The Ashton Family Collection

The Ashton Family Collection Discover the rich history of the Ashton family, who built the original Greenways Manor.

Sharing found glass plate negatives, film, and photographs from that era, offering a unique window into their life and legacy.

28/10/2025

Some of the Ashton family negatives found at a secondhand / antique store in Mossel Bay, lightly cleaned, digitised, and filed. ♥️

It turns out some of the glass plate negatives are from Dr Ashton and Gwen Ashton’s honeymoon, at least, that’s what’s w...
17/10/2025

It turns out some of the glass plate negatives are from Dr Ashton and Gwen Ashton’s honeymoon, at least, that’s what’s written on the boxes they were stored in. So special! ❤️

Greenways Manor 🏡
16/10/2025

Greenways Manor 🏡

Pool Party at Greenways Manor 🥳 ❤️
15/10/2025

Pool Party at Greenways Manor 🥳 ❤️

Film Negative Scans 🎞️
15/10/2025

Film Negative Scans 🎞️

Glass Plate Negatives - Quarter Plates 🎞️
15/10/2025

Glass Plate Negatives - Quarter Plates 🎞️

Glass Plate Negatives - Half Plates 🎞️
15/10/2025

Glass Plate Negatives - Half Plates 🎞️

14/10/2025

Welcome to The Ashton Family Collection - Greenways Manor

I’m delighted to share this new space dedicated to preserving and showcasing the Ashton family’s remarkable history. The Ashton family built the original Greenways Manor, and through this page, I’ll be sharing the glass plate negatives, film, and photographs from that era as I carefully digitise them.

Each image offers a glimpse into the life, legacy, and surroundings of the Ashton family and Greenways Manor’s early years.

Thank you for joining me on this journey of rediscovery and I hope you enjoy exploring these timeless pieces of history as much as I enjoy bringing them back to life. ❤️

Address

1 Torquay Avenue, Claremont
Cape Town
7708

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when The Ashton Family Collection posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category