Boer Collection (#6)

South African female soldier in the Boer War 1900
Female South African soldier Mrs Otto Krantz with her horse and in a field, at the time of the Boer War. The Sphere describes the military role of Boer women beyond preparation

The War in the Transvaal: Union of the Boers and the Afrikaners
XZO116048 The War in the Transvaal: Union of the Boers and the Afrikaners, front cover of Le Petit Journal, 10 December 1899 (coloured engraving) by Damblans

The English lion and the Boer bull
LLM462112 The English lion and the Boer bull by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The English lion and the Boer bull)

Jemoet die Town Hall skit, from The Leaguer of Ladysmith, 1900 (colour litho)
BAL143058 Jemoet die Town Hall skit, from The Leaguer of Ladysmith, 1900 (colour litho) by Captain Clive Dixon (fl.1900); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

General Louis Botha of South Africa
General Louis Botha (1862-1919) of South Africa, politician and Prime Minister. Date: circa 1913-1914

President Kruger of Transvaal (colour litho)
2807866 President Kruger of Transvaal (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: President Kruger of Transvaal. Le President Kruger)

Boer War, Royal Engineers off to South Africa
Boer War, Royal Engineers on board ship, off to South Africa. 1901

Captain Madocks grappling with the Boer leader (litho)
3623444 Captain Madocks grappling with the Boer leader (litho) by Waugh, Frederick Judd (1861-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Madocks grappling with the Boer leader)

Paul Kruger, former President of Transvaal, arriving in France (colour litho)
3099192 Paul Kruger, former President of Transvaal, arriving in France (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul Kruger)

Boer War surplus uniform used by boys to play soldiers. 1900

CIV City of London Volunteer Force, Boer War
The CIV City of London Volunteer Force triumphant in the Boer War return to London, October 1900. 1900

The Reservists Farewell by Ralph Hedley
A colour illustration from The Illustrated London News portraying a Boer War reservist soldier saying goodbye to his wife and child at a railway station. 1900

Royal Engineers Memorial Arch, Chatham, Kent
Royal Engineers, South African Memorial Arch, Brompton Barracks, Chatham, Kent, commemorating those who served in the Boer War. Date: 1905

Couple at gate, man wearing Boer War medals, showing that he was present at the Defence of Kimberley. Date: circa 1905

Celebrating the Relief of Mafeking, Boer War
Celebrating the Relief of Mafeking (Boer War) outside Colonel Robert Baden-Powells home. 1900

Baboon military mascot, 1901
A monkey on the march: the pet of the Leicester Yeomanry on his usual seat during the trek with the 16th brigade. Date: 1901

A Boer and his Ten Sons equipped for Field Service (b / w photo)
1592628 A Boer and his Ten Sons equipped for Field Service (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Boer and his Ten Sons equipped for Field Service)

The Boer as Mason and Medical Man (b / w photo)
1599723 The Boer as Mason and Medical Man (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boer as Mason and Medical Man)

Sketches at the Greater Britain Exhibition at Earls Court (engraving)
1598875 Sketches at the Greater Britain Exhibition at Earls Court (engraving) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at the Greater Britain Exhibition at Earls Court)

Dutch Boer and Wife, South Africa. 1839

Louis Botha (1862 - 1919), South African politician who was the first Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa. Date: 1916

Botha, general Boer (coloured photo)
975483 Botha, general Boer (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Botha, general Boer)

Royal Sussex Regiment Memorial - Brighton, East Sussex
Royal Sussex Regiment Memorial - Regency Square, Brighton, West Sussex - In memory of those from the regiment who lost their lives during the Second Boer War in South Africa - 1899-1902 - unveiled

General Smuts had fought in the Boer war against the British. In World War I his career continued as he lead forces against the German army. Date: 1916

Taking the Oath to join the British Army 1901
British military oath taken in front of a magistrate, during the Second Boer War. Date: 1901

GROOT CONSTANTIA WINE
The Wine House at Great Constantia, South Africa. Date: founded 1685

BOER / CARTOON / KITCHENER
CARTOONS Lord Kitchener caricatured as a toad. Date: 1901

