Vibrant and colourful, Woodstock is one of the Cape’s oldest and most enchanting suburbs. This fascinating neighbourhood is currently experiencing an incredible trans-formation. Entrepreneurs, captains of industry and residents are taking up the challenge to make Woodstock a better place in which to do business and live.Over the past two years there have been noticeable changes in the general appearance of this historic suburb. When travelling through this newly energised neighbourhood one should take the time to visit the side streets to discover real residential gems. Some houses have been marvellously restored to their former Victorian splendour, while others have adopted vivid colour schemes that ably compare with the tenements of the Bo-Kaap.
In recent times even the Wood-stock Police Station has received a coat of paint and the steeple on the Castle Brewery building was installed. As one passes along Victoria and Albert Roads one sees magnificent building façades, some dating back to the late 19th century…..and one sees potential. Cast an eye down Gympie Street …… what a challenge!!
Victoria Road viewed from the Trafalgar Buildings in the 1940′s and 2006
A View from Victoria Road looking down Aberdeen Road. The left hand image is from an oil painting by B. Epstein in the 1950′s.
Victoria Road viewed from the Trafalgar Buildings in the 1940′s and 2006
Victoria Road viewed from the Trafalgar Buildings in the 1940′s and 2006
Victoria Road viewed from the Trafalgar Buildings in the 1940′s and 2006
