About This Attraction
This elegant house reflects the way Victorian men were prepared to demonstrate their success in decorating their residences, in this case, the owner’s confidence was misplaced. It was built in 1905 by Arthur Savage, who had made money during the profiteering time of the Anglo-Boer War, but who had lost it in the subsequent depression. It was bought by Mr E.A Bryant, a more successful businessman. He and his wife were interested in art and built up a private collection. When she died, she bequeathed the property and the collection to the City. It was officially opened as an Art gallery in 1947.