Interesting Jeppe History - Did you Know? - In 1937 Special Trees were planted at Jeppe Boys?

 Have you ever noticed the plaque at the base of this tree?

Two trees were planted in 1937 to commemorate the Coronation of King George VI

I did some digging😁

What kind of tree is it?

London Plane Tree

http://gardenboy.co.za/plants/plants_view.php?plant_id=276

These trees were planted as a seedling and is about 85 years old.  Unfortunately it might already be infected by the Polyphagous Shot Borer Beetle (PSHB).

Please click on the link below to read more about the impact of the Polyphagous Shot Borer Beetle on the trees of Kensington (Presentation by Fleur Honeywill)

https://krra.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Polyphagous-Shot-Borer-Beetle-PHSB.pdf

"Find a Penny pick it up, all the day you'll have good luck", not really, but very interesting!

1942 South Africa 1 Penny George VI

This is the very fist coin that I have found on the Folly.  It's dated 1942.  It will be displayed in the museum.

I wonder who lost this penny? It's quite large.  Mr. A.H. Childe was the Headmaster in 1942.  

Click on the link below to learn more about this penny

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3202.html