Boers Collection

Boer War: Tweebosch
TWEEBOSCH De la Reys Boers inflict a crushing defeat on Methuens force, wounding and capturing the general and scoring a major tactical victory

Boer War; Colenso
BATTLE OF COLENSO Buller fails to dislodge the Boers from their positions and has to retire, abandoning ten guns

Picture No. 11993320
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Boer soldiers firing, Second Boer War, South Africa
Boer soldiers firing at British soldiers during the Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. Date: circa 1900

The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th 1900, 1901. Creator
The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th 1900, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VI", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

General Methuen surrendering to de la Rey, 2nd Boer War, 7 March 1902. Paul Sandford Methuen (1845-1932) British Lieutenant-General

The Zulu war. Residence of Bishop Colenso at Bishopstowe
Bishop John William Colenso, originally from Cornwall, rocked the establishment by his support for the native Zulus when their lands were threatened by Britain and the Boers

Zulu war. St Peters, Bishop Colensos church at Pietermaritz
John William Colenso, Bishop of Natal, rocked the establishment with his radical theological views and his support for the Zulu tribes

Battle of Majuba Hill, 27 February 1881, lst Boer War. British under General Colley, routed by the Boers
538009 Battle of Majuba Hill, 27 February 1881, lst Boer War. British under General Colley, routed by the Boers. 92nd Gordon Highlands in retreat

Boer War 25 December 1901 (print)
533165 Boer War 25 December 1901 (print); (add.info.: Boer War: Boer forces under General Dewet surprising encampment of British soldiers at Tweefontein, 25 December 1901)

German foreign policy 1899, supporting the Boers in the South African (Boer) War
527365 German foreign policy 1899, supporting the Boers in the South African (Boer) War. William II telling Kruger, the Boer leader

Mr. Kruger's Portrait, Hung in the Raad-Saal at Pretoria, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Mr. Kruger's Portrait, Hung in the Raad-Saal at Pretoria, c1900. South African Boer leader Paul Kruger, President of Transvaal. Engraving after a photograph

After Paardeberg: General Cronje A Prisoner, February 1900, (c1900). Creator: A.E. Huitt
After Paardeberg: General Cronje A Prisoner, February 1900, (c1900). Boer general Piet Cronje surrendered to the British after the Battle of Paardeberg, South Africa. Engraving after a photograph

Cronje's Surrender, 27 February 1900, (c1900). Creator: Marguerite Jacob
Cronje's Surrender, 27 February 1900, (c1900). Boer general Piet Cronje surrenders to Lord Frederick Sleigh Roberts, Commander in Chief of the British Army, after the Battle of Paardeberg

The Defence of Spion Kop, January 1900, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
The Defence of Spion Kop, January 1900, (c1900). The Boers defeat the British in South Africa. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

General Joubert, c1900. Creator: Unknown
General Joubert, c1900. Portrait of soldier and politician Piet Joubert, Commandant-General of the South African Republic from 1880 to 1900. Engraving after a photograph

A Boer Commando, c1900. Creator: Unknown
A Boer Commando, c1900. South Africa. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne]

Morning Market, Johannesburg, c1900. Creator: A.E. Huitt
Morning Market, Johannesburg, c1900. Covered wagons and cattle, South Africa. Illustration from a photograph. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Meeting of Boers at Paardekraal Held Every Years in Celebration of the Regaining of... c1900. Creator: Will B. Robinson
Meeting of Boers at Paardekraal Held Every Years in Celebration of the Regaining of their Independence, c1900. The monument, in Krugersdorp, South Africa

Ex-President Kruger, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Ex-President Kruger, c1900. South African politician. Engraving after a photograph by Duffus Brothers. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Sitting man with a glass in his hand, 1758. Creator: C.J. Boers
Seated man with glass in hand, 1758

Piet J. Joubert (1831-1900), Commandant-General of the South African Republic, 1890. Creator: Thérèse Schwartze
Piet J. Joubert (1831-1900), Commandant-General of the South African Republic, 1890

First Sale of Sugar in the Market Square of D'Urban, Port Natal, 1856. Creator: Unknown
First Sale of Sugar in the Market Square of D'Urban, Port Natal, 1856. Durban, South Africa: The waggons contain the sugar in bags; and one of the proprietors, Mr. H. Milner, J.P

Vrijheid, the intended capital of the new Dutch annexation in Zululand, South Africa, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Vrijheid, the intended capital of the new Dutch annexation in Zululand, South Africa, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

'The Main Street in Johannesburg, South Africa, 1891. Creator: R Barnes
'The Main Street in Johannesburg, South Africa, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Cape Waggon, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Cape Waggon, 1850....the noted Waggon of the Cape, described by all travellers, from Burchell and Barrow to those of the present day

The International Exhibition - View in the Natal Court, 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson
The International Exhibition - View in the Natal Court, 1862. Visitors inspecting horns, skins, and stuffed animals from South Africa. Note model of covered wagon

