tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post5771940180301284428..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: Dutch Settlers and their Architecture in South AfricaRosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-76645968858504650182017-10-24T11:02:27.471+01:002017-10-24T11:02:27.471+01:00Many of our stately homes also have Dutch architec...Many of our stately homes also have Dutch architecture influenced by William of Orange.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-20180546149830221722017-10-24T11:01:04.725+01:002017-10-24T11:01:04.725+01:00Estou satisfeito por ter gostado de ver as fotos d...Estou satisfeito por ter gostado de ver as fotos da África do Sul - obrigado por me informarRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-24088588307120734162017-10-23T22:16:21.714+01:002017-10-23T22:16:21.714+01:00As fotos estão maravilhosas! Gostei de apreciar, p...As fotos estão maravilhosas! Gostei de apreciar, pouco conheço sobre a África do Sul.<br />Maria Glóriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01963452271698801745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-82006757913623285492017-10-13T20:22:00.320+01:002017-10-13T20:22:00.320+01:00I found this fascinating as we frequently come acr...I found this fascinating as we frequently come across Dutch architecture along the British coast. Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-39748661797315273682017-10-09T13:51:19.642+01:002017-10-09T13:51:19.642+01:00I knew nothing previously about the Huguenots sett...I knew nothing previously about the Huguenots settling in South Africa before we left, but I had previously wondered about where the Dutch settlers had acquired their wine making skills and expertise from.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-78236036360752190072017-10-09T12:10:15.434+01:002017-10-09T12:10:15.434+01:00I was interested to learn of the Dutch settlers...I was interested to learn of the Dutch settlers' relationship with the French Huguenots. The outcome for those fleeing persecution and for the hosts as they shared wine growing knowledge was a positive one. I've also learned more about Dutch architecture, which I think is beautiful, but I've never thought about the different types of gable.Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-86216794875618399392017-10-08T15:56:13.375+01:002017-10-08T15:56:13.375+01:00💕💕Mariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-8479912168211041542017-10-08T08:43:31.149+01:002017-10-08T08:43:31.149+01:00Dear Mariette - I knew of course that the Hugenots...Dear Mariette - I knew of course that the Hugenots fled to Europe but I had not realised before our visit that so many of them were then invited by the Dutch Settlers to go and live in South Africa - it proved to be, as you mentioned, a good and successful alliance.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-14845954179363897862017-10-08T05:13:18.904+01:002017-10-08T05:13:18.904+01:00Dearest Rosemary,
Yes, Stellenbosch is a lovely to...Dearest Rosemary,<br />Yes, Stellenbosch is a lovely town with lots of old Dutch gables and also the very typical Dutch half door.<br />Forgot to mention in the previous post that the Erythrina is the official city tree of Los Angeles, California where it is referred as the coral tree. <br />History with all its good and bad, always has brought people together and thus creating beautiful things. In this case the Huguenots did establish some great vineyards. <br />Quite interesting to know about your maternal Grandmother!<br />Sending you hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-83389082158250283532017-10-06T08:10:14.069+01:002017-10-06T08:10:14.069+01:00Me neither!Me neither!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-25154971093236562072017-10-06T01:22:31.787+01:002017-10-06T01:22:31.787+01:00Never really thought much about that style progres...Never really thought much about that style progression... until now.blueskyscotlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09373718369702364265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-70725236255810320952017-10-05T23:39:37.114+01:002017-10-05T23:39:37.114+01:00I hope that he takes up the cause as I would reall...I hope that he takes up the cause as I would really like to know more.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-54977522078534630612017-10-05T22:52:20.644+01:002017-10-05T22:52:20.644+01:00How interesting to discover your ancestors involve...How interesting to discover your ancestors involvement in the silk industry. Maybe one day after you son does the research, we can look forward to a post about his findings. :-) Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626767881036539940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-4714481697132962922017-10-05T18:18:20.874+01:002017-10-05T18:18:20.874+01:00Hello Jim - I have always admired the Dutch style ...Hello Jim - I have always admired the Dutch style of architecture especially their gables. We also have many in our country too brought to us by the architectural influences of King William of Orange. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-78532292977727057942017-10-05T18:07:33.896+01:002017-10-05T18:07:33.896+01:00The Huguenots appear to have made a big impact whe...The Huguenots appear to have made a big impact wherever they settled - perhaps, in fact, they were a big loss to France when they fled persecution because of being Protestant.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-87155421271961567412017-10-05T17:30:42.521+01:002017-10-05T17:30:42.521+01:00Hello Rosemary, All the shapes of Dutch gables ma...Hello Rosemary, All the shapes of Dutch gables makes for an interesting variety. We have old Dutch buildings in the U.S. also (especially in New York), as well as many revival variations. Also, the Dutch were active in Taiwan for a long time, but there are very few architectural reminders of their sway here.<br />--JimParnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-5400734808195593142017-10-05T16:18:06.155+01:002017-10-05T16:18:06.155+01:00This was an interesting and educational post. I wa...This was an interesting and educational post. I was intrigued to read about the French Huguenots helping to develop the wine industry in S.A. So many factors combine to make our world the fascinating place it is today. The architectural drawings are wonderful for demonstrating the evolution of the Dutch gables. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-2530464430031436222017-10-05T15:52:25.122+01:002017-10-05T15:52:25.122+01:00♡♡Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-7157782033056140232017-10-05T15:49:55.399+01:002017-10-05T15:49:55.399+01:00♡♡Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-90261582489158256522017-10-05T15:49:31.123+01:002017-10-05T15:49:31.123+01:00Thank you very much Catherine - I will definitely ...Thank you very much Catherine - I will definitely check out the links you kindly left. Having already researched his father's family background, I am hoping that my eldest son will do mine. We understand that my grandmother's ancestors set up a silk industry.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-30223066481200003092017-10-05T14:58:47.236+01:002017-10-05T14:58:47.236+01:00Thanks for the line drawings, sometimes a picture ...Thanks for the line drawings, sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-68699361081645060962017-10-05T14:57:21.173+01:002017-10-05T14:57:21.173+01:00As do we here in the US.As do we here in the US.Linda Pakravanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06505079649836732725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-90809167226296106162017-10-05T14:35:47.308+01:002017-10-05T14:35:47.308+01:00I too found the evolution of the Dutch gables very...I too found the evolution of the Dutch gables very interesting. <br />I was interested to hear of the Huguenot influence in SA and your French grandmother.<br />The oldest street in America is in New Paltz, New York. My old stomping grounds. http://www.huguenotstreet.org/ I spent all my summers at https://www.mohonk.com/?nck=gbetri&gclid=CJXyqYPM2dYCFRNXDQodddcGlQ This is a place I know you would love. <br />I still have a old friend who lives on Huguenot St. <br />I hope you will visit both links. ;-) <br /><br />Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05626767881036539940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-25986900270682889822017-10-05T14:18:23.630+01:002017-10-05T14:18:23.630+01:00We cannot change history - Britain too shares a si...We cannot change history - Britain too shares a similar past.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-75391498868477876162017-10-05T13:21:47.919+01:002017-10-05T13:21:47.919+01:00My gables reminded me of your settlers domes.My gables reminded me of your settlers domes.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.com