| 词条 | Lady Grey, Eastern Cape |
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| name = Lady Grey | image_skyline = Lady Grey2.JPG | image_caption = Lady Grey | pushpin_map = South Africa Eastern Cape#South Africa | coordinates = {{coord|30|42|35|S|27|12|52|E|region:ZA|display=inline,title}} | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = South Africa | subdivision_type1 = Province | subdivision_name1 = Eastern Cape | subdivision_type2 = District | subdivision_name2 = Joe Gqabi | subdivision_type3 = Municipality | subdivision_name3 = Senqu | subdivision_type4 = Main Place | established_title = Established | established_date = 1857 | leader_title = Councillor | area_footnotes = [1] | area_total_km2 = 25.1 | elevation_m = 1658 | population_footnotes = [1] | population_total = 7023 | population_as_of = 2011 | population_density_km2 = auto | demographics_type1 = Racial makeup (2011) | demographics1_footnotes = [1] | demographics1_title1 = Black African | demographics1_info1 = 85.7% | demographics1_title2 = Coloured | demographics1_info2 = 10.3% | demographics1_title3 = Indian/Asian | demographics1_info3 = 0.2% | demographics1_title4 = White | demographics1_info4 = 3.5% | demographics1_title5 = Other | demographics1_info5 = 0.3% | demographics_type2 = First languages (2011) | demographics2_footnotes = [1] | demographics2_title1 = Xhosa | demographics2_info1 = 53.0% | demographics2_title2 = Sotho | demographics2_info2 = 29.6% | demographics2_title3 = Afrikaans | demographics2_info3 = 13.6% | demographics2_title4 = English | demographics2_info4 = 1.8% | demographics2_title5 = Other | demographics2_info5 = 1.9% | timezone1 = SAST | utc_offset1 = +2 | postal_code_type = Postal code (street) | postal_code = 9755 | postal2_code_type = PO box | postal2_code = 9755 | area_code_type = Area code | area_code = 051 (-603-) }} Lady Grey is a rural village in the North-Eastern Cape in South Africa near the border with Lesotho. It is situated in the foothills of the Witteberg mountains, 54 km due east of Aliwal North on the R58 road and 260 km from the capital of the Free State Province, Bloemfontein. HistoryLady Grey was established on the farm Waaihoek, purchased by the Dutch Reformed Church of Aliwal North on 30 April 1857 for the purpose of founding a new congregation. It was named in honour of Eliza Lucy Grey (née Spencer), daughter of Sir Richard Spencer, and wife of Sir George Grey the Cape governor {{#tag:ref |{{cite web|last=Raper|first=P.E.|title=Dictionary of Southern African Place Names|url=https://archive.org/stream/DictionaryOfSouthernAfricanPlaceNames/SaPlaceNames#page/n268/mode/2up|publisher=Human Science Research Council|accessdate=5 December 2013|pages=268–269|year=1987}} |name=dosapn}}. The first municipality of Lady Grey was proclaimed in 1893. Currently, Senqu Local Municipality has its seat in Lady Grey.[2] TourismTucked away in a valley below the majestic Witteberg mountains, Lady Grey is a hidden gem, a tranquil, rural village founded in 1858. Surrounded by soaring mountains, crisp clean air and gentle streams, a number of charming country cottages provide a cosy retreat for the weary traveller. Old buildings have been restored to attract tourists and relocators. Lady Grey attracts nature lovers, bird watchers, hikers, star gazers and fly fishing enthusiasts. Wild trout and yellowfish are found in abundance in the streams and rivers in the area. Visitors wishing to fish here are advised to obtain a permit from the local fly fishing association, especially for fishing on private property, through which most of the streams flow. Arts AcademyThe well-known Lady Grey Arts Academy is an exceptional combined Primary and Secondary school for pupils wanting to further their education in the performing and visual arts as well as in music. Regular shows, like the passion play during Easter, as well as Christmas plays are performed, and art exhibitions are being held by the school in Lady Grey.[3] Notable people from Lady Grey
References1. ^1 2 3 Sum of the Main Places Lady Grey, Kwezinaledi and Steve Tshwete from Census 2011. 2. ^History of Lady Grey & Mountain View Country Inn 3. ^Lady Grey Tourism Retrieved on 2 April 2016
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|Centre = Lady Grey |North = Sterkspruit Herschel |Northeast = Kingdom of Lesotho |East = Barkly East |South = Dordrecht |Southeast = Elliot |Southwest = Jamestown |West = Aliwal North |Northwest = Rouxville }}{{Joe Gqabi District Municipality}} 2 : Populated places in the Senqu Local Municipality|Tourist attractions in the Eastern Cape |
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