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Our Bulawayo Scrapbook

About Our Bulawayo Scrapbook

Established in 1893, Bulawayo is Zimbabwe's second largest city. it takes its name from the precolonial Ndebele settlement of Kobuluwayo which was captured by the forces of Cecil John Rhodes. Profusely illustrated, this book provides a general discussion of the historical development of the town and its various communities, and then goes on to discuss the unique structural features of the inner city area of Bulawayo. Street by street the buildings and monuments, past and present, are discussed together with dates, architects, developers and owners/tenants where these are known. The book aims to provide a historical snapshot of the evolution of the cityscape of Bulawayo from its African colonial roots to post independence developments up to 2023.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781913460679
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 396
  • Published:
  • July 30, 2023
  • Dimensions:
  • 210x22x297 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 1024 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: December 11, 2024

Description of Our Bulawayo Scrapbook

Established in 1893, Bulawayo is Zimbabwe's second largest city. it takes its name from the precolonial Ndebele settlement of Kobuluwayo which was captured by the forces of Cecil John Rhodes. Profusely illustrated, this book provides a general discussion of the historical development of the town and its various communities, and then goes on to discuss the unique structural features of the inner city area of Bulawayo. Street by street the buildings and monuments, past and present, are discussed together with dates, architects, developers and owners/tenants where these are known. The book aims to provide a historical snapshot of the evolution of the cityscape of Bulawayo from its African colonial roots to post independence developments up to 2023.

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