People of Note - Dr Dean Allen

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My guest on people of note this week, is the author and academic Dr Dean Allen, whose new , Empire War and Cricket in South Africa, traces the story of Matjiesfontein and of James Douglas Logan, Dr Dean has produced a remarkable book with fascinating archival photographs of the early days of Logan, in Matjiesfontein and about the unbelievable origins of cricket in South Africa. PON this Sunday just after 6pm news and again on Thursday at midday brought to you by Pieter Toerien Productions,

22 Nov 2020 English South Africa TV & Film

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