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"Johannesburg: A City of Contrasts and Rich History" Discover the vibrant heart of South Africa in Hillbrow, Johannesburg

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: The Transvaal Crisis (litho)

The Transvaal Crisis (litho)
1041913 The Transvaal Crisis (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Crisis)

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: From Cape Town to Johannesburg, the First Sight of the Randt (engraving)

From Cape Town to Johannesburg, the First Sight of the Randt (engraving)
1041860 From Cape Town to Johannesburg, the First Sight of the Randt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Cape Town to Johannesburg)

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: The Crisis in the Transvaal, a Street Scene in Johannesburg (litho)

The Crisis in the Transvaal, a Street Scene in Johannesburg (litho)
1043474 The Crisis in the Transvaal, a Street Scene in Johannesburg (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in the Transvaal)

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: Off to the War, a Boer Commando leaving Johannesburg for the Front (litho)

Off to the War, a Boer Commando leaving Johannesburg for the Front (litho)
1043247 Off to the War, a Boer Commando leaving Johannesburg for the Front (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Off to the War)

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: The last stand of the Johannesburg police at Bergendal, illustration from

The last stand of the Johannesburg police at Bergendal, illustration from
3037455 The last stand of the Johannesburg police at Bergendal, illustration from After Pretoria: The Guerilla War, 1902 (litho) by Soper

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: Stope in Mine, Johannesburg (b / w photo)

Stope in Mine, Johannesburg (b / w photo)
3092476 Stope in Mine, Johannesburg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stope in Mine, Johannesburg)

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: Between the Chains, Johannesburg (b / w photo)

Between the Chains, Johannesburg (b / w photo)
3092473 Between the Chains, Johannesburg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Between the Chains, Johannesburg)

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: Commissioner Street, Johannesburg (b / w photo)

Commissioner Street, Johannesburg (b / w photo)
3092470 Commissioner Street, Johannesburg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commissioner Street, Johannesburg)

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: Interior of Railway Station, Johannesburg (b / w photo)

Interior of Railway Station, Johannesburg (b / w photo)
3092340 Interior of Railway Station, Johannesburg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of Railway Station, Johannesburg)

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: The Transvaal Crisis, the Effect of the War Scare on Johannesburg (b / w photo)

The Transvaal Crisis, the Effect of the War Scare on Johannesburg (b / w photo)
1043137 The Transvaal Crisis, the Effect of the War Scare on Johannesburg (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Crisis)

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: The Transvaal Crisis, the Effect of the War Scare on Johannesburg (b / w photo)

The Transvaal Crisis, the Effect of the War Scare on Johannesburg (b / w photo)
1043135 The Transvaal Crisis, the Effect of the War Scare on Johannesburg (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Crisis)

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: The Crisis in the Transvaal, a Daily Scene at the Park Railway Station, Johannesburg (litho)

The Crisis in the Transvaal, a Daily Scene at the Park Railway Station, Johannesburg (litho)
1042786 The Crisis in the Transvaal, a Daily Scene at the Park Railway Station, Johannesburg (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in the Transvaal)

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: The Opening up of South Africa, the First Railway in the Transvaal (litho)

The Opening up of South Africa, the First Railway in the Transvaal (litho)
1047710 The Opening up of South Africa, the First Railway in the Transvaal (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Opening up of South Africa)

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: The Making of a City, the Morning Market, Johannesburg, South Africa (b / w photo)

The Making of a City, the Morning Market, Johannesburg, South Africa (b / w photo)
1100139 The Making of a City, the Morning Market, Johannesburg, South Africa (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Making of a City)

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: Serious Lion

Serious Lion
Mike Centioli

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: South Africa

South Africa
Formula One journo Will Buxton (GBR) realises that you shouldn t feed the animals. Johannesburg, South Africa, 6 August 2004. Digital Image

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: Minardi F1x2 Grand Prix

Minardi F1x2 Grand Prix
The Minardi F1x2s are being prepared for the weekends race. Minardi F1x2 Grand Prix, Kyalami, Johannesburg, South Africa, 5 August 2004. Digital Image

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: The Market Square and Henwoods Arcade - Johannesburg, South Africa. Date: 1905

The Market Square and Henwoods Arcade - Johannesburg, South Africa. Date: 1905

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: Building the Carlton Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa

Building the Carlton Hotel, Johannesburg, South Africa
Date: 1904

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20100255

EyeUbiquitous_20100255
South Africa, Guateng, Johannesburg, Aerial view over the city

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: Hauling Down the Transvaal Flag at Johannesburg, 1901. Creator: Lionel James

Hauling Down the Transvaal Flag at Johannesburg, 1901. Creator: Lionel James
Hauling Down the Transvaal Flag at Johannesburg, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. V", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: Market Square, Johannesburg, Transvaal Colony, 1901. Creator: GW Wilson and Company