Scenes in and around the British and Boer Capitals of the Orange Free State (litho)
1599456 Scenes in and around the British and Boer Capitals of the Orange Free State (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Work Of The Red Cross At Modder-River, Orange State Borders, After The Battle Of November 28th (Colour Litho)
2798256 The Work Of The Red Cross At Modder-River, Orange State Borders, After The Battle Of November 28th (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

The War On The Transvaal, Waterloo Station, London, During The Departure Of Soldiers For Africa (Colour Litho)
2798227 The War On The Transvaal, Waterloo Station, London, During The Departure Of Soldiers For Africa (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Boer General Piet Joubert on his deathbed, Pretoria, South Africa (colour litho)
2807760 Boer General Piet Joubert on his deathbed, Pretoria, South Africa (colour litho) by Tofani, Oswaldo (1849-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

President Kruger of Transvaal arriving in Paris at the Gare de Lyon (colour litho)
2807873 President Kruger of Transvaal arriving in Paris at the Gare de Lyon (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

(Stephanus Johannes) Paulus Kruger (1825-1904) known as Oom Paul
538018 (Stephanus Johannes) Paulus Kruger (1825-1904) known as Oom Paul. South African politician. In 2nd Boer War (1899-1900)

Paul Kruger, former President of Transvaal, visiting Menton on the French Riviera (colour litho)
2795660 Paul Kruger, former President of Transvaal, visiting Menton on the French Riviera (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul Kruger)

Meeting between Generals Kitchener and Botha in the Transvaal (colour litho)
2782184 Meeting between Generals Kitchener and Botha in the Transvaal (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Monument to Ex-President Kruger proposed to be erected by the Boers at Pretoria (b / w photo)
1628726 Monument to Ex-President Kruger proposed to be erected by the Boers at Pretoria (b/w photo) by English Photographer

A Remount Market for Boers and Britons at New Orleans (litho)
1629641 A Remount Market for Boers and Britons at New Orleans (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Chinese Humpty Dumpty, cartoon on the Boxer Rebellion and the Boer War (engraving)
6015067 The Chinese Humpty Dumpty, cartoon on the Boxer Rebellion and the Boer War (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Humpty Dumpty)

View of the Lions Head, plate 28 from African Scenery and Animals
STC93657 View of the Lions Head, plate 28 from African Scenery and Animals, engraved by the artist, 1805 (aquatint) by Daniell

A charge of Lancers, from the Boer point of view (litho)
3623445 A charge of Lancers, from the Boer point of view (litho) by Waugh, Frederick Judd (1861-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: A charge of Lancers, from the Boer point of view)

Botha, general Boer (colour litho)
728169 Botha, general Boer (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Botha, general Boer.); © Look and Learn

The English lion and the Boer bull (colour litho)
2819107 The English lion and the Boer bull (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The English lion and the Boer bull. Satire on the Boer War)

President Kruger of Transvaal arriving in Marseilles (litho)
2807871 President Kruger of Transvaal arriving in Marseilles (litho) by Nadar, (Gaspard Felix Tournachon) (1820-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Episode From The Battle Of Glencoe, In The Transvaal The Fall Of The English General Symons (Colour Litho)
2798238 An Episode From The Battle Of Glencoe, In The Transvaal The Fall Of The English General Symons (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Boer War: Baden Powell encouraging Mafeking to hold out
533162 Boer War: Baden Powell encouraging Mafeking to hold out. Lord Roberts promised to relieve them by 18 May. John Tenniel cartoon from Punch 9 May 1900

The United Universe Team (colour litho)
964632 The United Universe Team (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The United Universe Team. From Truth, 25 December 1899.); © Look and Learn

Boer General Christiaan de Wet eluding British forces in Orange Free State (colour litho)
3099197 Boer General Christiaan de Wet eluding British forces in Orange Free State (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info)

Paul Kruger, former President of Transvaal, on the balcony of the Hotel Scribe in Paris
3099195 Paul Kruger, former President of Transvaal, on the balcony of the Hotel Scribe in Paris, receiving the acclaim of the crowd (colour litho) by Meaulle

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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.