Kensington – A Walk Through Living History

Rich in reminders of past architectural and cultural achievements. Take a stimulating walk amongst past grandeur in this leafy suburb and immerse yourself in a 100 year old historical, cosmopolitan community.

Distances: 4K and 7K - a pleasant route with great views and heritage sites.

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4K Walk:

• Kensington Bowling Club – the oldest bowling club in Johannesburg established in 1914 (100 years young this year!!)

• Scott House – the first concrete house in South Africa built by Robert William Scott 1916-1926.

• Langerman Kop - Architect Langerman had a major influence in the design of early Johannesburg.

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• No 12 Somerset Road - one of the oldest houses in kensingtom built by George Cooper in 1902.

• Jeppe High School for Boys - Built in 1909. Named afterJulius Jeppe. General J.C Smuts unveiled the World War I Monument at the School.

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• Scottish Horse Memorial - erected in memory of the officers and men who died during the South African, Anglo-Boer War in 1901-1902.

• Dykeneuk Stone House - Designed by Sir Herbert Baker in 1904

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• Jeppe High School for Girls - established in 1918.

7Km Walk:

As per the 4K walk above. From the Scottish Horse Memorial we walk to:

• Kensington Castle - built by Samuel Scott Wilson in 1911; a replica of the Rothesay-on-Bute Castle in Scotland.

• Rhodes Park - Named after Cecil John Rhodes

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Bring a camera.

R30pp.