Montagu Stories 

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143.Adamus Stemmet (Deel 2)

8th November 2025

Vervolg van Deel 1 Pleitstukke vir die Wêreldhof in Den Haag. Hy word tydelik gesekondeer aan die Departement…

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143.Adamus Stemmet (Deel 1)

1st November 2025

To my delight and surprise I recently received a copy of a publication Nongqai Vol 16 No 10D.…

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142. A Link to the Past: Mountain Passes of Montagu

15th October 2025

compiled by Mike the Mapman An extract of an old 1850 map shows the old wagon trails and…

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141.”The Montagu Volcano”

1st October 2025

“The Montagu Volcano” has a name by Rudi Allmayer The View Coincidental Beginning A view of a mountain…

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140.Mense Van Montagu: Michael “Gallie” Claassen (Die Haarkapper)

15th September 2025

Michael Josias Jacobus Claassen en Annie Maria Elford (Anna) Oom Claassen werk al 50 jaar in salon Montagu…

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139.Something about the Basson Family of Montagu

1st September 2025

Updated: 08/10/2025 Wedding of Ewie Basson to Justine Joubert Bridesmaids: L – R Shelia (bride’s sister), Rona (bride’s…

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138.Retreat Homestead Cogmanskloof

15th August 2025

Updated: 18/08/2025 There is a general perception that the area around the Old English Fort in Cogmanskloof is…

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137.Thelma Gutsche lived in Montagu

1st August 2025

07/01/1915 – 05/11/1984 By Michelle Christian If ever there was someone who could be described as an enigma…

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136.Montagu Country Hotel

15th July 2025

This hotel has changed names over the years but it has been decided to use the name, Montagu…

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135.Mense van Montagu: Die Poggenpoels

1st July 2025

Opgedateer: 25/07/2025 Geskryf deur Melinda Wheeler (geb.Poggenpoel) ‘n Tydjie gelede is ek gevra om my herinneringe van Montagu…

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About

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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