The Ridge School West Cliff

The original house was designed in 1902 by architects , Aburrow & Treeby, for Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Aubrey Woolls-Sampson, co-founder of the Imperial Light Horse Regiment. Severely wounded at Elandslaagte, he remained with the regiment until the surrender of Pretoria. Thereafter he became an outstanding field-intelligence officer, ably assisted by African scouts. He was Knighted for his service during the war. (Blue plaque inscription)
Alternative Name: 
The Woolsack
Rating: 
B - Johannesburg Heritage Foundation
Original Owner: 
Sir Aubrey Woolls-Sampson
Builder: 
Unknown
Architect: 
Not applicable
Architectural Firm: 
Aburrow & Treeby
Declaration Status: 
Not Declared
Blue Plaque: 
Yes
Construction Date - Completion: 
1902
Circa: 
1900-1909