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Heritage & History

Unearthing the stories, buildings, and moments that connect Barberton’s past to its present.
Barberton daisy proves resilience is always in bloom

Barberton daisy proves resilience is always in bloom

What sets the Barberton daisy apart is not just its beauty, but its quiet metaphor for human resilience.
Lynette Spencer 01 May 2025
The wandering artist who left his mark on Barberton

The wandering artist who left his mark on Barberton

His wandering spirit eventually led him to Barberton, a town rich with the dust of the gold rush.
Lynette Spencer 25 Apr 2025
The legend of Cockney Liz

The legend of Cockney Liz

Some locals swear she had a hand in settling disputes, brokering friendships, and occasionally stirring the pot herself.
Lynette Spencer 23 Apr 2025
Makhonjwa Mountains proudly hold their place on the UNESCO World Heritage list

Makhonjwa Mountains proudly hold their place on the UNESCO World Heritage list

For a community as deeply rooted as Barberton’s, World Heritage status honours the past and inspires the future.
Lynette Spencer 18 Apr 2025
Golden beginnings sparked by the Barber brothers and Eureka City

Golden beginnings sparked by the Barber brothers and Eureka City

Barberton retained its charm, and the remnants of its golden past can still be seen today in its architecture and the heritage sites.
Lynette Spencer 17 Apr 2025

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