Harfield Road (A 16)

Name: Harfield Road

Harfield Village is situated in Claremont, a suburb in Cape Town and is described as a thriving group of residential shops and cottages deriving from a mixed South African culture. The choice of the name Harfield Village probably was taken from the association of the area with the Harfield Road railway station. The station and Harfield Road running alongside it, received its name from its proximity to "Harfield Cottage" which was built by a Mr Thomas Mathew who was one of the earlier residents of Claremont and a successful cooper and wine merchant. This remarkable man also lovingly known as 'Father Mathew', built a circular chapel on the grounds in 1840 where Dr David Livingstone once preached and was to be the beginning of the Claremont Congregational Church.

Residents from different racial, social and religious backgrounds live and work together in this village hoping to protect its' rich historic physical environment and recognizing its painful history which is described in a history document.

With events such as the Harfield Village Carnival, the unique character of the village radiates, and so cultivating further community and spirit amongst its residents.

http://www.harfield-village.co.za/


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