Lydia Williams’s home in District Six

Lydia Williams, born to Mazbieker or Mozambican slave parents, was 14 years old when slaves were emancipated. She and her parents were owned by Mr Colebrooke, a trader in African slaves. After the completion of her compulsory post emancipation apprenticeship she settled down to build a life dedicated to the healing of former slaves. Lydia moved into a rented cottage on the Anglican Church estate at Zonnebloem in District Six. She died at the age of 90 at her small home and prayer centre, which like everything else in District Six was later demolished.

GPS coordinates: 33.9298° S, 18.4332° E (District Six)