Mowbray is one of the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town, South Africa and lies on the slopes of Devil’s Peak. Mowbray is at a junction of several major Cape Town highways and has an important multi-modal public transport interchange at Mowbray railway station. Its original name was Driekoppen.
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Is Mowbray a good suburb?
Mowbray lies in proximity to UCT (University of Cape Town) and Groote Schuur Hospital and is also close to the city centre. With so much happening in the area and its ideal location as a transport hub, it is no surprise why properties in the suburb of Mowbray are highly sought-after.
How did Mowbray get its name?
The name of Mowbray first appeared in 1823, and was probably derived from the new English owners of the Welgelegen estate who originated from Melton Mowbray, in England.
What is the history of Mowbray?
Mowbray, located to the north of Rondebosch, was originally part of a farm called “Pennywich” and was named after a village in North Yorkshire, England. Originally known as “Het Ronde Doornbosjen,” Rondebosch was named after the indigenous vegetation of the area, a type of round thorn bush.
When was Mowbray built?
A Sheffield Power House
Starting as a steel merchants in 1889 used to power Sheffield, now The Mowbray welcomes guests from all over the world for a multitude of endeavour and purpose.
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