Boer Collection (#16)

Music cover, The Departure of a Troopship, Naval Fantasia (Boer War), by Fabian Scott. 1900

Christian De Wet
CHRISTIAN RUDOLPH DE WET Boer general, depicted during the war between the Boers and the British. Date: 1854 - 1922

Boer War Cavalry
A troop of British cavalry cross a shallow ford. Date: circa 1900

Boer War Reporters
BOER WAR : War correspondent Villiers is mistaken for a Boer and shot at by British soldiers before he can establish his identity : luckily their aim is poor Date: 1900

Boer War Reporting
BOER WAR : War correspondent Melton Prior making sketches of the fighting at Nicholsons Nek, 30th October 1899. Date: 30th October 1899

General Sir Thomas Kelly-Kenny (1840 - 1914), British Army general who served in the Second Boer War. (Commanding the Sixth Divisi), who captured over seventy of Cronjes wagons

Roberts in Africa
FREDERICK SLEIGH viscount ROBERTS Military commander, depicted riding through Kimberley in 1900, during the Boer War Date: 1832 - 1914

Boer War / Zulu Volunteers
Local Zulus offering their services in the war to the magistrate at Pietermaritzburg. Date: 1899

Boer / Peace in London
PEACE Celebrating news of peace in London. Date: June 1902

Sir Penn Symong (1843 - 1899) British military commander (participant in the Boer War)

Piet Joubert (L illust. )
PIET JOUBERT - Boer statesman and soldier Date: 1833 - 1900

Wolseley / Garnet / Pen&p
GARNET, 1ST VISCOUNT WOLSELEY General whose early successes in India and Africa were followed by appalling incompetence during the Boer War Date: 1833 - 1913

Boer / Cartoon / Uk General
CARTOONS A British general on reconnaissance during the Boer War discovers a mountain. Satire on British incompetence. Date: 1900

Robert George Kekewich
ROBERT GEORGE KEKEWICH Major-General in the British Army; defended Kimberley during the Boer War Date: 1854 - 1914

Boers before the tribunal during the Boer War
In the Transvaal during the Boer War, Boers have to appear before tribunals who decide if they have defended their homes with too much enthusiasm. Date: 1900

Boer War propaganda. Boer War propaganda postcard.Date: circa 1901

Lord Kitchener Memorial
The bronze memorial sculpture of Field Marshal Lord Kitchener on Horseguards Parade

BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). General Cronje imprisoned by Marshal Roberts. Anglo-Boer War, 1900

BELTRAME, Achille (1871-1945). Second Boer War. 1899-1902. The Boers defended in trenches along the Tugela river during the British offensive of 1900. Engraving

Garnet Wolseley
Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley (1833 - 1913), early successes in India and Africa were followed by appalling incompetence during the Boer War. Date: 1887

Horace Smith-Dorrien
General Sir Horace Lockwood Smith-Dorrien (1858 1930), British soldier. One of the few British survivors of the Battle of Isandlwana as a young officer

Lady Sarah Wilsons bomb-proof shelter at Mafeking, 1900
Lady Sarah Wilson (1865 - 1929), formerly Lady Sarah Spencer-Churchill, youngest child of John Spencer-Churchill, 7th Duke of Marlborough

Michael Rimington
Lieutenant-General Sir Michael Frederic Rimington (1858 1928), British Army officer who commanded cavalry forces in the Boer War and First World War

Reginald Pole-Carew (1849 1924), British Army officer who became General Officer Commanding 8th Division. Caption: Polly. Date: 1901

Archibald Hunter
General Sir Archibald Hunter (1856 - 1936), General in the British Army who distinguished himself during the Boer War. He was Governor of Omdurman, in Sudan, and later of Gibraltar. Date: 1899

Sir Redvers Buller
General Sir Redvers Henry Buller (1839-1908) - British military commander, notably during the Boer War. Date: 1885

Captain Arthur Martin-Leake V. C. WW1
Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Martin-Leake, VC and Bar, VD, FRCS (4 April 1874 22 June 1953), English double recipient of the Victoria Cross

Boer volunteers drilling, Market Square Johannesburg, South Africa

Captain Arthur Martin-Leake V. C
Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Martin-Leake, VC and Bar, VD, FRCS (4 April 1874 22 June 1953), English double recipient of the Victoria Cross

Field-Marshal Earl Roberts
Frederick Roberts, 1st Earl Roberts (18321914), Anglo-Irish soldier and one of the most successful commanders of the Victorian era - notable for his actions during the African wars

