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King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, Cape Colony, South Africa
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King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, Cape Colony, South Africa
Victoria Square, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, Cape Colony, South Africa. Date: circa 1925
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Beauchamp Booth Brothers Cannons Cape Colony Guns Werner Williams 1925
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This photograph, taken circa 1925, showcases the picturesque Victoria Square in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, Cape Colony, South Africa. The square, bordered by lush green grass and shaded by towering trees, serves as the heart of this historic town. At the center of the square stands a majestic statue of King William the Third, the monarch after whom the town was named. King William, dressed in military attire, gazes proudly over the square, his statue a symbol of the British colonial rule that once dominated this region. To the left of the square, two cannons are positioned, remnants of the town's military past. The cannons, along with the imposing buildings surrounding the square, such as the Beauchamp, Booth, and Werner Brothers' buildings, serve as a reminder of the town's rich history. The town's name, King Williams Town, was given in 1855 in honor of King William the Third, who was the British monarch at the time. The town was established as a military outpost and later grew to become a significant commercial and administrative center in the Eastern Cape. The photograph, taken in the 1920s, captures the essence of a bygone era, a time when colonial rule held sway over South Africa. Today, King Williams Town stands as a testament to the region's rich history, a place where the past and present intertwine, and where visitors can explore the stories of the people and events that shaped this fascinating corner of the world.
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