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Description
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The Workman Family Collection is an extensive set of materials, primarily photographic, documenting the personal and social life of the Samuel and Frances Workman (née Evans) family and their connections in both Southern Africa and the UK.
Key Thematic Areas
Family History and Genealogy: The collection provides deep insight into the Workman and Evans lineages, including parents, children, aunts, uncles, and cousins (e.g., Apperly family connections). Key individuals documented are Samuel Workman, Frances Workman (née Evans), and her father, Walter Evans.
Life Events and Celebrations: Significant family milestones are documented, most prominently the Golden Wedding Anniversary (1952) of Samuel and Frances, but also weddings and birthdays (e.g., Samuel Workman's 80th birthday).
Geographic Span (Southern Africa and UK): The material reflects transnational life, covering residences and travels in:
Southern Africa: Port Elizabeth, Oudtshoorn, Hanover (Northern Cape), Adelaide, Johannesburg (The Chalet, Parktown), and Grahamstown (Wesleyan High School for Girls).
United Kingdom/Ireland: Kent (Bebelauds Bidborgh), Rodborough Court, Brimscombe Court, Belfast (Queens University), and Ballymoney, Ireland.
Social and Leisure Activities: The collection captures daily life, including tennis parties, picnics (e.g., at Beachy Head), holidays, family gatherings at Christmas (e.g., at Handsworth), and scenic views.
Church and Education Ties (Implied): While focused on personal life, the family's connection to Methodism is evident through mentions of church buildings, such as Glen Thorn Church and Oudtshoorn Church (and its dedication), as well as educational institutions like Wesleyan High School for Girls in Grahamstown and Grahamstown Training College.
Bebelauds Bidborgh, Kent, view from the Terrace 
Betty Gibson and Evan Workman, 13 December 1930 
Brimscombe Court, previously a home of Walter Evans A block of flats which was previously the home of Walter Evans and his parents Philip and Anne Evans.
Brimscombe Court, previously a home of Walter Evans and his parents A block of flats which was previously the home of Walter Evans and his parents Philip and Anne Evans.
Burleigh Court Hotel, previously a home of Philip Evans The Burleigh Court Hotel was previously the home of Philip Evans brother of Walter Evans.
College hockey team Samuel Workman is fourth from the left in the back row.
Cornway Castle in the rain 
David Evans, Anne Evans and unknown cousins 
Deer at Reihnond Park 
Ellen Apperly 
Evan Sketch/photo of Evan Workman.
Evan and Myrtle Workman about 1908 Evan and Myrtle Workman about 1908.
Family Christmas at Handsworth 
Fanny Evans Photograph of Fanny Evans
Fanny Evans Photograph of Fanny Evans.
Fiftieth wedding anniversary of Samuel and Frances Workman, 17 September 1952 Fiftieth wedding anniversary of Samuel and Frances Workman, 17 September 1952.
Frances and Samuel with their son Evan and his twins Paddy and Hugh Frances and Samuel with their son Evan and his twins Paddy and Hugh.
Frances Annie Evans taken while at Wesleyan High School for Girls, Grahamstown Frances Annie Evans (Workman) taken while at Wesleyan High School for Girls, Grahamstown.
Frances Annie Evans, Murray Evans and David Evans, February 1890 Photograph of Frances Annie Evans, Murray Evans and David Evans, February 1890
Frances Annie Workman (nee Evans) about 1943 Frances Annie Workman (nee Evans) about 1943.
Frances Evans (nee Apperly) wife of Walter Evans Photograph of Frances Evans (nee Apperly) wife of Walter Evans
Frances Evans about 1902 Frances Evans about 1902.
Frances Evans and her father Walter Evans Frances Evans is second from left, her father Walter Evans in the background with a hat.,Photograph of Frances Evans and her father Walter Evans
Frances Evans Married Samuel Workman Photography of Frances Workman, nee Evans.
Frances Evans with her father, family and friends in a veld near Hanover, Northen Cape Photograph of ances Evans with her father, family and friends in a veld near Hanover, Northen Cape