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Boer War Collection (page 5)

The Boer War, a significant conflict in South African history, saw the clash of two powerful forces - the British Empire and the Boer republics

Background imageBoer War Collection: Home Again! A Reverie (litho)

Home Again! A Reverie (litho)
1039970 Home Again! A Reverie (litho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Home Again! A Reverie)

Background imageBoer War Collection: The Gun Battery of the CIV, A Scene at Paddington before the Procession started (litho)

The Gun Battery of the CIV, A Scene at Paddington before the Procession started (litho)
1039968 The Gun Battery of the CIV, A Scene at Paddington before the Procession started (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gun Battery of the CIV)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Tommys Dinner, An Unlooked-for Stroke of Luck during the Pursuit of De Wet (litho)

Tommys Dinner, An Unlooked-for Stroke of Luck during the Pursuit of De Wet (litho)
1039953 Tommys Dinner, An Unlooked-for Stroke of Luck during the Pursuit of De Wet (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tommys Dinner)

Background imageBoer War Collection: The Advance into the Transvaal, A British Convoy in the Passes of the Drakensberg (engraving)

The Advance into the Transvaal, A British Convoy in the Passes of the Drakensberg (engraving)
1037838 The Advance into the Transvaal, A British Convoy in the Passes of the Drakensberg (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoer War Collection: The Revolt in the Transvaal, the Battle of Schains Hoogte, 8 February (engraving)

The Revolt in the Transvaal, the Battle of Schains Hoogte, 8 February (engraving)
1037828 The Revolt in the Transvaal, the Battle of Schains Hoogte, 8 February (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Revolt in the Transvaal)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Comptons Horse bivouacking at Kroonstad (litho)

Comptons Horse bivouacking at Kroonstad (litho)
1039738 Comptons Horse bivouacking at Kroonstad (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comptons Horse bivouacking at Kroonstad)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Ware Wire, Wire-Cutters to the Front (litho)

Ware Wire, Wire-Cutters to the Front (litho)
1039736 Ware Wire, Wire-Cutters to the Front (litho) by Giles, Godfrey Douglas (1857-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ware Wire, Wire-Cutters to the Front)

Background imageBoer War Collection: A Difficulty in the Way of Rapid Marching in South Africa, searching for Water (litho)

A Difficulty in the Way of Rapid Marching in South Africa, searching for Water (litho)
1039732 A Difficulty in the Way of Rapid Marching in South Africa, searching for Water (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoer War Collection: The Last Attack on Mafeking, Good Service by the Baralongs (litho)

The Last Attack on Mafeking, Good Service by the Baralongs (litho)
1039720 The Last Attack on Mafeking, Good Service by the Baralongs (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Last Attack on Mafeking)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Reinforcements for the Transvaal, Embarkation of Cavalry at the Albert Docks, Woolwich (engraving)

Reinforcements for the Transvaal, Embarkation of Cavalry at the Albert Docks, Woolwich (engraving)
1037580 Reinforcements for the Transvaal, Embarkation of Cavalry at the Albert Docks, Woolwich (engraving) by English School

Background imageBoer War Collection: A Boer Raid on a Village in Cape Colony, wreaking Vengeance on the Post-Office (litho)

A Boer Raid on a Village in Cape Colony, wreaking Vengeance on the Post-Office (litho)
1037483 A Boer Raid on a Village in Cape Colony, wreaking Vengeance on the Post-Office (litho) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoer War Collection: A 'Mobile Column'in South Africa, is this why De Wet was not caught? (litho)

A "Mobile Column"in South Africa, is this why De Wet was not caught? (litho)
1037400 A " Mobile Column" in South Africa, is this why De Wet was not caught? (litho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Paying off Old Scores, Sekukunis Natives turning Ben Viljoens Commando out of their Territory

Paying off Old Scores, Sekukunis Natives turning Ben Viljoens Commando out of their Territory (litho)
1037398 Paying off Old Scores, Sekukunis Natives turning Ben Viljoens Commando out of their Territory (litho) by Maud, William T

