Among the people who were influential in the nascent Port Elizabeth, was the Harries Clan. This blog recounts the life of the father and son who deserve greater recognition. Main picture: Painting of Port Elizabeth from South End by Walford Arbouin Harries about 1851 William Matthew Harries Background William Matthew Harries was born in July 1797 in London, Britain. On the 10th September … Continue reading Port Elizabeth of Yore: The Harries Clan – Father and Son