1930’s Westcliff - Young Turks, Some Politics and an Ashram

Located on probably the highest contour of Westcliff, Tyson Road (with its 7 parcels of land) reveals interesting histories and personalities connected to the modern and art deco architectural traditions. Our tour is also peppered with the social history of 1950’s/1960’s Johannesburg. 

Join us for a walk through idealistic spaces brought about by creativity, political goodwill and spiritual wellbeing. It’s an eclectic journey to a brave new world of courage, politics, benevolence and matters of the spirit,  following ideas of form and function, prefabrication and innovation, and international manifestos - with a pinch of India thrown in.

The tour will end with tea (at your own expense) in the beautiful gardens of the ashram at the top of Tyson Road.

Please bring along drinking water and wear sunscreen, a hat and comfortable walking shoes. Park in Tyson Road and meet corner Tyson Road and Westcliff Drive.