Eastern Cape Provincial Article - South African Vacations

Donkin Reserve: The reserve is an open square that overlooks the city and
the bay where Sir Rufane Donkin erected a stone pyramid, with a very
touching inscription, in memory of his wife Elizabeth, who had died in India.
Port Elizabeth was named after her.
Donkin Street: A row of charming double-storied Victorian terrace houses
faces the Donkin Reserve.
Drill Hall, Prospect Hill: Headquarters of the second oldest volunteer regiment
in South Africa, Prince Alfred’s Guard, the hall houses a collection of
ceremonial badges, weapons and war photographs.
Fort Frederick: Erected in 1799 to guard against a sea invasion and situated
on Belmont Terrace, the fort overlooks the Baakens River Mouth. The fort is
named after Frederick, Duke of York. Interestingly enough, no shot has ever
been fired in anger from the fort.
Horse Memorial: When it was unveiled the Horse Memorial was the only
memorial of its kind in the world. A Port Elizabeth woman was so moved when
she learned of the hundreds of thousands of horses that died during the
Anglo-Boer War, that she raised the money to commission the sculptor
Joseph Whitehead to create a sculpture in their honour. The sculpture
features a horse drinking from a bucket held by a British soldier.
Jewish Heritage Museum: The museum Is housed in a deconsecrated Jewish
synagogue just off Russell Road.
Motor Museum: Situated in Mowbray Street, Newton Park, the museum
displays a collection of vintage and classic vehicles.
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