Background imageBoer War Collection: After the Storming of Lombards Kop, Sir George White thanking the Imperial Light Horse for their

After the Storming of Lombards Kop, Sir George White thanking the Imperial Light Horse for their Services (litho)
1048669 After the Storming of Lombards Kop, Sir George White thanking the Imperial Light Horse for their Services (litho) by Dadd

Background imageBoer War Collection: Panoramic View of the Battle of Colenso, the Fight against a Hidden Enemy (litho)

Panoramic View of the Battle of Colenso, the Fight against a Hidden Enemy (litho)
1048665 Panoramic View of the Battle of Colenso, the Fight against a Hidden Enemy (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panoramic View of the Battle of Colenso)

Background imageBoer War Collection: New Regimental Pets, Amusements in Camp (litho)

New Regimental Pets, Amusements in Camp (litho)
1048611 New Regimental Pets, Amusements in Camp (litho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Regimental Pets, Amusements in Camp)

Background imageBoer War Collection: After the Surrender, a Pile of Boer Arms and Ammunition on the Modder River (litho)

After the Surrender, a Pile of Boer Arms and Ammunition on the Modder River (litho)
1048609 After the Surrender, a Pile of Boer Arms and Ammunition on the Modder River (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Surrender)

Background imageBoer War Collection: The Annexation of the Transvaal (litho)

The Annexation of the Transvaal (litho)
1039998 The Annexation of the Transvaal (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Annexation of the Transvaal)

Background imageBoer War Collection: The Procession passing the Law Courts, the Infantry with a Captured Transvaal Flag (litho)

The Procession passing the Law Courts, the Infantry with a Captured Transvaal Flag (litho)
1039962 The Procession passing the Law Courts, the Infantry with a Captured Transvaal Flag (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Wounded Comrades, A Scene at Pietermaritzburg (litho)

Wounded Comrades, A Scene at Pietermaritzburg (litho)
1039954 Wounded Comrades, A Scene at Pietermaritzburg (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wounded Comrades, A Scene at Pietermaritzburg)

Background imageBoer War Collection: The Return of General Ian Hamiltons Troops to Pretoria, the March past before Lord Roberts (litho)

The Return of General Ian Hamiltons Troops to Pretoria, the March past before Lord Roberts (litho)
1039864 The Return of General Ian Hamiltons Troops to Pretoria, the March past before Lord Roberts (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Helped by Fellow-Colonials, A Wounded Canadian Scout succoured by a Victorian Patrol (litho)

Helped by Fellow-Colonials, A Wounded Canadian Scout succoured by a Victorian Patrol (litho)
1039855 Helped by Fellow-Colonials, A Wounded Canadian Scout succoured by a Victorian Patrol (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Helped by Fellow-Colonials)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Lord Roberts at Johannesburg, hauling down the Vierkleur, General Hamiltons Advance on Johannesburg

Lord Roberts at Johannesburg, hauling down the Vierkleur, General Hamiltons Advance on Johannesburg
1039766 Lord Roberts at Johannesburg, hauling down the Vierkleur, General Hamiltons Advance on Johannesburg, the Derbyshires attacking at Doornkop (litho) by Nash

Background imageBoer War Collection: The Occupation of Johannesburg, 31 May 1900, Lord Roberts saluting the Flag (litho)

The Occupation of Johannesburg, 31 May 1900, Lord Roberts saluting the Flag (litho)
1039761 The Occupation of Johannesburg, 31 May 1900, Lord Roberts saluting the Flag (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Occupation of Johannesburg)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Mr H L Dacombe, the Bearer of the First Despatches to and from Pretoria during the Siege by

Mr H L Dacombe, the Bearer of the First Despatches to and from Pretoria during the Siege by the Boers (engraving)
1037721 Mr H L Dacombe, the Bearer of the First Despatches to and from Pretoria during the Siege by the Boers (engraving) by English School

