Africa - Saturday market parade, Cape Town— circa 1897. It is impossible to mistake the great outline of Table Mountain which bears in illustration, as it so often does in fact, the cloudy cap which is said to foretell bad weather. Cape Town is the centre of a large and prosperous country district, only partially served as yet by railroads. The majority of those who come to the market in the capital therefore drive in in their waggons and covered carts, making a long day of the business. It is natural under these circumstances that the occasion should be made the occasion for a little social intercourse and pleasant conviviality. The “Market Parade” satisfies both requirements; here buyers and sellers meet to discuss or transact business, here friends exchange views and gossip, and he
Origins - Main Road, Camps Bay, c.1905 Looking south along the tram route beside the Atlantic coast, with early buildings lining the road and the Twelve Apostles mountain range rising behind. The area was still sparsely developed at the time.🦉 | Facebook
Origins - Main Road, Camps Bay, c.1905 Looking south along the tram route beside the Atlantic coast, with early buildings lining the road and the Twelve Apostles mountain range rising behind. The area was still sparsely developed at the time.🦉 | Facebook
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Origins - Franschhoek Railway Station, c1912🦉 This 1912 image of Franschhoek Railway Station captures a period when rail played a central role in the area’s daily life and economy. The line from Paarl to Franschhoek was completed in 1904, built to help local farmers transport their produce to market more efficiently. Before this, ox-drawn carts were the only option, often slow and limited by weather and terrain. In its early years, the line operated with steam locomotives. The station was a basic corrugated iron structure, functional and suited to the needs of a small agricultural town. The service ran regularly, moving both goods and passengers. Diesel locomotives gradually replaced steam by the 1970s, reflecting broader changes in railway technology. However, as road transport became more accessible and cost-effective, demand for rail declined. By the 1990s, the line had fallen into disuse. In 2012, the railway was reactivated with the launch of the Franschhoek Wine Tram. Using the existing tracks, the service was redesigned for tourism, offering visitors a way to explore the region’s wine farms and scenery. | Facebook
Origins - Franschhoek Railway Station, c1912🦉 This 1912 image of Franschhoek Railway Station captures a period when rail played a central role in the area’s daily life and economy. The line from Paarl to Franschhoek was completed in 1904, built to help local farmers transport their produce to market more efficiently. Before this, ox-drawn carts were the only option, often slow and limited by weather and terrain. In its early years, the line operated with steam locomotives. The station was a basic corrugated iron structure, functional and suited to the needs of a small agricultural town. The service ran regularly, moving both goods and passengers. Diesel locomotives gradually replaced steam by the 1970s, reflecting broader changes in railway technology. However, as road transport became
