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Adderley Street is one the main streets in Cape Town. Who is it named after, and why was this honour given?

Question #150380. Asked by Mugaboo.
Last updated Dec 26 2023.
Originally posted Dec 26 2023 1:03 PM.

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Adderley Street was originally called "Herengracht Street" and was Cape Town's main street. In 1850, its name was changed to Adderley Street in honour of Charles B. Adderley, a British Member of Parliament who led the colony's successful campaign against British plans to turn the Cape into a convict settlement.

link https://www.sahistory.org.za/place/adderley-street-cape-town

Dec 26 2023, 2:35 PM
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