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The beginnings of Rundle Mall
The namesake of Rundle Street and Rundle Mall is John Rundle (1791-1864), an original director and financier of the South Australian Company that was formed in London in 1835 to encourage the settlement of the new colony that would become South Australia.
Soon after, the first Surveyor-General Colonel William Light arrived on the HMS Rapid at Holdfast Bay to map out his plans for the new city and colony. The first free settlers followed Colonel Light, arriving on the Africaine on 6 November 1836, drawing contrasts to the convicts populating the other colonies around Australia.
In 1837, Light gave names to the streets on his city plan with a group of officials and distinguished businessmen, many of which they named after themselves.
Rundle Mall today
To this day, Rundle Mall remains the home of shopping, dining and entertainment in Adelaide. The Mall is home to over 700 retailers and 300 services and welcomes 22 million visitors per annum.
Vibrant buskers, leading retail brands, a huge selection of things to eat and drink, rich history and prominent landmarks make the Mall what is is today.
