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When Was East London Founded?

1847. East London, Eastern Cape East London eMonti (Xhosa) Oos-Londen (Afrikaans) Country South Africa Province Eastern Cape Municipality Buffalo City Established 1847 Why was East London founded here? A British fort, Fort Glamorgan was constructed in 1847, around which present day East London developed, this was to protect the vital river port which was essential …

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