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Durban Collection (#3)

"Durban: Where Sun, Surf, and South African Culture Collide" Discover the vibrant city of Durban, located on the picturesque coastline of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa

Background imageDurban Collection: The Transvaal War, Troops for the Front (b / w photo)

The Transvaal War, Troops for the Front (b / w photo)
1592881 The Transvaal War, Troops for the Front (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, Troops for the Front)

Background imageDurban Collection: Ocean Beach, Durban (b / w photo)

Ocean Beach, Durban (b / w photo)
5225501 Ocean Beach, Durban (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ocean Beach, Durban)

Background imageDurban Collection: Ocean Beach, Durban (b / w photo)

Ocean Beach, Durban (b / w photo)
5225498 Ocean Beach, Durban (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ocean Beach, Durban)

Background imageDurban Collection: Entrance to Durban Harbour (b / w photo)

Entrance to Durban Harbour (b / w photo)
5225487 Entrance to Durban Harbour (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrance to Durban Harbour)

Background imageDurban Collection: Ocean Beach, showing Beach Hotel, Durban (b / w photo)

Ocean Beach, showing Beach Hotel, Durban (b / w photo)
5225486 Ocean Beach, showing Beach Hotel, Durban (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ocean Beach, showing Beach Hotel, Durban)

Background imageDurban Collection: Bay Esplanade, Durban (b / w photo)

Bay Esplanade, Durban (b / w photo)
5225485 Bay Esplanade, Durban (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bay Esplanade, Durban)

Background imageDurban Collection: General View of Beach, Durban (b / w photo)

General View of Beach, Durban (b / w photo)
5225480 General View of Beach, Durban (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General View of Beach, Durban)

Background imageDurban Collection: British sailor and soldier taking a ride in a rickshaw through the streets of Durban during a lull

British sailor and soldier taking a ride in a rickshaw through the streets of Durban during a lull in fighting in
3627066 British sailor and soldier taking a ride in a rickshaw through the streets of Durban during a lull in fighting in the Boer War (litho) by Paget

Background imageDurban Collection: From the Coast to the Front in South Africa (b / w photo)

From the Coast to the Front in South Africa (b / w photo)
1043256 From the Coast to the Front in South Africa (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: From the Coast to the Front in South Africa)

Background imageDurban Collection: An Armoured Train sent from Durban to the Front (litho)

An Armoured Train sent from Durban to the Front (litho)
1043220 An Armoured Train sent from Durban to the Front (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Armoured Train sent from Durban to the Front)

Background imageDurban Collection: To the Transvaal Gold-Fields via Natal, I (engraving)

To the Transvaal Gold-Fields via Natal, I (engraving)
1055349 To the Transvaal Gold-Fields via Natal, I (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: To the Transvaal Gold-Fields via Natal, I)

Background imageDurban Collection: The War in South Africa (litho)

The War in South Africa (litho)
1048545 The War in South Africa (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South Africa)

Background imageDurban Collection: The Late Prince Imperial, Sailors carrying the Princes Body on Board the Steam-Tug

The Late Prince Imperial, Sailors carrying the Princes Body on Board the Steam-Tug, at Durban (engraving)
1099961 The Late Prince Imperial, Sailors carrying the Princes Body on Board the Steam-Tug, at Durban (engraving) by Dadd

Background imageDurban Collection: Knysna Heads (b / w photo)

Knysna Heads (b / w photo)
3092460 Knysna Heads (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knysna Heads. Illustration for Picturesque South Africa (Dennis Edwards)

Background imageDurban Collection: En Route to Bulawayo (b / w photo)

En Route to Bulawayo (b / w photo)
3092347 En Route to Bulawayo (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: En Route to Bulawayo)

Background imageDurban Collection: The Point, Durban (b / w photo)

The Point, Durban (b / w photo)
5225494 The Point, Durban (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Point, Durban)

Background imageDurban Collection: West Street, Durban (b / w photo)

West Street, Durban (b / w photo)
5225483 West Street, Durban (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: West Street, Durban)

Background imageDurban Collection: Albert Park, Durban (b / w photo)

Albert Park, Durban (b / w photo)
5225499 Albert Park, Durban (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Albert Park, Durban)

Background imageDurban Collection: The Cave Rock, Durban (b / w photo)

The Cave Rock, Durban (b / w photo)
5225495 The Cave Rock, Durban (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cave Rock, Durban)

Background imageDurban Collection: Gardiner Street, Durban (b / w photo)

Gardiner Street, Durban (b / w photo)
5225478 Gardiner Street, Durban (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gardiner Street, Durban)

Background imageDurban Collection: Esplanade, from Yatch Club Jetty, Durban (b / w photo)

