Michael W. Gardiner Memorial Bench
Michael W. Gardiner Memorial Bench is a memorial in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Michael W. Gardiner Memorial Bench is situated nearby to The Mike Gardiner Butterfly Garden, as well as near Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe and National Library of Zimbabwe.
Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe
Museum
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The Natural History Museum of Zimbabwe is located in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, on Leopold Takawira Avenue. Designed by architect James Whalley, the museum officially opened in 1964, the museum contains exhibits illustrating the history, mineral wealth and wildlife of Zimbabwe, including the second largest mounted elephant in the world.
National Library of Zimbabwe
Library
The National Library of Zimbabwe also known National Free Library of Zimbabwe is located in Bulawayo second biggest city in Zimbabwe. It was established under the National Library and Documentation Service Act Chapter 25:10 act of 1985 which was passed by the Zimbabwean Government in 1985. National Library of Zimbabwe is situated 1 km southwest of Michael W. Gardiner Memorial Bench.
Bulawayo Athletic Club
Sports venue
Bulawayo Athletic Club is a sports club in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The Bulawayo Athletic Club Ground is a 12,000-capacity stadium. Bulawayo Athletic Club is situated 1 km south of Michael W. Gardiner Memorial Bench.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Bulawayo and Bradfield.
Bulawayo
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Bulawayo is a relaxed, elegant industrial city with wide tree-lined boulevards, in western Zimbabwe. Several World Heritage sites, including historic monuments from the precolonial era and national parks, are within an hour's drive from Bulawayo, making it a great tourist destination.
Bradfield
Suburb
Bradfield is a neighbourhood in the city of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Bradfield is situated 2½ km south of Michael W. Gardiner Memorial Bench.
Makokoba
Suburb
Makhokhoba is a suburb of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. It was the first black African township in the city. The suburb is named after the actions of Mr Fallon, the Native Commissioner, who used walk around with a stick. Makokoba is situated 2½ km northwest of Michael W. Gardiner Memorial Bench.
Michael W. Gardiner Memorial Bench
- Type: Memorial
- Inscription: “Michael W. Gardiner. 4/5/1935 ~ 7/12/2016. Butterflies his passion - Flowers their passion. Watch! Enjoy!”
- Category: historic site
- Location: Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Southern Africa, Africa
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Latitude
-20.15538° or 20° 9′ 19″ southLongitude
28.59668° or 28° 35′ 48″ eastOpen location code
5GFCRHVW+VMOpenStreetMap ID
node 14110823535OpenStreetMap feature
historic=memorial
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