Shell South Africa
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| Wiilem Adriaan van der Stel (Goewerneur from to 1705) farmed at Vergelege |
Wiilem Adriaan van der Stel (Goewerneur from to 1705) farmed at Vergelegen-still a showpiece at Somerset West; A Shell picture story, South African history in pictures, Part I; 1652-1763 |
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| Vasco da Gama |
One of the greatest of the Portuguese navigators wa Vasco da Gama who sailed past the Cape in 1497 and went on to reach India. His compatriot Diaz had discovered the Cape in 1486, but failed to find the sea route to India. |
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| Van Reenen's house in Netherland, designed by Thibault... |
Van Reenen's house in Netherland, designed by Thibault, was regarded as one of the wonders of 18th-century architecture. Two great contemporaries of Thibault weree Schutte, the draught-man, and Anreith, the scuptor; a Shell picture story, South African history in pictures, Part II, 1764-1795 |
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| Two coins of the Dutch East India Company |
Two coins of the Dutch East indian Company. A Shell Picture story, South African history in pictures, Part II; 1764-1795 |
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| Tulbagh towards the end of the 18th century, a Shell Picture story, South African history in pictures, Part II: 1764-1795 |
Tulbagh towards the end of the 18th century, a Shell Picture story, South African history in pictures, Part II: 1764-1795 |
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| The travellers Colonel Gordon and Lietenant William Patterson named Orange River and visited its mouth in 1779 |
The travellers Colonel Gordon and Lietenant William Patterson named Orange River and visited its mouth in 1779. This is a drawing made by Gordon. A Shell picture story South African history in pictures Part II; 1764-1795. |
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| The Martin Melck House, Cape Town, was built in 1782 |
The Martin Melck House, Cape Town, was built in 1782. This photograph of it was taken at the beginning of the 20th century. A Shell oicture stoty, South African history in pictures, Part II: 1764-1795 |
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| The London Hotel, Greenmarket Square, Cape Town, was built during the first British occupation |
The London Hotel, Greenmarket Square, Cape Town, was built during the first British occupation |
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| The Grand Parade and Heerengracht (now Adderley Street) in 18th century, Cape Town |
The Grand Parade and Heerengracht (now Adderley Street) in 18th century, Cape Town. A Shell picture story, South African history inpictures Part II; 1764-1795 |
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| The first newspaper at the Cape, published in 1800, was The Cape Town Gazette and African Advertiser, which eventually became today's Government Gazette |
The first newspaper at the Cape, published in 1800, was The Cape Town Gazette and African Advertiser, which eventually became today's Government Gazette. A shell picture story, South African history in pictures, Part III: 1796-1825 |
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| The British flag over the Castle |
The British flag over the Castle; A shell picture story, South African history in pictures Part III; 1796-1825 |
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| The Battle of Blaauwberg, 1806 |
The Battle of Blaauwberg, 1806; a Shell picture story, South African history in pictures, Part III: 1796-1825 |
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| The Battle of Blaauwber, 1806 |
The Battle of Blaauwber, 1806, a Shell picture story, South African history in pictures, Part III: 1796-1825 |
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| The African Theatre, 1801 |
In 1801 the African Theatre, the first entertainment house, opened its doors on Riebeeck Square where it stands to this day. Shell picture story, South Africa history in pictures Part III; 1796-1825 |
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| Table Bay in 1803 |
Table Bay in 1803; a Shell picture story, South African, history in pictures Part III: 1796-1825 |
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| South African history in picture Part III 1796-1825. A story by Shell South Africa (Pty.) Limited |
South African history in picture Part III 1796-1825. A story by Shell South Africa (Pty.) Limited |
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| Simon van der Stel(1679-1699) led an expedition into Little Namaqualand, searching for precious metal. This ia a drawing of his camp. |
Simon van der Stel(1679-1699) led an expedition into Little Namaqualand, searching for precious metal. This ia a drawing of his camp. |
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| Luitenant-general J.W. Janssens |
Luitenant-general J.W. Janssens; a Shell picture story, South African history in pictures, Part III; 1796-1825 |
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| Lord Charles Somerset |
Lord Charles Somerset; a Shell picture story, South African history in pictures, Part III; 1796-1825 |
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| Lady Anne Barnard |
Lady Anne Barnard; a Shell pictures story, South African history in pictures Part III: 1796-1825 |