A Heritage Study of Historic Buildings in Bindura Town

Author

Chawira, Linford. T

Title

A Heritage Study of Historic Buildings in Bindura Town

Abstract

The major motivation for carrying out this study emanated from the observations of the
endangerment of historic buildings in small towns such as Bindura located in Mashonaland
Central, Zimbabwe. This type of heritage has been lesser-known, poorly conserved and
presented. The main aim of thisresearch sought to investigate and document the heritage values
associated with historic buildings in Bindura town. The research was guided by the conceptual
framework of sustainable development. The concept was useful in binding the intentions and
questions of the research. The intentions of the study was to explore where and which historic
buildings exist in Bindura town, why should they be preserved and conserved and how can
they be preserved and marketed for tourism purposes. A number of heritage practitioner’s
studies were sketched in the literature review, international, national and local philosophies
was applied. In the research snowball sampling was used to collect passable information. In
addition, data collection tools which included desktop survey, field survey, interviews, focus
groups and questionnaires were useful in gathering evidence. The information assembled from
different stakeholders came up with the findings of the study. The discoveries of the research
included the Public Library, the Old Church, Anglican Church, Halla Hotel and Thurlow’s
building. The research recommended the NMMZ to revise their laws, the curator of NMMZ to
document more historic buildings in Bindura town and the Municipality of Bindura to introduce
the department of historic building committee.

Date

2023

Publisher

BUSE

Keywords

Heritage Study

Historic Buildings

Bindura Town

Supervisor

Dr. Sagiya, M.E