Bloemhof, North West

Bloemhof, North West

Bloemhof is an agricultural town situated on the banks of the Vaal River in North West Province of South Africa.

It was founded in 1864 when diamonds was discovered in the area. The town was established on the farm owned by John Barclay, who survived the HMS Birkenhead shipwreck in 1852. The place became known as Bloemhof "(flower court)" because of the lovely gardens that were planted by Barclay's daughter.


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