The following is a curated collection of links to interesting museums, websites, articles, photographs and more. Any member of the WCMHS who wishes to submit a link or information for inclusion on the page can email the information to info@wcmhs.co.za.
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Museums
Assegaai Submarine Museum (Simon’s Town)
King George Way, Cole Point, Simon’s Town – next to NSRI station.
https://assegaai-submarine.co.za/
Bookings and Info: Tel (021) 787 4786 – email admin@assegaai-submarine.co.za
Open from 09:30 – 15:30 (tours of one hour every 20-30 min from 0940 to 1500) Tuesday to Sunday.
Closed for maintenance on Mondays except on public and school holidays. Closed New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Christmas Day and Day of Goodwill.
Entry to the museum display gallery and memorial garden is free.
Tours through the boat by an experienced guide for groups up to 10 visitors (see times above) cost R80 for adults, R60 for seniors and R40 for <12 year children.
A wide selection of books and souvenirs for all ages are available in the museum shop.
Image courtesy of the Assegaai Submarine Museum
Websites Worth Visiting
Ivor Markman Retired Photojournalist
https://ivormarkman.wixsite.com/photojournalism/feature-articles
South African Women’s Auxiliary Services (SAWAS)– https://ivormarkman.wixsite.com/photojournalism/south-african-womens-auxiliary-services
Dachau Death March –https://ivormarkman.wixsite.com/photojournalism/dachau-death-camp-revisited
The list of featured articles on this website contains many interesting articles, including more contemporary history.
Image courtesy of Ivor Markman (retouched and colourised using AI tools)