The Port Rex story is probably one of the oldest legends of East London. There are many people today who still claim that Port Rex was this town's original name, and wish the "original name" could be resurrected. How true is their claim? What really happened at Port Rex? Follow the Port Rex Trail and you will find out.

The Trail is divided into many parts. There is a bit of story telling. On the other hand, you will find some historical analysis in which you, the cyber-hiker, will be required to make your own judgements. To help you to do just that, some of the original source material has also been included, along with some maps to orientate your imagination.

You may find the trail is too big to take in at one go. Return passages have therefore been constructed throughout. Leave the trail at any time, but be careful to mark where you were. You will definitely need to know which door to go through if you wish to rejoin the adventure.

The trail has been divided into 13 sections. You may go straight in or you may simply wish to look only at certain aspects. In which case, why not use the handy menu?

1. Should East London be renamed "Port Rex"?

2. Who was the "Rex" after whom Port Rex got its title?

3. What was the story of Port Rex really about?

4. At East London's Signal Hill, there is a monument to John Bailie who supposedly first raised the British flag on that spot.

• Was it really John Bailie who raised the British flag there?


• How many other errors can you find on the John Bailie Memorial?

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By the time you have completed the Port Rex Cybertrail, you should be able to answer these questions.