exclusive access to the old “Raadsaal building that dates from 1889, one of the first upgraded buildings after the discovery of gold. Where the offices of the last president and his secretary lie undisturbed.
We are the only tour operator that has access!
This walking tour, starting at Melrose house, down to Church Square and back via Staatsmodel School and Burgers Park.
The storytelling of TimeTraveller adventures’ Janet is second to none!
How did a few ox-wagons in fountains valley expand to the capital of the ZAR?
Was chief Tshwane an actual person or was it the original name of the Apies River?
Why did the British insist on calling the republic, the "Transvaal"?
Why was the 4th president of the ZAR labelled a heretic an ousted?
Concessions and kickbacks: We look at: Liquor, transport to Delagoa Bay, Dynamite, Jam, National Mint, and bricc
What happened to the Kruger Millions and did Smuts bag a few?
What happened to the Dopper church’s golden clock hands?
Churchill's great escape... Or was it great?
You will receive full parking and meet-up details from TimeTraveller Advetnures in the week leading up to the event