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British South Africa Company Collection

"The British South Africa Company: A Journey through History" Step back in time and witness the captivating moments that shaped the British South Africa Company

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: The Palaver between Lewanika and Mr. F.E. Lochner; acting on behalf of The British South... 1891

The Palaver between Lewanika and Mr. F.E. Lochner; acting on behalf of The British South... 1891. Creator: Unknown
The Palaver between Lewanika and Mr. F.E. Lochner; acting on behalf of The British South Africa Company, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: The Pioneer Corps of the British South Africa Co's Forces on their way to Mashonaland; Crossing th

The Pioneer Corps of the British South Africa Co's Forces on their way to Mashonaland; Crossing th Creator: Unknown
The Pioneer Corps of the British South Africa Co's Forces on their way to Mashonaland; Crossing the Big Drift on the Lundi River on the road to Mashonaland, 1890. From "The Graphic

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: The Pioneer Corps of the British South Africa Co's Forces on their way to Mashonaland; The Camp

The Pioneer Corps of the British South Africa Co's Forces on their way to Mashonaland; The Camp on Creator: Unknown
The Pioneer Corps of the British South Africa Co's Forces on their way to Mashonaland; The Camp on the Lundi River -- A scene after the day's march, 1890. From "The Graphic

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: The Pioneer Corps of the British South Africa Co's Forces on their way to Mashonaland; Ancient Rui

The Pioneer Corps of the British South Africa Co's Forces on their way to Mashonaland; Ancient Rui Creator: Unknown
The Pioneer Corps of the British South Africa Co's Forces on their way to Mashonaland; Ancient Ruins discovered at Zinbabye supposed to be the Residence of the Queen of Sheba, 1890

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, October 25, 1890, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, October 25, 1890, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Graphic, Front Cover Saturday, October 25, 1890, 1890.From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: The Pioneer Corps of the British South African Company on the way to Mashonaland; A common occurre

The Pioneer Corps of the British South African Company on the way to Mashonaland; A common occurre Creator: Unknown
The Pioneer Corps of the British South African Company on the way to Mashonaland; A common occurrence on the road, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: The Pioneer Corps of the British South African Company on the way to Mashonaland; An Interview wit

The Pioneer Corps of the British South African Company on the way to Mashonaland; An Interview wit Creator: Unknown
The Pioneer Corps of the British South African Company on the way to Mashonaland; An Interview with the Matabele, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: The Pioneer Corps of the British South African Company on the way to Mashonaland; A Laager of

The Pioneer Corps of the British South African Company on the way to Mashonaland; A Laager of the Creator: Unknown
The Pioneer Corps of the British South African Company on the way to Mashonaland; A Laager of the Expeditionary Force showing portable Engines for the Electric Search Light, 1890

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: Sketches of the British South African Company's Expedition to Mashonaland, 1891. Creator: Unknown

Sketches of the British South African Company's Expedition to Mashonaland, 1891. Creator: Unknown
Sketches of the British South African Company's Expedition to Mashonaland; Some of the Officers at Breakfast. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: Sketches of the British South African Company's Expedition to Mashonaland, 1891. Creator: Unknown

Sketches of the British South African Company's Expedition to Mashonaland, 1891. Creator: Unknown
Sketches of the British South African Company's Expedition to Mashonaland; A Post Station in Mashonaland, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: Sketches of the British South African Company's Expedition to Mashonaland, 1891. Creator: Unknown

Sketches of the British South African Company's Expedition to Mashonaland, 1891. Creator: Unknown
Sketches of the British South African Company's Expedition to Mashonaland; The Entrance to Fort Charter, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: Sketches of the British South African Company's Expedition to Mashonaland, 1891. Creator: Unknown

Sketches of the British South African Company's Expedition to Mashonaland, 1891. Creator: Unknown
Sketches of the British South African Company's Expedition to Mashonaland; Bartering for Produce with the Natives, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: The Palaver between Lewanika and Mr F E Lochner (engraving)