The Fight at Brakenlaagte: Boers Charging, 1902. Creator: John Charlton
The Fight at Brakenlaagte: Boers Charging, 1902. Boers charged British positions at the Battle of Bakenlaagte, 30 October 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Boers Caught in the Act of Cutting the Telegraph Wires, 1902. Creators: Walter Paget
Boers Caught in the Act of Cutting the Telegraph Wires, 1902. Telegraph wires were cut and railways sabotaged by the Boers. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Mafeking: Eloffs Desperate Attack on the Eve of the Relief, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Mafeking: Eloffs Desperate Attack on the Eve of the Relief, (1901). The town of Mafeking, (now called Mahikeng, in South Africa)

Boer War, group photo, first attempt at peace
Boer War, group photo, first attempt (unsuccessful) to arrive at peace, at Middelburg in March 1901. Back row (left to right): Colonel Henderson, Van Velden, Major Watson, H Fraser, Colonel Hamilton

The Mishap to the Victorians at Wilmansrust, June 12, 1901, 1902. Victorian Mounted Rifles under attack on their camp at Wilmansrust by Boers dressed in captured khaki uniforms and turned up hats

Mr M. T. Steyn. Late President Orange Free State, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Mr M. T. Steyn. Late President Orange Free State, 1900. Martinus Theunis Steyn (1857-1916) South African lawyer, politician, and statesman

The Battle of Majuba Hill, 1900. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II
The Battle of Majuba Hill, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

The Battle of Modder River - The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Crossing the Drift, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C

All That Was Left of Them. The Black Watch After the Battle of Magersfontein, 1900
" All That Was Left of Them." The Black Watch After the Battle of Magersfontein, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C

Africa Boers Outspanning pre-1900

Boers on the Great Trek, Victorian period. Date: late 19th century

Official anti British First Boer War protest card
A conflict known also as the Transvaal Rebellion took place between the British and the Boers from 1880 to 1881 The south of Africa was overlaid with European powers competing for colonial territory

BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). Second Boer War. Battle of Colenso, December 15, 1899. Boer forces led by Louis Botha defeated the English army of General Sir Redvers Buller. Engraving

BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). Battle in Transwaal in October 1899, during the Second Boer War. Engraving

Leander Starr Jameson taken prisoner after failure of Jameson Raid, Boers War, 1896 (print
533171 Leander Starr Jameson taken prisoner after failure of Jameson Raid, Boers War, 1896 (print() by French School, (19th century); (add.info)

Paul Sandford Methuen, 3rd Baron Methuen (1845-1932) in 1902 (print)
538045 Paul Sandford Methuen, 3rd Baron Methuen (1845-1932) in 1902 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: British Lieutenant-General)

Boer War: surrender of British garrison at Jamestown to the Boers, 1901 (print)
533176 Boer War: surrender of British garrison at Jamestown to the Boers, 1901 (print) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: British marching into imprisonment)

The Siege of Mafeking (colour litho)
2819105 The Siege of Mafeking (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of Mafeking. The Boers requesting the surrender of the town by the British)

Death of the Boer General Viljoen (colour litho)
2819103 Death of the Boer General Viljoen (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of the Boer General Viljoen at the Battle of Elandslaagte)

Meeting between Boers and Afrikaners from the Cape Colony (colour litho)
2819115 Meeting between Boers and Afrikaners from the Cape Colony (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle of Spion Kop, South Africa (colour litho)
2807736 Battle of Spion Kop, South Africa (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Spion Kop, South Africa. The recapture of Spion Kop by the Boers)

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"Unveiling the Untold Stories of Boers: A Glimpse into their Struggles and Triumphs" Step back in time to the tumultuous era of the Boer War, where bravery and resilience defined a nation. From Tweebosch to Colenso, these battlefields witnessed the indomitable spirit of the Boer people. Picture No. 11993320 captures a pivotal moment in history - "The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th, 1900. " The image freezes time as brave Boer soldiers fiercely defend their land against foreign invaders during this Second Boer War. General Methuen's surrender to de la Rey on March 7th, 1902, stands as a testament to both sides' unwavering determination. This iconic photograph symbolizes not only defeat but also an unyielding fight for freedom. Amidst war-torn landscapes, we delve into lesser-known aspects such as Bishop Colenso's residence at Bishopstowe during the Zulu war. St Peters Church at Pietermaritz serves as a poignant reminder of faith amidst chaos. Before conflict engulfed South Africa, pre-1900 images depict peaceful scenes of African outspanning by Boers. These snapshots offer glimpses into their lives before embarking on the Great Trek - a defining chapter in Victorian history. Even beyond warfare, resistance against British rule manifested through official anti-British First Boer War protest cards that circulated among passionate individuals like Achille Beltrame (1871-1945). Join us on this historical journey as we unravel untold stories and shed light on remarkable moments etched forever in our collective memory—the story of boers—unconquerable warriors who shaped South Africa's destiny with courage and conviction.