Return of City Imperial Volunteers

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Return of City Imperial Volunteers

Returning of the City Imperial Volunteers (CIVs). They are seen fully equipped and lined up in front of the Guildhall, before going off to Pretoria, to fight in the Boer war. A farewell supper is seen in the Inner temple hall. Date: 1900

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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

Boer Guildhall Uniforms Volunteers

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This evocative photograph captures the moment of departure for the City Imperial Volunteers (CIVs) as they bid farewell to their families and friends before embarking on their journey to South Africa to fight in the Second Boer War in 1900. The CIVs, a volunteer force raised in London, are seen lined up in front of the historic Guildhall, fully equipped and resolute in their determination to answer the call to duty. The scene inside the Inner Temple Hall, where a farewell supper was held for the soldiers, is filled with a mix of emotions. The faces of the soldiers are etched with a sense of solemnity and resolve, while their loved ones look on with a combination of pride and trepidation. The long tables are laden with food and drink, providing a brief moment of comfort and normalcy before the soldiers head off to the battlefields. The CIVs, dressed in their military uniforms, were well-equipped for the challenges ahead, with rifles slung over their shoulders and various supplies in hand. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by these volunteers, who left their homes and families to fight in a far-off war. The Boer War, which lasted from 1899 to 1902, was a significant conflict in British colonial history, and the bravery and dedication of the CIVs played a crucial role in securing British victory. This photograph, taken by the Illustrated London News (ILN) - Consolidated Archive Holdings Ltd, is a powerful testament to the spirit of patriotism and sacrifice that defined the City Imperial Volunteers during the Second Boer War.

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