Tracing the early footsteps of Percy Fitzpatrick in Barberton
Fitzpatrick arrived in Barberton in 1884, when the booming town teemed with diggers, traders, and adventurers.
Local Legends: Then & Now
Honouring remarkable locals, from past pioneers to today’s unsung heroes.
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.
The legend of Cockney Liz
Some locals swear she had a hand in settling disputes, brokering friendships, and occasionally stirring the pot herself.
How art, activism, and kindness left its mark from Barberton to Plett
“The positive about getting older is that I don’t really care what anyone thinks anymore."
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.