We’ve shown you a collection of photos from Cape Town’s yesteryear once before. Now, with many thanks to Jeremy Swanson, an ex-South African, we have a great selection of pics from the past! Thanks Jeremy!

Adderly Street, 1955

Adderly Street, 1955

Adderly Street, 1955

Adderly Street, 1955

Adderly Street, 1965

Adderly Street, 1965

Adderly Street from Stuttafords, World War 2 (1942)

Adderly Street from Stuttafords, World War 2 (1942)

Alhabra Theatre Stage, Riebeek Street

Alhabra Theatre Stage, Riebeek Street

Alhambra Theatre Stage

Alhambra Theatre Stage

Cape Peninsula, 1955

Cape Peninsula, 1955

Cape Town City Centre, 1950

Cape Town City Centre, 1950

Adderly Street in 1938/1938

Cape Town Pier in the 1920s

Cape Town Pier in the 1920's

Cape Town, Sunset Beach

Cape Town, Sunset Beach

Adderly Street, 1977

Adderly Street, 1977

Cape Town, 1938

Cape Town, 1938

Cape Town foreshore in 1969

Cape Town foreshore in 1969

Sea Point Pavilion and the old Carousel in 1977

Sea Point Pavilion and the old Carousel in 1977

Steam Roller in Pinelands in the 1920s

Steam Roller in Pinelands in the 1920's

The Old Steam Locomotive in Cape Town Station, 1976

The Old Steam Locomotive in Cape Town Station, 1976

The Union-Castle Mailship, 1965

The Union-Castle Mailship, 1965

University of Cape Town, 1977

University of Cape Town, 1977

Greenmarket Square (!!) in 1964

Greenmarket Square (!!) in 1964

Hanover Street, District Six, 1966

Hanover Street, District Six, 1966

King George and the Queen of England on Table Mountain with a relative of Jeremys

King George and the Queen of England on Table Mountain with a relative of Jeremy's

Plein Street, 1967

Plein Street, 1967

Royal visit to Worcester on the White Train in 1947

Royal visit to Worcester on the White Train in 1947

South African soldier in Cape Town, 1940s

A member of the Cape Town Highlanders just off a parade at the Grand Parade in 1940

Sea Point Beachfront, 1960s

Sea Point Beachfront, 1960's

The Seafarer, run aground near Mouille Point in 1966

The Seafarer, run aground near Mouille Point in 1966

WW2 Soldiers in Darling Street in 1942

WW2 Soldiers in Darling Street in 1942

Wingfield Airbase in 1943 - Air Arm Grumman Hellcats

Wingfield Airbase in 1943 - Air Arm Grumman Hellcats

Thanks once again for the incredible photos Jeremy. It’s a really great glimpse into Cape Town’s heritage!

Update: For hundreds more fantastic Cape Town pics, check out Etienne du Plessis’ Flickr set.