Voortrekkers Collection

Beside them stood the women quietly loading guns (colour litho)
977974 Beside them stood the women quietly loading guns (colour litho) by Skelton, Joseph Ratcliffe (fl.1888-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Women Loaded the Empty Guns, 1909. Armed conflict, first with the Matabele people under Mzilikazi in the area which was to become the Transvaal, then against the Zulus under Dingane

Commandant Piet Uys, of the Transvaal Mounted Volunteers, c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

The Way of the Voortrekker, 1931. Originally from Travels Into the Interior of South Africa, volume I, by John Barrow. Plate taken from Historic Farms of South Africa, by Dorothea Fairbridge

The Caffre War: Natives attacking a convoy, 19th century. Eurocentric view of white settlers fighting the local population in South Africa

Berkly or Klipdrift, a town in Griqualand West, South Africa, c1890
Berkly or Klipdrift, a town in Griqualand West, Northern Cape Province of South Africa, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Pretoria, South Africa, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

A ferry on the Vaal River, Transvaal, South Africa, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Travelling in Griqualand, South Africa, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Potchefstroom, the Transvaal, South Africa, c1890. Potchefstroom, on the banks of the Mooi River, is 120 km west-southwest of Johannesburg

Voortrekker Monument, Pretoria, South Africa
Part of the Voortrekker Monument in Gauteng Province, Pretoria, South Africa, showing Voortrekker ox wagons in the wall surrounding the Monument -- in total there are 64 of these wagons

Voortrekkers En Route
THE GREAT TREK The Voortrekkers - Boer farmers seeking to escape British rule - emigrate northwards to the Transvaal

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"Voortrekkers: Courageous Pioneers Shaping South Africa's History" Beside them stood the women quietly loading guns (colour litho), showcasing the unwavering strength and determination of the Voortrekker women who played a vital role in defending their families and land. The Women Loaded the Empty Guns, 1909, captures their resilience. Commandant Piet Uys, of the Transvaal Mounted Volunteers, c1880, symbolizes the leadership and bravery displayed by these pioneers as they ventured into uncharted territories to establish new settlements. The Way of the Voortrekker, 1931, illustrates their arduous journey through challenging landscapes while preserving their cultural heritage. These intrepid individuals faced numerous obstacles but remained steadfast in pursuit of freedom and prosperity. During times of conflict such as The Caffre War: Natives attacking a convoy in the 19th century, Voortrekkers defended themselves against hostile forces with unwavering resolve. Their courage ensured survival amidst adversity. Picturesque towns like Berkly or Klipdrift in Griqualand West captured around c1890 depict thriving communities established by these pioneers. They transformed barren lands into prosperous settlements through sheer hard work and perseverance. Pretoria's image from c1890 showcases how this once humble settlement grew into a bustling city under Voortrekker influence. Their vision shaped urban development across South Africa. Traversing rivers was an integral part of their journey; A ferry on Vaal River highlights how they overcame geographical barriers to forge ahead towards new horizons during Transvaal's expansion around c1890. Travelling in Griqualand around c1890 demonstrates how these pioneers embraced nomadic lifestyles while exploring unexplored regions for suitable places to settle down permanently. Their adventurous spirit knew no bounds. Potchefstroom's depiction from c1890 exemplifies one of many thriving Voortrekker communities.