Bloemfontein Collection (#4)

South Africa - Modder River Leisure Resort, Kimberley
Modder River Leisure Resort, Kimberley, near Bloemfontein, Frances Baard, Northern Cape, South Africa. Date: 1900s

South Africa - SAC Barracks, Bloemfontein
SAC Barracks, Bloemfontein, Motheo, Free State, South Africa. Date: 1905

G T Pretyman
Major-general G T PRETYMAN military commander at Bloemfontein during the Boer War. Date: circa 1900

The Dutch Reformed Church, Bloemfontein, South Africa. The second church on this site, the new building was consecrated in 1880. Date: circa 1903

Raadzaal - Old Parliament House, Bloemfontein, South Africa Date: circa 1901

Bloemfontein, Town Hall - South Africa - note the fabulous unique design of the hanging street light. Date: circa 1902

Vickers Type 623 Viking C2 VL248
Vickers Type 623 Viking C2, VL246, of the Kings Flight, arriving at Cape Town from Bloemfontein with Sir E. and Lady Baring as passengers

Annexation of the Orange Free State: ceremony at Bloemfontein, 28 May 1900. Lord Acheson (top right) wounded at Modder, hoisted the Royal Standard

Boer prisoners in camp at Bloemfontein. 2nd Boer War 1899-1902

Winston Spencer Churchill (1874-1965) British statesman, as a war correspondent during the Second Boer War, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 1900. Churchill standing at the opening of his tent

Second Boer War 1899-1902: Where the sick and wounded British soldiers are cared for - interior of the Raadzaal, Bloemfontein, South Africa 1900. Medicine Hospital Military Nurse

Bloemfontein / S. Africa
The market square

Llangefri Clock Tower
This Neo-Gothic clock tower in Llangefni, Anglesey, Wales, is a War Memorial to George Pritchard Rayner, who died at Bloemfontein Hospital (Boer War) in 1900. Unveiled 1902

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Bloemfontein, a city rich in history and captivating stories. From the physician and story-teller engraving of Hector Macdonald to the pre-1900 South Africa Bloemfontein, this place holds tales waiting to be discovered. The view from Naval Hill offers a breathtaking panorama of this enchanting city, while the Government Building on fire reminds us of its resilience in times of adversity. Market Hall and Maitland Street showcase the vibrant spirit that flows through Bloemfontein's veins - a bustling hub where cultures collide and dreams are born. The MV Bloemfontein Castle stands as a testament to the city's maritime connections, bridging continents with its Union Castle Line. Kruger, Joubert, and Cronje stand united with a map of South Africa, symbolizing their pivotal roles in shaping the nation's destiny. Pre-1900 images transport us back in time when Bloemfontein was still taking its first steps towards progress. But amidst all these historical snapshots lies "The Tentacles at Work, " an intriguing creation by an unknown artist in 1901. What secrets do these tentacles hold? What untold stories lie beneath their grasp? Bloemfontein is more than just a name; it represents resilience, diversity, and untamed beauty. It invites you to explore its past while embracing its present charm. So come forth and immerse yourself in the captivating world that is Bloemfontein – where every corner whispers tales yet untold.