The Palaver between Lewanika and Mr F E Lochner (engraving)
1036455 The Palaver between Lewanika and Mr F E Lochner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Palaver between Lewanika and Mr F E Lochner)

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: The Crisis in Matabeleland (engraving)

The Crisis in Matabeleland (engraving)
1063176 The Crisis in Matabeleland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in Matabeleland)

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: Major Allan Wilson, commanding a Party of the British South Africa Companys Troops in the Matabili

Major Allan Wilson, commanding a Party of the British South Africa Companys Troops in the Matabili War (b / w photo)
1604424 Major Allan Wilson, commanding a Party of the British South Africa Companys Troops in the Matabili War (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: The Crisis in the Transvaal, Dr Jameson and his Staff (litho)

The Crisis in the Transvaal, Dr Jameson and his Staff (litho)
1604972 The Crisis in the Transvaal, Dr Jameson and his Staff (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in the Transvaal)

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: Group of Officers at Pitsani Pothlugo, who were sent to tell Jameson to return (litho)

Group of Officers at Pitsani Pothlugo, who were sent to tell Jameson to return (litho)
1605478 Group of Officers at Pitsani Pothlugo, who were sent to tell Jameson to return (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: Earl Grey, New Administrator of the British South Africa Company (engraving)

Earl Grey, New Administrator of the British South Africa Company (engraving)
1605110 Earl Grey, New Administrator of the British South Africa Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earl Grey)

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: The Matabele War Medal (engraving)

The Matabele War Medal (engraving)
1051210 The Matabele War Medal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Matabele War Medal)

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: Mr Cecil Rhodes speaking at the Meeting of the British South Africa Company (engraving)

Mr Cecil Rhodes speaking at the Meeting of the British South Africa Company (engraving)
1051778 Mr Cecil Rhodes speaking at the Meeting of the British South Africa Company (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: With the British South Africa Companys Police on the March to Mashonaland (engraving)

With the British South Africa Companys Police on the March to Mashonaland (engraving)
1596670 With the British South Africa Companys Police on the March to Mashonaland (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: The Expedition of the British South Africa Company to Matabeleland (engraving)

The Expedition of the British South Africa Company to Matabeleland (engraving)
1596607 The Expedition of the British South Africa Company to Matabeleland (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: Encampment at Inyati of the British South Africa Companys troops (litho)

Encampment at Inyati of the British South Africa Companys troops (litho)
1064396 Encampment at Inyati of the British South Africa Companys troops (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: The Pioneer Corps of the British South Africa Company on the way to Mashonaland (engraving)

The Pioneer Corps of the British South Africa Company on the way to Mashonaland (engraving)
1038379 The Pioneer Corps of the British South Africa Company on the way to Mashonaland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: Some Prominent Cape Colonists (b / w photo)

Some Prominent Cape Colonists (b / w photo)
1042437 Some Prominent Cape Colonists (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Prominent Cape Colonists)

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: On the track of Lobengula, 1893, illustration from Cassell

On the track of Lobengula, 1893, illustration from Cassell
STC385372 On the track of Lobengula, 1893, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) (sepia photo) by Paget

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: Administrators of the British South Africa Company (b / w photo)

Administrators of the British South Africa Company (b / w photo)
1604992 Administrators of the British South Africa Company (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Administrators of the British South Africa Company)

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: The Pioneer Corps of the British South Africa Company on the Way to Mashonaland (engraving)

The Pioneer Corps of the British South Africa Company on the Way to Mashonaland (engraving)
1038405 The Pioneer Corps of the British South Africa Company on the Way to Mashonaland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: Jamesons Last Stand - the Battle of Doornkop, 2nd January 1896, 1900

Jamesons Last Stand - the Battle of Doornkop, 2nd January 1896, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: Rt. Hon. Cecil John Rhodes, P. C. 1900. Creator: Elliot & Fry

Rt. Hon. Cecil John Rhodes, P. C. 1900. Creator: Elliot & Fry
Rt. Hon. Cecil John Rhodes, P.C. 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: A Matabele Raid in Mashonaland, 1900. Creator: William Small

