King Edward Hotel Donkin Reserve, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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Situated near the beach in the midst of a historical and commercial hub interspersed by inner city suburbia, the Donkin Reserve is essentially a small open public space which was proclaimed by the founder of the city, Sir Rufane Donkin. The area measures roughly the size of two small city blocks and it features park benches, walking paths, the Opera House, a lighthouse and a memorial. Perhaps the most outstanding feature of the Donkin Reserve is the touching memorial to Sir Donkin’s wife. This pyramid shaped structure bears a plaque with the inscription: “To the memory of one of the most perfect of human beings who has given her name to the Town below.” The structure is a testament to the loving relationship that Donkin had with this wife and a bit more of their story can be learned when visiting the adjacent lighthouse.

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Location: Donkin Reserve, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Photo credit: © Roy Mathers / Alamy / Afripics
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