Sir Theodore F Brinckman, Vanity Fair, ELF
Lt.-Col. SIR THEODORE FRANCIS BRINCKMAN (1862-1937) Soldier, fighting in the in the Boer War between 1899 and 1902 and in the First World War in 1914

Capt Charles H. L. Beatty, Vanity Fair, GDG
CAPT. CHARLES HAROLD LONGFIELD BEATTY (1870-1917) Trainer at Newmarket. Won his 1st steeplechase at 20 and went on to ride many winners

Dutch Housing, S. Africa
Colonial Dutch style houses, built in the early 19th century in Outshoorn, South Africa. Date: early 19th century

Alexander Thorneycroft
ALEXANDER W. THORNEYCROFT Military commander in the Zulu and Boer wars. Date: circa 1900

William Philip Schreiner
WILLIAM PHILIP SCHREINER South African statesman, prime minister of Cape Colony in 1899 during the Boer War : Olive Schreiner was his sister. Date: 1857 - 1919

Baker Creed Russell
Sir BAKER CREED RUSSELL British military commander in the Boer War and elsewhere. Date: 1837 - ?

Sir Leslie Rundle
SIR LESLIE RUNDLE British military commander in the Boer War and later. Date: 1856 - 1934

Col. M F Rimington
COLONEL M F RIMINGTON military commander during the Boer War, author of a book on stable management; but no one seems to know his dates and names. Including ourselves. Date: circa 1901

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

Neville G Lyttelton
Sir NEVILLE GERALD LYTTELTON British military commander, lieutenant-general at the time of the Boer War. Date: 1854 - 1931

Francois-Louis Lessard
FRANCOIS-LOUIS LESSARD Canadian military commander, notably in the Boer War. Date: 1860 - 1927

Piet Joubert
PIET (Petrus Jacobus) JOUBERT Boer soldier and statesman Date: 1833 - 1900

Fundraising for the Mafeking Seaside Fund, Leopold Street, 1900
Sheffield City Archives co Media Storehouse People

South Africa Boer Natives Costume series N16
Artokoloro

Boer War: chocolate box, sent to the troops in South Africa
Image from Sheffield at the Front (Printed and Published by The Sheffield Independent Press Limited).(Sheffield Local Studies Library: 968.2 SF)

Second Boer War - Battle of Belmont
Vintage engraving of a plan of the Battle of Belmont an engagement of the Second Boer War on 23 November 1899, where the British under Lord Methuen assaulted a Boer position on Belmont kopje

Second Boer War - Plan Ladysmith and surrounding heights
Vintage engraving of a Plan Ladysmith and surrounding heights. 1899

DUQUESNE SPY RING, c1941. The 33 convicted members of the Duquesne spy ring, including Fritz Duquesne, arrested in 1941 for delivering Allied information to Germany. Photograph, c1941

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"Unveiling the Untold Stories: The Boer War and its Impact on South Africa" Step back in time to the late 19th century, as we explore the captivating history of the Boer people. From Churchill's capture during the Boer War to a map depicting Southern Africa in 1898, these hints offer glimpses into a significant chapter. Amidst this tumultuous period, Princess Louise graced South African soil, leaving an indelible mark on local culture. Meanwhile, General Sir Redvers Buller strategized tirelessly to overcome obstacles faced by British forces in their quest for victory. The battles of Tweebosch and Colenso etched themselves into history books as fierce clashes that shaped the outcome of the war. Witnessing it all was General Sir Frederick Poole, a distinguished British army officer who would later play a crucial role in World War I. As Lord Brooke ascended to become Warwick's 6th Earl, Princess Helena and Prince Christian Victor embarked on an unforgettable journey through South Africa's diverse landscapes. Yet amidst these tales of royalty and bravery emerged caricatures such as Paul Kruger portrayed as an Ogre - reflecting political tensions at that time. In one poignant moment frozen forever by a creator's brushstroke lies The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th, 1900 – capturing both heroism and sacrifice amid darkness. And let us not forget those brave Boer soldiers firing their rifles with determination – symbols of resistance against foreign occupation during this Second Boer War. Join us on this historical expedition where stories unfold like pages from forgotten diaries; where triumphs are celebrated alongside heart-wrenching sacrifices; where heroes emerge from unlikely places; and where cultures collide amidst conflict-ridden landscapes. Discover how these events have left an enduring legacy within South Africa’s rich tapestry of history.