Built in 1904, Northwards was designed by renowned South African architect Herbert Baker for the flamboyant Sir John and Lady Josie Dale Lace. The stately mansion opens its doors this December 2 for the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation’s Giant Festive Book Sale.

Browse a huge array of second-hand books, with every genre from fiction, travel, history and art, collectors’ books and South African books on offer. A bibliophile’s dream and the chance to see inside one of Joburg’s grandest and oldest homes, makes this is a not-to-be-missed opportunity.

14:00 Johannesburg 13 Decades, 13 Personalities lecture by Johannesburg Heritage Foundation CEO Brett McDougall and Brian Kent McKechnie.