About the publication

About Things of Old

Things of Old is an independent nostalgia and history blog dedicated to remembering the stories, objects, places, sounds and everyday details that shaped earlier generations.

The publication explores old South African culture, forgotten objects, past technology, old music and entertainment culture, changing towns, shops, brands, schools and then-vs-now reflections. The editorial voice is warm, reflective, informative and careful with facts.

Things of Old publishes original articles, explainers and reflections. Where factual information is used, we aim to reference reliable sources. Where images are used, we credit the source and respect copyright ownership.

The site does not host pirated music, movies, magazines, games, software, books, TV episodes or copyrighted downloads. Articles may discuss media history and cultural memory, but they do not distribute protected works.