Figures in a 'Scape. Piet Retief was one of the leaders of the Great Trek. He proposed that Natal was one of the final destinations and selected a location for its future capital, later named Pietermaritzburg in his honour. The short-lived Boer republic Natalia was annexed and became a part of the British colony of Natal with Pietermaritzburg as the capital city. His sculpture stands in the grounds of the Msunduzi Museum with the Market Square Taxi Rank as a backdrop. Oct. 2024, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
Image Number: APN757367

APN757367

Headline: Figures in a 'Scape. Title: Figures in a 'Scape. Description: Figures in a 'Scape. Piet Retief was one of the leaders of the Great Trek. He proposed that Natal was one of the final destinations and selected a location for its future capital, later named Pietermaritzburg in his honour. The short-lived Boer republic Natalia was annexed and became a part of the British colony of Natal with Pietermaritzburg as the capital city. His sculpture stands in the grounds of the Msunduzi Museum with the Market Square Taxi Rank as a backdrop. Oct. 2024, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. City: Pietermaritzburg Province or State: KZN Country: South Africa Date Created: 15-10-2024 Creator: John Robinson Credit Notice: Photo John Robinson Pixel Dimensions X: 6240 Pixel Dimensions Y: 4160 Keywords: