How did Auckland Park get its name and why was a house built for the visit of the Prince of Wales? Find the answers to these and other questions when visiting an amazing Victoriana gem, Lindfield House, designed by the renowned English architect, Sir Herbert Baker. Lindfield is still a much loved private home jam packed with Victoriana but it boasts far more than antique furniture and artifacts.
Guests are greeted by the owner, Katherine who is passionate about all things Victorian, dressed as a parlourmaid who proceeds to transport one into the world of the gentry of over a 100 years ago as she explains the etiquette of Victorian life, the history of early Johannesburg and the larger than life mining personalities, family norms and how children fitted in as well as the unusual and rare furnishings and fittings.
The tour of the 23 rooms which includes the music and natural history rooms, takes between 2-3 hours which is followed by tea served on the verandah. This is a definite MUST SEE.
Groups of between 2 and 20 people are accommodated and tour arrangements are flexible. Contact +27 11 726 2932
http://www.parktownheritage.co.za/Lindfield%20House.html
Guests are greeted by the owner, Katherine who is passionate about all things Victorian, dressed as a parlourmaid who proceeds to transport one into the world of the gentry of over a 100 years ago as she explains the etiquette of Victorian life, the history of early Johannesburg and the larger than life mining personalities, family norms and how children fitted in as well as the unusual and rare furnishings and fittings.
The tour of the 23 rooms which includes the music and natural history rooms, takes between 2-3 hours which is followed by tea served on the verandah. This is a definite MUST SEE.
Groups of between 2 and 20 people are accommodated and tour arrangements are flexible. Contact +27 11 726 2932
http://www.parktownheritage.co.za/Lindfield%20House.html
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