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Heritage & History

Unearthing the stories, buildings, and moments that connect Barberton’s past to its present.
The Globe Tavern: a gold rush relic at the heart of Barberton

The Globe Tavern: a gold rush relic at the heart of Barberton

From lively tavern to school and storeroom, the walls of the Globe Tavern tell a story of resilience, change and community.
Lynette Spencer 30 Jan 2026
Barberton Cemetery: memory, mourning and a call to protect our heritage

Barberton Cemetery: memory, mourning and a call to protect our heritage

Lynette Spencer 18 Nov 2025
Honouring the fallen with the Remembrance Parade

Honouring the fallen with the Remembrance Parade

Lynette Spencer 11 Nov 2025
Sheba Mine, Barberton’s golden jewel

Sheba Mine, Barberton’s golden jewel

Sheba Mine, known as the town’s Golden Jewel, continues to shape our community and economy more than 130 years after the first gold was found.
Lynette Spencer 10 Nov 2025
Belhaven House keeps Edwardian elegance alive

Belhaven House keeps Edwardian elegance alive

Step back into Barberton’s Edwardian era at Belhaven House, a lovingly restored 1904 prefabricated home with pressed‑steel ceilings and period décor that tells the story of the town’s gold‑rush prosperity and timeless charm.
Lynette Spencer 04 Nov 2025
Stopforth House: a time capsule in Barberton’s Heritage Walk

Stopforth House: a time capsule in Barberton’s Heritage Walk

Stopforth House is far from a grand mansion, its charm lies in its authenticity. Every room, every artefact, every tool tells a story of one family’s endurance through changing times.
Lynette Spencer 16 Oct 2025
Barberton hosted Transvaal’s first stock exchange

Barberton hosted Transvaal’s first stock exchange

Lynette Spencer 26 Sep 2025

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