The Cenotaph in Johannesburg
The original photographs were taken in July 2008 at a point when I never realised that I would need better images, I rectified that in October 2011 and was quite surprised as the area had changed since my previous visit, although I did not see the need to replace 2 of the older images. The Cenotaph is in the block between the former Johannesburg City Hall and the public library, and is bounded by Market and President Streets (this area is now called Beyers Naude Square). It was unveiled by the Earl Of Athlone on 10 October 1926, and is a replica of the Cenotaph in London. It can be found at Google Earth Co-ordinates 26° 12.274'S 28° 2.406'E or Download the KMZ file. Images open in a new window.
The steps of the former Johannesburg City Hall used to be have "Lest We Forget" and "Opdat Ons Nie Vergeet Nie" inscrobed on them, as well as wreaths on the pillars. Unfortunately the wreaths have been long stolen.