...East London *Discussion*

Mosi-oa-Tunya · August 18th, 2006, 06:20 PM

I've started a Gallery thread for photos of East London, second largest city in Eastern Cape which has 700,000 people. It is the largest riverside port in South Africa and is a popular tourist destination for local travellers.

StormShadow please replicate the good work you did on the Port Elizabeth Gallery you started.

StormShadow · August 19th, 2006, 01:33 AM

East London Town Hall

Kenneway Hotel, East London

Boardwalk, East London

EA Coastline

JAB323 · August 19th, 2006, 02:12 AM

I always liked East Lon. city hall.

mikey67 · August 20th, 2006, 12:05 PM

July - August 2006
The Safmarine Agulhas, after experiencing engine trouble, became stranded on a sand bank outside East London harbour. All the containers were rescued from here deck and vessel later broke in half.

SA BOY · August 20th, 2006, 01:04 PM

i read that NOT all containers could be salavaged and some had washed off the straded ship.

Caisson Boy · August 21st, 2006, 09:27 AM

Durbsboi · August 21st, 2006, 10:37 AM

I've got some pics of EL @ home from my trip there 2years back, will post them soon, & I might be going again in November, so hopefully more on the way.

mike2005 · August 28th, 2006, 02:36 PM

interesting pics. thanks. its SA's forgotten city!!!

mikey67 · August 31st, 2006, 06:47 AM

East London Lighthouse

mikey67 · August 31st, 2006, 06:54 AM

German Settlers Monument

mikey67 · August 31st, 2006, 08:18 PM

Quinera River at Bonza Bay Beach, Beacon Bay - East London

The river only opens up to the sea after heavy rains...

mikey67 · September 13th, 2006, 07:12 PM

The grain elevator and silos across on the west bank of the harbour

The car terminal for Daimler Chrysler across on the west bank

Inside the dry dock

Pilot boats

AntonAmeneiro · September 14th, 2006, 02:55 AM

Beautiful gallery... I've seen these pics almost with tears in my eyes... I remember an ex of mine whom I loved deeply was from this city... he passed away and I always kept a beautiful memmory of East London... I definitely need to visit SA someday, I must.

mikey67 · September 14th, 2006, 08:53 PM

Buffalo River

mikey67 · September 14th, 2006, 09:06 PM

Oxford Street with the City Hall

mikey67 · September 14th, 2006, 10:23 PM

mikey67 · September 14th, 2006, 10:35 PM

The Quinera River separating the areas of Beacon bay on the left and Gonubie to the right

Pule · September 15th, 2006, 11:37 AM

Grand Complex Set In East London - 2006/09/14

Pule · September 15th, 2006, 11:38 AM

Grand Complex Set In East London - 2006/09/14

Email Article
East London, the Nahoon Mouth area, is set to be the site of a chic, upmarket apartment complex. The residential development will be built in an outstanding location, which lends itself to the best in ultra-modern living.

The Furstenberg Grand is unlike anything East London has ever seen and is certain to be a hot property for those wishing to live the optimum secure lifestyle with high tech modern finishes of international quality.

There are 67 two-bedroomed, open plan units in the complex. High speed lifts carry residents to their homes and a 24 hour security and concierge desk ensures convenience.

The building is further enhanced by a climate-controlled glass atrium. Developer Grant Furstenburg points out that this sort of development is already driving architectural trends on the landscapes of cities such as Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban.

"This kind of project is very costly to realise and the resultant price tag will reflect that. I think that local developers have been wary of outlaying this sort of capital in the East London area, in the fear that there is no market to support it. I feel, however that the timing of The Furstenburg Grand is perfect and I know that East London is ready to see something of an international standard, and pay the price for it too."

Property agents, RE/MAX agree. "We have had enormous interest from the public, and this even before the official launch date. It is wonderful to be involved in such an aspirational project. We think it will be a hottest property on the East London map", says Anne Chegwidden of RE/MAX Sunshine Coast.

Construction of The Furstenburg Grand is due to begin in mid-January of 2007. Prices begin at R 1, 3m and migrate to R 1, 7m.

Image: Artist's impression of The Furstenburg Grand.

Pule · October 28th, 2006, 07:23 AM

August 18th, 2006, 06:20 PM	#1
Mosi-oa-Tunya Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cape Town Posts: 1,481	...East London Discussion I've started a Gallery thread for photos of East London, second largest city in Eastern Cape which has 700,000 people. It is the largest riverside port in South Africa and is a popular tourist destination for local travellers. StormShadow please replicate the good work you did on the Port Elizabeth Gallery you started.

August 19th, 2006, 01:33 AM	#2
StormShadow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: N.Y.C. Posts: 4,010	Best I can do for now. East London Town Hall Kenneway Hotel, East London Boardwalk, East London EA Coastline

August 20th, 2006, 12:05 PM	#4
mikey67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Luton -UK, Cape Town & East London -SA Posts: 264	July - August 2006 The Safmarine Agulhas, after experiencing engine trouble, became stranded on a sand bank outside East London harbour. All the containers were rescued from here deck and vessel later broke in half. Last edited by mikey67; August 20th, 2006 at 12:14 PM.

