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FRIENDS OF THE MUSEUM BUS TOURS
The Friends of the JHMT hold several bus
tours during the year using a 1952 RT London Bus and most are pleasantly
surprised that a bus this old can offer such a comfortable ride. The old
London Transport bus's fleet number is RT2634 with the registration LYF
359.
The tours are subject to sufficient numbers of passengers
booking for the Tour but to avoid disappointment it is always best to book
well in advance. It only takes a phone call to the Museum to book your
seat. The tours start with everyone getting together at the Museum where
tea or coffee is served before departure.
Some of the more popular Tours that we offer are detailed below.
Johannesburg mining history tour
The early mining history of
Johannesburg tour takes in areas such as Main Street and Simmonds Street
in Johannesburg. Some of our passengers have lived in Johannesburg all of
their lives, yet are not aware of the rich history of the city. They are
also pleasantly surprised at the on-going upgrading that continues
throughout the city.
Simmonds Street Johannesburg
Ferreira Gold Mine
Shaft
The Soweto Tour
Passengers receive a word of
welcome and a talk on what to expect on the Tour.
This includes a
visit to the Hector Petersen Memorial. Passengers taking in the ambiance
of the Hector Petersen Memorial. A stop in Vilikasie Street for
refreshments then on to Regina Mundi Church which houses the black
Madonna. Then on to
Oppenheimer’s Tower. We then pass Baragwanath Hospital and Gold Reef City
on our return to the Museum.
ReginaMundi
Church
For the
energetic a climb to the Top of Oppenheimer Tower is a must
Generally for our passengers a visit to Soweto is a first and is done out of curiosity. It is an experience they never forget. They talk about how friendly the residents of Soweto are and how clean the streets are. Not to mention the attraction of the big red bus that is loved by all, young and old. Even the taxi drivers hoot and wave.
Craft Market at Henley on Klip
A new venue which is proving popular is to the craft market at Henley on Klip, the grounds of which give an old English village effect. To enjoy the fare on offer don’t wait till the last minute, the stalls sell out quickly.
