Grahamstown has two monuments to the 1820 British Settlers on top of Gun Fire Hill overlooking the town. The most prominent is the Settlers Monument building, heart of the Grahamstown National Arts Festival, with its huge auditorium. I prefer the second one a few hundred meters away from the building a lot more. It depicts a British Settler family as they arrived on our shores. When I look at it I can actually hear the little girl ask her mother if this is their new home now. Standing there looking at the monument I wondered how many people would be able to give me a correct answer if I had to ask them what year the 1820 British Settlers arrived in Algoa Bay…
A beautiful monument. The pose of each adult figure is dignified, but the pose of the little girl adds a sensitive touch.