August 20th, 2006, 01:04 PM	#5
SA BOY سا ب Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Durban/Warsaw/Ft Lauderdale/Auckland/Sydney/Dubai Posts: 6,834	i read that NOT all containers could be salavaged and some had washed off the straded ship. __________________ Build High-The Pixies

August 21st, 2006, 09:27 AM	#6
Caisson Boy Karoo Prime Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cape Town, SA Posts: 530	EL pics from the Buffalo City page: __________________ I have a good mind to ring Paris Hilton. I reckon she'd be gropable if she knew what a bunch of airheads are running her motel.

August 19th, 2006, 02:12 AM	#3
JAB323 Jan's Best Friend Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Unknown Posts: 1,097	I always liked East Lon. city hall.

August 21st, 2006, 10:37 AM	#7
Durbsboi East Coast Massiv Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Durban Posts: 13,723	I've got some pics of EL @ home from my trip there 2years back, will post them soon, & I might be going again in November, so hopefully more on the way. __________________ Ðŭґطąמ South Africa's Playground! We're ready for the world! Are they ready for us? SA 2010 STADIUM LIVE WEBCAM FEEDS

August 28th, 2006, 02:36 PM	#8
mike2005 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cape Town Posts: 1,100	interesting pics. thanks. its SA's forgotten city!!!

August 31st, 2006, 06:47 AM	#9
mikey67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Luton -UK, Cape Town & East London -SA Posts: 264	East London Lighthouse

August 31st, 2006, 06:54 AM	#10
mikey67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Luton -UK, Cape Town & East London -SA Posts: 264	German Settlers Monument

August 31st, 2006, 08:18 PM	#11
mikey67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Luton -UK, Cape Town & East London -SA Posts: 264	Quinera River at Bonza Bay Beach, Beacon Bay - East London The river only opens up to the sea after heavy rains...

September 13th, 2006, 07:12 PM	#12
mikey67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Luton -UK, Cape Town & East London -SA Posts: 264	The grain elevator and silos across on the west bank of the harbour The car terminal for Daimler Chrysler across on the west bank Inside the dry dock Pilot boats

September 14th, 2006, 02:55 AM	#13
AntonAmeneiro אנטון Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oviedo (SPAIN) Posts: 0	Beautiful gallery... I've seen these pics almost with tears in my eyes... I remember an ex of mine whom I loved deeply was from this city... he passed away and I always kept a beautiful memmory of East London... I definitely need to visit SA someday, I must.

September 14th, 2006, 08:53 PM	#14
mikey67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Luton -UK, Cape Town & East London -SA Posts: 264	Buffalo River

September 14th, 2006, 09:06 PM	#15
mikey67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Luton -UK, Cape Town & East London -SA Posts: 264	Oxford Street with the City Hall

September 14th, 2006, 10:23 PM	#16
mikey67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Luton -UK, Cape Town & East London -SA Posts: 264

September 14th, 2006, 10:35 PM	#17
mikey67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Luton -UK, Cape Town & East London -SA Posts: 264	The Quinera River separating the areas of Beacon bay on the left and Gonubie to the right Last edited by mikey67; September 14th, 2006 at 10:40 PM.

September 15th, 2006, 11:37 AM	#18
Pule BITTER HEART NEVER REST Join Date: May 2004 Location: JOHANNESBURG Posts: 8,734	Grand Complex Set In East London - 2006/09/14 __________________ *They left the country and said they will never look back but they up to date with what's happening in SA , I wonder why?* Johannesburg Daily Photo

September 15th, 2006, 11:38 AM	#19
Pule BITTER HEART NEVER REST Join Date: May 2004 Location: JOHANNESBURG Posts: 8,734	Grand Complex Set In East London - 2006/09/14 Email Article East London, the Nahoon Mouth area, is set to be the site of a chic, upmarket apartment complex. The residential development will be built in an outstanding location, which lends itself to the best in ultra-modern living. The Furstenberg Grand is unlike anything East London has ever seen and is certain to be a hot property for those wishing to live the optimum secure lifestyle with high tech modern finishes of international quality. There are 67 two-bedroomed, open plan units in the complex. High speed lifts carry residents to their homes and a 24 hour security and concierge desk ensures convenience. The building is further enhanced by a climate-controlled glass atrium. Developer Grant Furstenburg points out that this sort of development is already driving architectural trends on the landscapes of cities such as Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban. "This kind of project is very costly to realise and the resultant price tag will reflect that. I think that local developers have been wary of outlaying this sort of capital in the East London area, in the fear that there is no market to support it. I feel, however that the timing of The Furstenburg Grand is perfect and I know that East London is ready to see something of an international standard, and pay the price for it too." Property agents, RE/MAX agree. "We have had enormous interest from the public, and this even before the official launch date. It is wonderful to be involved in such an aspirational project. We think it will be a hottest property on the East London map", says Anne Chegwidden of RE/MAX Sunshine Coast. Construction of The Furstenburg Grand is due to begin in mid-January of 2007. Prices begin at R 1, 3m and migrate to R 1, 7m. Image: Artist's impression of The Furstenburg Grand. __________________ *They left the country and said they will never look back but they up to date with what's happening in SA , I wonder why?* Johannesburg Daily Photo

October 28th, 2006, 07:23 AM	#20
Pule BITTER HEART NEVER REST Join Date: May 2004 Location: JOHANNESBURG Posts: 8,734	__________________ *They left the country and said they will never look back but they up to date with what's happening in SA , I wonder why?* Johannesburg Daily Photo

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