Bygone Bazley – A walk down memory lane with Des Humphrey (original homeowner of Humphrey’s Hideaway)

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Some memories and history of this delightful little spot on the South Coast of Natal, brought to you by Des... Read More Bygone Bazley – A walk down memory lane with Des Humphrey (original homeowner of Humphrey’s Hideaway)

Bygone Bazley: The Story of Sezela Sugar Mill

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The Story of Sezela Sugar Mill We are all familiar with the industrial behemoth to the north of Bazley that... Read More Bygone Bazley: The Story of Sezela Sugar Mill

Celebrating Bazley’s Military Heritage: From Shaka’s Shadow to Global Conflicts

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Shaka’s Influence: The Legacy of Conflict in Bazley While the Bazley area has seen little conflict in... Read More Celebrating Bazley’s Military Heritage: From Shaka’s Shadow to Global Conflicts

Bygone Bazley – Brief history of the Natal South Coast railway line

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The railway was built in stages, first the line from Durban to Clairmont and the Bluff, first in 1875. In... Read More Bygone Bazley – Brief history of the Natal South Coast railway line

Bygone Bazley – Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Bazley: Rivers, Wildlife, and Legends

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An exquisite contemporary watercolour from well listed artist Rowena Elizabeth Bush. Title is Sezela in 1990.... Read More Bygone Bazley – Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Bazley: Rivers, Wildlife, and Legends

Bazley’s Halt: From Railway Arrival to Township Transformation

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In the early 1900s, Bazley experienced a transformative event – the arrival of the railway line to Port... Read More Bazley’s Halt: From Railway Arrival to Township Transformation

Unveiling Bazley’s Past: From Woolwich Purchase to Tea Success and Enduring Legacies

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John Bazley’s Vision In 1882, John Bazley acquired the Woolwich farm for a remarkable 1 pound per acre,... Read More Unveiling Bazley’s Past: From Woolwich Purchase to Tea Success and Enduring Legacies

Bazley’s Past: Unveiling Two Iconic Farms and Early Days

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 Two Farms and Early Days in Bazley Bazley’s rich history is intertwined with the stories of two local... Read More Bazley’s Past: Unveiling Two Iconic Farms and Early Days

The Bazley Connection to King Shaka: A Tale of Healing, Friendship, and the Legacy of Henry Frances Fynn

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In 1824, Henry Frances Fynn, an intrepid explorer, etched his name in history as the first white man to... Read More The Bazley Connection to King Shaka: A Tale of Healing, Friendship, and the Legacy of Henry Frances Fynn

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