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Gately House was once the home of John Gately, an Irish immigrant who became
a prominent businessman. Gately was a popular figure in early East London, and
was one of the founders of the municipal council, as well as being elected as
East London's Mayor more than once. In 1966 the house was acquired by the East
London Museum.
Gately House is a single storey structure, which features a veranda on three
sides, and is set in a pleasant garden adjoining Queens Park. Built in 1876,
Gately House is an excellent example of a modest Victorian home, and is one of
the only house museums in South Africa which still contains the original
furniture. It was proclaimed as a National Monument in 1973. Magnificent pieces
of antique furniture such as balloon-back chairs, an impressive mahogany dinner
table and a leather button-back suite, are housed in the building, .
Gately House is open Tues-Thurs 10:00-13:00 & Fri: 10:00-13:00. Weekends:
15:00-17:00. Closed Mondays, Good Friday and Christmas Day
For more details call (043)722 2141. Nearby Towns:East London Central, East London Area, Quigney Beach, East London, Baysville, East London, Bunkers Hill, East London, Selborne, East London, Berea, East London, Stirling, Nahoon, East London, Vincent Heights, East London, Bonnie Doon, East London, Abbotsford, East London, Bonza Bay, East London, Beacon Bay, East London, Cove Rock Country Estate Nearby Points Of Interest:Charles Vix's Cottage, East London City Hall, East London Coast Nature Reserve, East London Zoo, Queen's Park Zoo (East London Zoo), Amalinda Nature Reserve, Equestrian Statue, Old East London Wool Exchange, The Chocolate Warehouse World of Chocolate, West Bank War Memorial, Fort Glamorgan, East London Aquarium, East London Beaches, Anne Bryant Art Gallery, East London Museum |
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