Tony Westby-Nunn
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The Unicorn chats with Tony Westby-Nunn, author of Rhodes Cottage Museum, on the Drive Zone.
Rhodes Cottage Museum – The Story of the Cottage Where Cecil John Rhodes Spent His Last Days, written by former curator Tony Westby-Nunn, is a detailed and richly illustrated guide to the historic Muizenberg site. The book offers a comprehensive record of the museum as it existed around 2005, documenting its displays, furniture, and artefacts to preserve the collection for posterity.
Structured as a room-by-room exploration, the publication provides historical context for each exhibit while situating the cottage within the broader narrative of Cecil John Rhodes’s final days. Importantly, it does not shy away from the more controversial aspects of Rhodes’s life, offering readers a nuanced and informed perspective rather than a purely celebratory account.
Westby-Nunn, a researcher with in-depth knowledge of the site, draws on his experience as curator to compile an authoritative reference that serves both historians and visitors. Appendices expand on Rhodes’s life and legacy, adding further depth to the main text.
Launched to enhance public understanding of the cottage and its significance, the book remains available for purchase and has been listed at outlets such as Obz Books at approximately R320.
Rhodes Cottage Museum – The Story of the Cottage Where Cecil John Rhodes Spent His Last Days, written by former curator Tony Westby-Nunn, is a detailed and richly illustrated guide to the historic Muizenberg site. The book offers a comprehensive record of the museum as it existed around 2005, documenting its displays, furniture, and artefacts to preserve the collection for posterity.
Structured as a room-by-room exploration, the publication provides historical context for each exhibit while situating the cottage within the broader narrative of Cecil John Rhodes’s final days. Importantly, it does not shy away from the more controversial aspects of Rhodes’s life, offering readers a nuanced and informed perspective rather than a purely celebratory account.
Westby-Nunn, a researcher with in-depth knowledge of the site, draws on his experience as curator to compile an authoritative reference that serves both historians and visitors. Appendices expand on Rhodes’s life and legacy, adding further depth to the main text.
Launched to enhance public understanding of the cottage and its significance, the book remains available for purchase and has been listed at outlets such as Obz Books at approximately R320.