Esplanade, from Yatch Club Jetty, Durban (b / w photo)
5225477 Esplanade, from Yatch Club Jetty, Durban (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Esplanade, from Yatch Club Jetty, Durban)

Background imageDurban Collection: Dick King Memorial, Durban (b / w photo)

Dick King Memorial, Durban (b / w photo)
5225475 Dick King Memorial, Durban (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dick King Memorial, Durban)

Background imageDurban Collection: South Africa: Durban (b / w photo)

South Africa: Durban (b / w photo)
6019696 South Africa: Durban (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Durban. Illustration for Album of Photographic Views of South Africa (G W Wilson)

Background imageDurban Collection: Grenadier Guards in the Wood-Yard of the Magazine Barracks (engraving)

Grenadier Guards in the Wood-Yard of the Magazine Barracks (engraving)
1611097 Grenadier Guards in the Wood-Yard of the Magazine Barracks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDurban Collection: First Sale of Sugar in the Market-Square of D Urban, Port Natal (engraving)

First Sale of Sugar in the Market-Square of D Urban, Port Natal (engraving)
1608592 First Sale of Sugar in the Market-Square of D Urban, Port Natal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDurban Collection: The Transvaal War, Scenes in South Africa (b / w photo)

The Transvaal War, Scenes in South Africa (b / w photo)
1592775 The Transvaal War, Scenes in South Africa (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, Scenes in South Africa)

Background imageDurban Collection: Unveiling the Queens Statue at Durban on 19 April (b / w photo)

Unveiling the Queens Statue at Durban on 19 April (b / w photo)
1598850 Unveiling the Queens Statue at Durban on 19 April (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unveiling the Queens Statue at Durban on 19 April)

Background imageDurban Collection: The Equivalent of Six British Officers, Mr Marks, the Suspected Boer Agent

The Equivalent of Six British Officers, Mr Marks, the Suspected Boer Agent, interrogated by Captain Percy Scott
1599267 The Equivalent of Six British Officers, Mr Marks, the Suspected Boer Agent, interrogated by Captain Percy Scott, Commandant of Durban (litho) by Cleaver

Background imageDurban Collection: The Zulu War (engraving)

The Zulu War (engraving)
1058849 The Zulu War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageDurban Collection: The Sutherland and Argyllshire Regiment coming into Durban, Natal

The Sutherland and Argyllshire Regiment coming into Durban, Natal, a Friendly Shower of Pine Apples (engraving)
1061449 The Sutherland and Argyllshire Regiment coming into Durban, Natal, a Friendly Shower of Pine Apples (engraving) by English School

Background imageDurban Collection: The Zulu War, the 91st Regiment leaving Camp at Durban for the Front (engraving)

The Zulu War, the 91st Regiment leaving Camp at Durban for the Front (engraving)
1106635 The Zulu War, the 91st Regiment leaving Camp at Durban for the Front (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

Background imageDurban Collection: Making the Best of Things, Johannesburg Refugees at Durban (litho)

Making the Best of Things, Johannesburg Refugees at Durban (litho)
1043393 Making the Best of Things, Johannesburg Refugees at Durban (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Making the Best of Things, Johannesburg Refugees at Durban)

Background imageDurban Collection: The Transvaal Crisis, Parade of Volunteers at Durban (b / w photo)

The Transvaal Crisis, Parade of Volunteers at Durban (b / w photo)
1043136 The Transvaal Crisis, Parade of Volunteers at Durban (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Crisis)

Background imageDurban Collection: Mitchell Park Zoo, Durban, South Africa (colour photo)

Mitchell Park Zoo, Durban, South Africa (colour photo)
3093695 Mitchell Park Zoo, Durban, South Africa (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mitchell Park Zoo, Durban, South Africa)

Background imageDurban Collection: The Diamond Jubilee Statue of the Queen at Durban, the Unveiling Ceremony (litho)

The Diamond Jubilee Statue of the Queen at Durban, the Unveiling Ceremony (litho)
1051824 The Diamond Jubilee Statue of the Queen at Durban, the Unveiling Ceremony (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Diamond Jubilee Statue of the Queen at Durban)

Background imageDurban Collection: The Transvaal Crisis, British Troops for South African Service (b / w photo)

The Transvaal Crisis, British Troops for South African Service (b / w photo)
1592615 The Transvaal Crisis, British Troops for South African Service (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Crisis)

Background imageDurban Collection: Ladysmith Relieved, Rejoicings at Pietermaritzburg, Durban, and Cape Town (b / w photo)