Background imageBoer War Collection: The Rebellion in the Transvaal, Notes of Boer Life and Character (engraving)

The Rebellion in the Transvaal, Notes of Boer Life and Character (engraving)
1037618 The Rebellion in the Transvaal, Notes of Boer Life and Character (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rebellion in the Transvaal)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Foes in the Field become Friends in Hospital (litho)

Foes in the Field become Friends in Hospital (litho)
1048828 Foes in the Field become Friends in Hospital (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Foes in the Field become Friends in Hospital)

Background imageBoer War Collection: A Little Practice on the Way to South Africa (litho)

A Little Practice on the Way to South Africa (litho)
1048822 A Little Practice on the Way to South Africa (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Little Practice on the Way to South Africa)

Background imageBoer War Collection: A Close Shave, an Incident in the Fight at Dordrecht (litho)

A Close Shave, an Incident in the Fight at Dordrecht (litho)
1048816 A Close Shave, an Incident in the Fight at Dordrecht (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Close Shave, an Incident in the Fight at Dordrecht)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Sir Charles Warrens Force crossing the Tugela River on 17 January (litho)

Sir Charles Warrens Force crossing the Tugela River on 17 January (litho)
1048806 Sir Charles Warrens Force crossing the Tugela River on 17 January (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoer War Collection: With Sir Charles Warrens Force, the 11th Brigade crossing the Little Bushman River (litho)

With Sir Charles Warrens Force, the 11th Brigade crossing the Little Bushman River (litho)
1048805 With Sir Charles Warrens Force, the 11th Brigade crossing the Little Bushman River (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Enlisting Stretcher-Bearers for the Front at Pietermaritzburg (litho)

Enlisting Stretcher-Bearers for the Front at Pietermaritzburg (litho)
1048798 Enlisting Stretcher-Bearers for the Front at Pietermaritzburg (litho) by Spence, Percy F.S. (1868-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoer War Collection: In the Nick of Time, a Gallant Trooper picks up Dismounted Comrade (litho)

In the Nick of Time, a Gallant Trooper picks up Dismounted Comrade (litho)
1048779 In the Nick of Time, a Gallant Trooper picks up Dismounted Comrade (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Nick of Time)

Background imageBoer War Collection: The War in South Africa (litho)

The War in South Africa (litho)
1048743 The War in South Africa (litho) by Spence, Percy F.S. (1868-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South Africa)

Background imageBoer War Collection: The Departure of the City of London Imperial Volunteers for South Africa (litho)

The Departure of the City of London Imperial Volunteers for South Africa (litho)
1048718 The Departure of the City of London Imperial Volunteers for South Africa (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Repairing Damage done by the Boers, mending the Line near Belmont (litho)

Repairing Damage done by the Boers, mending the Line near Belmont (litho)
1048715 Repairing Damage done by the Boers, mending the Line near Belmont (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Repairing Damage done by the Boers)

Background imageBoer War Collection: The Last Train to leave Ladysmith, the Armoured Train which carried General French running

The Last Train to leave Ladysmith, the Armoured Train which carried General French running the Gauntlet of the Boers
1043467 The Last Train to leave Ladysmith, the Armoured Train which carried General French running the Gauntlet of the Boers (litho) by Dadd

Background imageBoer War Collection: A Messenger of Death, a Good Shot by the Naval Brigade at Estcourt, on 18 November (litho)

A Messenger of Death, a Good Shot by the Naval Brigade at Estcourt, on 18 November (litho)
1043466 A Messenger of Death, a Good Shot by the Naval Brigade at Estcourt, on 18 November (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Messenger of Death)

Background imageBoer War Collection: South Africa, Christmas, 1899 (litho)

South Africa, Christmas, 1899 (litho)
1043463 South Africa, Christmas, 1899 (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Africa, Christmas, 1899)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Fighting is Hungry Work (litho)

