Barkly West - Wikipedia
WEBBarkly West is a town in the Northern Cape province of South Africa, situated on the north bank of the Vaal River west of Kimberley . Establishment and naming. Barkly West was the site of the first major diamond rush, in 1870, on the South African Diamond Fields, and was initially known as Klip Drift (sometimes written as Klipdrift).
Barkly West Museum - Wikipedia
WEBThe Barkly West Museum was established in 2000 in the old Toll House beside the Barkly Bridge which crosses the Vaal River at Barkly West in the Northern Cape, South Africa.
Barkly West brief history and information - South African History
WEBBarkly West. Formerly known as Klipdirft, a convenient crossing over the Vaal River, this region fell under the control of the London Mission Society establishment, Litkatlon, which was situated on the west bank of the Harts River.
Barkly West – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBBarkly West. Barkly West lies just off the R31, north-west of Kimberley, in the Northern Cape. Formerly known as Klipdrift, the first digging activity took place here in 1869 following the discovery of diamonds on the De Kalk farm. …
Barkly West - Northern Cape, South Africa
WEBDiamond Mining Town. Barkly West is a small town situated in the Northern Cape on the northern bank of the Vaal River. Originally known as Klipdrift, the area became popular in the late 19th century after the discovery of rich alluvial diamond-bearing gravels and thousands of hopeful diggers set up camp at what became known as Canteen Koppie.
BARKLY WEST | Northern Cape South Africa
WEBBARKLY WEST. The discovery of diamonds at Klipdrift on the Vaal River in 1869 drew thousands of prospectors. The area was renamed Barkly West in 1873 after becoming part of the Crown Colony of Griqualand West. Renowned writer Sarah Gertrude Millin grew up in the district. Her father opened and operated a shop in Barkly West.
Barkly West - SA-Venues.com
WEBBarkly West, Diamond Fields. Barkly West lies just off the N12, north west of Kimberley, in the Northern Cape.Its counterpart Barkly East, on the other hand, lies in the Eastern Cape closer to Lady Grey than Kimberley - the only link between the two that they are both named after Sir Henry Barkly, Governor of the Cape for seven years from 1870.. The …
Barkly West - Wikitravel
WEBBarkly West - Wikitravel. Earth > Africa > Southern Africa > South Africa > Northern Cape > Barkly West. Barkly West lies just off the R31, north-west of Kimberley, in the Northern Cape. Formerly known as Klipdrift, the first digging activity took place here in 1869 following the discovery of diamonds on the De Kalk farm.
Things To Do in Barkly West - SA-Venues.com
WEBFind Things To Do in Barkly West, Northern Cape. Popular activities for tourists like Game Drives at Mattanu Private Game Reserve, Horseback Safaris ...
Barkly West Accommodation, Business & Tourism Portal
WEBThe site of the first diamond diggings in Africa is now a national monument. Barkly West stands on the Vaal River close to the fording place called Klip Drift. It is over-looked by Canteen Koppie, a hillock that has signs of occupation going back to prehistoric times.
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