Bruce Meyer owns Cowie Joinery which opened in 1967 in Rosebank. He has been in Greymont for a year now where he carefully restores antiques and makes custom solid wooden furniture. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain
Long Road snakes between the suburbs of Greymont, Albertskroon and Albertville and is a joy to visit if you are interested in antiques, second-hand furniture and window shopping. Known colloquially as ‘Antique Street’ it is a treasure trove where items on sale change as they are sold, so no two visits will be the same.
Winnie McHenry from Upcycle takes items others would discard and turns them into creative, often practical and imaginative gifts and household goods. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain
The small owner-run shops are a breath of fresh air from malls and modern consumerist shopping experiences.
Portions of Long Road are lined with trees showing off their new spring leaves. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain
Buildings alongside it are brimming with creatives who make, fix or adorn furniture, antiques and other items with enough variety to ensure there is something for everyone.
The pavements are beautifully dressed with interesting items enticing passersby, be they serious shoppers or those who are just spending time exploring what is on offer.
The top of a metal gate has been adorned with scrap metal at Upcycle. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain
The nearby Alberts Farm Conservancy is the perfect place to visit after perusing Long Road. It is a place where nature lovers soak up the vistas and well-maintained nature reserve, run by volunteers who work round the clock to protect and nurture this precious green lung of the city.
Urgent Tshuma from Grand Hotel Antiques enjoys a little sunshine during a quick break from work. Photo: Emily Wellman BainSome springtime blooms on sale at the Jones Urban Farm. Photo: Emily Wellman BainPortions of Long Road are lined with trees showing off their new spring leaves. Photo: Emily Wellman BainA delicate wooden ship on display at Bianca’s Cottage Furniture. Photo: Emily Wellman BainAbubakr Jones helps his father, Moegamat, at their plant store along Long Road, called Jones Urban Farming. Photo: Emily Wellman BainMieke’s Cottage and Antiques is hard to miss with its overflowing porch filled to bursting with wooden furniture to entice passersby. Photo: Emily Wellman BainBianca Bronkhorst has been trading in antiques and collectables for over 16 years. Photo: Emily Wellman Bain