Fighting is Hungry Work (litho)
1043425 Fighting is Hungry Work (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fighting is Hungry Work)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Following his Footsteps (litho)

Following his Footsteps (litho)
1043415 Following his Footsteps (litho) by Hare, St. George (1857-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Following his Footsteps)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Trying to Surprise a Mobile Enemy, a Night March (litho)

Trying to Surprise a Mobile Enemy, a Night March (litho)
1043412 Trying to Surprise a Mobile Enemy, a Night March (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trying to Surprise a Mobile Enemy, a Night March)

Background imageBoer War Collection: In Memory of the Guards who have died for their Country (litho)

In Memory of the Guards who have died for their Country (litho)
1043410 In Memory of the Guards who have died for their Country (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Memory of the Guards who have died for their Country)

Background imageBoer War Collection: On the African Margate Sands, an Effort of Imagination (engraving)

On the African Margate Sands, an Effort of Imagination (engraving)
1043404 On the African Margate Sands, an Effort of Imagination (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the African Margate Sands)

Background imageBoer War Collection: A Hearty Send-off by the Cape Town Highlanders, the New Zealand Contingent leaving Cape Town for

A Hearty Send-off by the Cape Town Highlanders, the New Zealand Contingent leaving Cape Town for the Front (litho)
1043398 A Hearty Send-off by the Cape Town Highlanders, the New Zealand Contingent leaving Cape Town for the Front (litho) by Small

Background imageBoer War Collection: Landing a Wounded and Captured Boer General at Cape Town (litho)

Landing a Wounded and Captured Boer General at Cape Town (litho)
1043392 Landing a Wounded and Captured Boer General at Cape Town (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing a Wounded and Captured Boer General at Cape Town)

Background imageBoer War Collection: The Princess of Waless Hospital Ship, below Deck (litho)

The Princess of Waless Hospital Ship, below Deck (litho)
1043364 The Princess of Waless Hospital Ship, below Deck (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Princess of Waless Hospital Ship, below Deck)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Battle of Ladysmith, the Imperial Light Horse at Pepworth Hill to the Rescue (litho)

Battle of Ladysmith, the Imperial Light Horse at Pepworth Hill to the Rescue (litho)
1043355 Battle of Ladysmith, the Imperial Light Horse at Pepworth Hill to the Rescue (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Ladysmith)



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The Boer War, a significant conflict in South African history, saw the clash of two powerful forces - the British Empire and the Boer republics. Led by notable figures such as Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell and Horatio Herbert Kitchener, this war left an indelible mark on both sides. In 1902, artist G Lekegian captured the intensity of the war with his depiction of Mrs. Davies, a brave British settler firing upon Boer positions. This image symbolizes the determination and resilience displayed by those involved in this tumultuous period. Amidst the chaos, a physician and storyteller emerged to provide solace amidst suffering. Their role was crucial in keeping spirits high during these trying times. One poignant moment etched into history is General Methuen's surrender to de la Rey on March 7th, 1902. This event marked a turning point in the conflict and highlighted both bravery and sacrifice from all parties involved. Another pivotal event occurred during Jameson Raid when Leander Starr Jameson was taken prisoner after failing to achieve his objectives. This incident showcased that even great leaders can face setbacks during times of war. The impact extended beyond soldiers; families were also affected as seen through depictions of Boer families held captive in British prison camps. These images serve as a reminder of how wars often disrupt innocent lives caught up in larger conflicts. Paul Sandford Methuen, 3rd Baron Methuen's presence further exemplified leadership during this era. His actions resonated throughout history as he navigated through challenging circumstances with courage and conviction. The surrender of Jamestown garrison to the Boers stands out as another critical moment within this narrative. It serves as evidence that despite their best efforts, some battles ended unfavorably for British forces against determined opponents. However, not all moments were filled with despair; celebrations erupted across London following news of peace in the Transvaal.