A Matabele Raid in Mashonaland, 1900. Creator: William Small
A Matabele Raid in Mashonaland, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: The Matabele War - Defending a Laager, 1900. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II

The Matabele War - Defending a Laager, 1900. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II
The Matabele War - Defending a Laager, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: Dr Leander Starr Jameson, 1900. Creator: Elliot & Fry

Dr Leander Starr Jameson, 1900. Creator: Elliot & Fry
Dr Leander Starr Jameson, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: The Matabele War, 1893: Attack on the Laager of Wagons on the Imbembezi River, November 1

The Matabele War, 1893: Attack on the Laager of Wagons on the Imbembezi River, November 1, (1901). The First Matabele War was fought in 1893 between the British South Africa Company and the Ndebele

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: The Matabele War, 1893 (1901)

The Matabele War, 1893 (1901)
The Matabele War, 1893, (1901). Attack on the laager of wagons on the Imbembezi River, 1 November. The First Matabele War was fought in 1893 between the British South Africa Company and the Ndebele

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: Cecil Rhodes, (1853-1902), English-born South African entrepreneur and statesman, 1894-1907

Cecil Rhodes, (1853-1902), English-born South African entrepreneur and statesman, 1894-1907. Artist: Alexander Bassano
Cecil Rhodes, (1853-1902), English-born South African entrepreneur and statesman, 1894-1907. Rhodes made his fortune in the Kimberley diamond mines, and formed De Beers Consolidated Mines in 1888

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: Portrait of Mr. Cecil Rhodes, c1901. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes

Portrait of Mr. Cecil Rhodes, c1901. Artist: Mortimer Luddington Menpes
Portrait of Mr. Cecil Rhodes, c1901. Cecil Rhodes (1853-1902) made his fortune in the Kimberley diamond mines, and formed De Beers Consolidated Mines in 1888

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: Cecil Rhodes and other British South Africa Company officials, 1896

Cecil Rhodes and other British South Africa Company officials, 1896
Doctor Jameson, Cecil Rhodes, and J.T. Newton (left-right), administrators of the British South Africa Company, 1896. Hand-colored haltone reproduction of a photograph

Background imageBritish South Africa Company Collection: Source Size = 2877 x 1999

Source Size = 2877 x 1999
THE PALAVER BETWEEN LEWANIKA AND MR. F.E. LOCHINER, Acting on behalf of the British South Africa Company


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"The British South Africa Company: A Journey through History" Step back in time and witness the captivating moments that shaped the British South Africa Company. From intense negotiations to fierce battles, this collection of engravings, lithographs, and photographs offers a glimpse into the company's eventful past. Immerse yourself in "The Palaver between Lewanika and Mr F E Lochner, " an engraving capturing a crucial meeting between two influential figures. Feel the tension rise as they discuss matters of great significance, setting the stage for future developments. Next, delve into "The Crisis in Matabeleland. " This striking engraving transports you to a tumultuous era filled with conflict and uncertainty. Experience firsthand the chaos that unfolded during this challenging period. In contrast, Major Allan Wilson takes center stage in a powerful black-and-white photograph. Commanding troops during the Matabili War, his resolute expression reveals both determination and bravery amidst adversity. Witness another crisis unfold with "The Crisis in Transvaal. " Dr Jameson and his staff are depicted in a lithograph that captures their pivotal role during these turbulent times. Their actions would have far-reaching consequences for both individuals involved and future events. A group of officers at Pitsani Pothlugo were tasked with delivering an important message - urging Jameson to return. The lithograph showcasing this encounter highlights their dedication to upholding principles while navigating complex circumstances. Earl Grey assumes control as New Administrator of the British South Africa Company; an engraved portrait showcases his arrival on the scene. His leadership would prove instrumental in shaping future endeavors undertaken by the company. "The Matabele War Medal" serves as a reminder of those who fought valiantly during conflicts faced by the company. This engraving pays tribute to their courage and sacrifice on behalf of their nation. Mr Cecil Rhodes himself takes center stage next – captured mid-speech at a meeting of the British South Africa Company.