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Publications
The Society has stock of a variety of publications, including some back-issues of its annual Journal, Looking Back, and other larger books; please email us at info@historicalsocietype.co.za for a list with prices.
The Donkin Heritage Trail & Richmond Hill Trail
The Donkin Heritage Trail & Richmond Hill Trail – Two Walking Tours of Central Port Elizabeth was first published in 1979. Now in its 9th edition (2016), the booklet is popular as a historical reference to features of the area in 2016. The booklet content is capture within website on the City Heritage Trail.
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth – A Social Chronicle to the End of 1945, by Margaret Harradine. This outstanding work is a definitive chronological account of the city’s development. An indispensable reference work. Price: R450.
Hills Covered with Cottages
Hills Covered with Cottages by Margaret Harradine is out of print.
The History of the EH Walton Group
The History of the E H Walton Group by G S Walton (published by E H Walton Packaging Pty Ltd, 1995), PB, A4 format, 271 pages, B&W photos.
Looking Back
Our Journal, Looking Back, is published annually and distributed free of charge to members. Numerous back numbers from 1971 are available from our office, availability and price on application.
Port Elizabeth Series
| SERIES | YEAR | EDITOR | TITLE |
| 1 | 1969 | Chase, John Centlivres | Old Times and Odd Corners |
| 2 | 1970 | Schauder, Colin D | The Historic Village of Bethelsdorp |
| 3 | 1970 | Porter, A | Index to the Registers of Holy Trinity Church Port Elizabeth (1858-1898) |
| 4 | 1970 | Scott, JB | Letter Book of Sir Rufane Shaw Donkin |
| 5 | 1971 | Burton, Clive M | Settlers to the Cape of Good Hope: Organisation of the Nottinghamshire Party |
| 6 | 1975 | Porter, A | The Loss of the Ship Hercules |
| 7 | 1982 | Butterfield, P.H. | Peace and War on the Frontier 1828-1835: The Journal of Major William Cox |
This is available in electronic form and is updated annually
These publications, where out of print, may be accessed in the Port Elizabeth Main Library.