Ladysmith Relieved, Rejoicings at Pietermaritzburg, Durban, and Cape Town (b / w photo)
1599487 Ladysmith Relieved, Rejoicings at Pietermaritzburg, Durban, and Cape Town (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladysmith Relieved)

Background imageDurban Collection: Diamond Jubilee Memorial Statue to the Queen at Durban (engraving)

Diamond Jubilee Memorial Statue to the Queen at Durban (engraving)
1598851 Diamond Jubilee Memorial Statue to the Queen at Durban (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diamond Jubilee Memorial Statue to the Queen at Durban)

Background imageDurban Collection: West-Street, in D Urban (engraving)

West-Street, in D Urban (engraving)
1601885 West-Street, in D Urban (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: West-Street, in D Urban. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 January 1855)

Background imageDurban Collection: Cultivation of Arrow-Root at D Urban, Port Natal (engraving)

Cultivation of Arrow-Root at D Urban, Port Natal (engraving)
1609433 Cultivation of Arrow-Root at D Urban, Port Natal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cultivation of Arrow-Root at D Urban, Port Natal)

Background imageDurban Collection: Esplanade, showing Marine Hotel, Durban (b / w photo)

Esplanade, showing Marine Hotel, Durban (b / w photo)
5225482 Esplanade, showing Marine Hotel, Durban (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Esplanade, showing Marine Hotel, Durban)

Background imageDurban Collection: Childrens Paddling Pond, Beach, Durban (b / w photo)

Childrens Paddling Pond, Beach, Durban (b / w photo)
5225481 Childrens Paddling Pond, Beach, Durban (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Childrens Paddling Pond, Beach, Durban)

Background imageDurban Collection: The Town Hall, Durban (b / w photo)

The Town Hall, Durban (b / w photo)
5225479 The Town Hall, Durban (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Town Hall, Durban)

Background imageDurban Collection: Post Office and Natal Bank, Durban (b / w photo)

Post Office and Natal Bank, Durban (b / w photo)
5225474 Post Office and Natal Bank, Durban (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Post Office and Natal Bank, Durban)

Background imageDurban Collection: Near Mitchell Park, Berea, Durban (b / w photo)

Near Mitchell Park, Berea, Durban (b / w photo)
5225497 Near Mitchell Park, Berea, Durban (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Near Mitchell Park, Berea, Durban)

Background imageDurban Collection: Town Gardens, showing Post Office, Durban (b / w photo)

Town Gardens, showing Post Office, Durban (b / w photo)
5225484 Town Gardens, showing Post Office, Durban (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Town Gardens, showing Post Office, Durban)

Background imageDurban Collection: The Duke and Duchess of Cornwalls Tour, the Entry into Durban (litho)

The Duke and Duchess of Cornwalls Tour, the Entry into Durban (litho)
1037348 The Duke and Duchess of Cornwalls Tour, the Entry into Durban (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duke and Duchess of Cornwalls Tour)

Background imageDurban Collection: The Rebellion in the Transvaal and Basuto-Land (engraving)

The Rebellion in the Transvaal and Basuto-Land (engraving)
1037606 The Rebellion in the Transvaal and Basuto-Land (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rebellion in the Transvaal and Basuto-Land)




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"Durban: Where Sun, Surf, and South African Culture Collide" Discover the vibrant city of Durban, located on the picturesque coastline of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. This poster advertising Durban showcases a destination that offers something for everyone. Known for its stunning beaches, Durban's golden mile stretches along the beachfront, inviting visitors to soak up the sun and enjoy the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Watch as skilled surfers ride the waves with grace and skill, showcasing their talents against a backdrop of breathtaking views. Venture into Port Natal and witness firsthand the bustling activity that takes place in this major seaport. The harbor is alive with ships coming and going, reflecting Durban's rich history as an important trading hub. Take a stroll along The Esplanade or West Street to experience Durban's cosmopolitan atmosphere. Here you'll find a blend of modern architecture alongside historical landmarks like Pietermaritzburg's House of Parliament - a testament to South Africa's fascinating past. For those seeking adventure beneath the surface, visit AQUARIUM – an underwater wonderland where marine life thrives. Explore colorful coral reefs teeming with exotic fish species or marvel at majestic sharks gliding through vast tanks. Indulge in retail therapy at The Workshop shopping center where you can browse through an array of shops offering everything from trendy fashion to traditional African souvenirs. Immerse yourself in local culture by purchasing unique handmade crafts that reflect centuries-old traditions. Durban truly encapsulates all that makes South Africa special – from its beautiful beaches to its diverse cultural heritage. So pack your bags and embark on an unforgettable journey filled with sunshine, surf breaks, and soul-stirring experiences in this captivating coastal city.