Bloemhof is an agricultural town situated on the banks of the Vaal
River in North West Province of South Africa.
It was founded in 1864 when diamonds was discovered in the area. The
town was established on the farm owned by John Barclay, who survived
the HMS Birkenhead shipwreck in 1852. The place became known as
Bloemhof (flower court) because of the lovely gardens that was planted
by Barclay's daughter.