Tag: Sir Robert Stanford

• Sunrise in De Bruyn Street

  The early morning walk with our dog is always full of visual surprises. One of these is the wide variety of sunrises visible from our street. Our street is De Bruyn Street; named after Pieter de Bruyn who bought the property of Sir Robert Stanford, the name-giver of our little village. Photographer/author Annalize Mouton succeeded…

  Herman van Bon Photography

  May 28, 2013

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• Anno 1855

  The entrance of the original estate of Sir Robert Stanford; after whom the village is named. Nowadays there is a vineyard that produces wine under his name. Stanford is a small wine producing area that is home to some of the best Pinotage and Chenin Blanc wines within South Africa.

  Herman van Bon Photography

  April 8, 2013

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• This morning’s Sunrise

  Early birds like us take the opportunity to enjoy the sunrise. Also this morning and although not the most beautiful one we’ve ever seen it was worthwhile to take a picture at the original entrance of the ‘Sir Robert Stanford Estate’. Stanford is the name giver of our wonderful village.

  Herman van Bon Photography

  October 16, 2012

  South Africa, Stanford, Uncategorized

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