Rhodes House

Inscription on Rhodes House

GOEDE HOOP

Goede Hoop (Good Hope) was the name of one of the five ships of the Dutchman
Jan Van Riebeeck who founded Cape Town

Rhodes House was built in memory of Cecil Rhodes. It was designed by Sir Herbert Baker and opened in 1928.

Rhodes House ramparts

The plaque on the right is at the east end of the boundary wall of Rhodes House facing South Parks Road. It reads:

LINE OF CIVIL WAR RAMPARTS 1642–1649
RHODES TRUST 2023