Montagu Stories 

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129.Cypress Villa

15th April 2025

If you walk down Joubert Street you will notice this new signThe plaque is a welcome indication that the…

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128b. Die Bos (English)

1st April 2025

(De Bos)(Orange Farm) The Original House 3 Middle Street has long been known as “De Bos” Erf no:…

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128a.Die Bos (Afrikaans)

1st April 2025

(De Bos) (Orange Farm) Oorspronklike Huis Straat no: Middelstraat 3, Kleinhoewe baie lankal bekend as “Die Bos”. Erf…

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127.Plaasskole in die Agterveld en Koo

15th March 2025

Deur: Gerald Batt – Januarie 2025 Die navorsing en opbou van hierdie storie was vir my ‘n ongelooflike…

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126.Mense van Montagu: Kinnie Africa

1st March 2025

Raakvat-Vrou Foto: Hennah Flesch Kinnie Africa is ‘n nakommeling van twee van die bekendste bruinfamilies in Montagu, die…

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125.The Ravenscroft Family of Montagu

15th February 2025

Updated: 07/04/2025 The compilation of information for this story was triggered by a picture of a brass band…

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124.Old Maps and the Lei-Water

1st February 2025

 A Montagu History Snippet about early maps and the lei-water From the grapevine With reference to The Landscape…

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123.Die Slagpale en Die Herder Familie van Montagu

15th January 2025

Van Slagpale na Kerk Uittreksel uit die boek Vroue van Montagu 1900/2000 deur Yvonne Bussell Mietjie Herder Wie…

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122.Die Koo Karavaan

1st January 2025

A Montagu History Snippet From the grapevine Erina Dell vra die vra op die F/B blad: “Montagu –…

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121.Italian Prisoners of War

15th December 2024

and the Montagu connection Compiled by : Leo van der Sande Italian Prisoners of War in South-AfricaHow it…

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About

English

The Montagu Museum archive contains a wealth of documents, photographs, maps and Africana relating to the history of Montagu

and the surrounding district. The Montagu Stories webpage is an addition to the archive that extends the availability of this historical material to a new and even larger digital audience.

Montagu Stories seeks to collect stories and pictures on the history of Montagu from any interested party. The success and future of the webpage depends on the involvement of the public; so please contact us with your contributions, ideas and thoughts. The Museum's team of researchers are ready to assist with the collection of information, while the Friends of the Montagu Museum will assist with the final editing and formatting for publication on the website.

Many people worldwide enjoy and appreciate history. In an age where information is increasingly accessed and utilised digitally, that audience has become even bigger. Please support this exciting research project and help us to ensure that Montagu's rich history will not be lost.

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Available In Print

Selected Montagu Stories available on the webpage will now also be printed in book form and be available to purchase online or at the two Museums.

Want to contribute?

We encourage you to participate in this project, so please feel free to contact us via email or WhatsApp to discuss any ideas or suggestions.

Contact Details

Rudi Allmayer
Mobile/WhatsApp: 083 354 4311
stories@montagumuseum.co.za