Market Square, Johannesburg, Transvaal Colony, 1901. Creator: GW Wilson and Company
Market Square, Johannesburg, Transvaal Colony, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VI", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: Johannesburg from the North, 1900. Creator: George Washington Wilson

Johannesburg from the North, 1900. Creator: George Washington Wilson
Johannesburg from the North, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: Sergeant-Major-Imperial Light Horse, 1900. Creator: Unknown

Sergeant-Major-Imperial Light Horse, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Sergeant-Major-Imperial Light Horse, 1900. The Imperial Light Horse was raised by the British in Johannesburg on 21 September 1899 for service in the Second Boer War

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: British colonial forces at Johannesburg, South Africa, First World War, 1914, (c1920)

British colonial forces at Johannesburg, South Africa, First World War, 1914, (c1920). The Call to Arms in South Africa: Johannesburg volunteers leaving for the Front

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: Lord Roberts at the Orange Grove Inn: A Characteristic Incident, (1901)

Lord Roberts at the Orange Grove Inn: A Characteristic Incident, (1901)
Lord Roberts at the " Orange Grove" Inn: A Characteristic Incident, (1901). British soldier Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832-1914) fought the Boers in South Africa, 1899-1900

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: The Capture of Johannesburg: The Guards Attack at Germiston, (1901). Creator: Unknown

The Capture of Johannesburg: The Guards Attack at Germiston, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Capture of Johannesburg: The Guards Attack at Germiston, (1901). British forces under Frederick Sleigh Roberts captured Johannesburg in the South African Republic, (now part of South Africa)

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: Map Showing the Lines of Advance from Bloemfontein to Pretoria, 1901. Creator: Unknown

Map Showing the Lines of Advance from Bloemfontein to Pretoria, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Map Showing the Lines of Advance from Bloemfontein to Pretoria, 1901. Positions and lines of advance of British forces c1900

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: Market Square, Johannesburg, 1901. Creator: Unknown

Market Square, Johannesburg, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Market Square, Johannesburg, 1901. View of market stalls and cattle in Johannesburg in the South African Republic, (now part of South Africa). From " The Life and Deeds of Earl Roberts, Vol. IV

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: Flowers surrounding a tree, Johannesburg, South Africa

Flowers surrounding a tree, Johannesburg, South Africa

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: The Market Square, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1895. Creator: William Laws Caney

The Market Square, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1895. Creator: William Laws Caney
The Market Square, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1895. Ox carts in the square. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: Stock Exchange, Johannesburg, c1900. Creator: Unknown

Stock Exchange, Johannesburg, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Stock Exchange, Johannesburg, c1900. From " South Africa in Peace and War" edited by C. Lang Neil. [Miles & Miles, London]

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: Commissioner Street, Johannesburg, c1900. Creator: Unknown

Commissioner Street, Johannesburg, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Commissioner Street, Johannesburg, c1900. From " South Africa in Peace and War" edited by C. Lang Neil. [Miles & Miles, London]

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: Boer Commando passing through Johannesburg (Second Transvaal War), c1900. Creator: Unknown

Boer Commando passing through Johannesburg (Second Transvaal War), c1900. Creator: Unknown
Boer Commando passing through Johannesburg (Second Transvaal War), c1900. From " South Africa in Peace and War" edited by C. Lang Neil. [Miles & Miles, London]

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: beauty in nature, color image, dirt road, johannesburg, landscape, no people, outdoors

beauty in nature, color image, dirt road, johannesburg, landscape, no people, outdoors
beauty in nature, color image, dirt road, johannesburg, landscape, no, Gallo Landscapes, 137926177

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: beauty in nature, cloud, color image, hill, horizontal, johannesburg, lake, landscape

beauty in nature, cloud, color image, hill, horizontal, johannesburg, lake, landscape
beauty in nature, cloud, color image, hill, horizontal, johannesburg, , Gallo Landscapes, 137926175

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: Main Ford - Fordsburg, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown

Main Ford - Fordsburg, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Main Ford - Fordsburg, early 20th century. Thoroughfare in the town of Fordsburg, now a suburb of Johannesburg in South Africa. On the left is a chemist, with a beer hall on the right

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: A Gold Mine, Johannesburg, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown

A Gold Mine, Johannesburg, early 20th century. Creator: Unknown
A Gold Mine, Johannesburg, early 20th century. Smoking chimneys of a factory in the gold mining area of South Africa. [G. B. & Co. Cape Town]

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: In the Transvaal, 1900

In the Transvaal, 1900
In the Transvaal - The Cheshires returning to the Fort after Divine Service at St. Mary s, Johannesburg, 1900. From Black & White Budget, Vol. III. [The Black and White Publishing Company, J P

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: Rissik Street, Johannesburg, c1908

Rissik Street, Johannesburg, c1908

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: Market buildings, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa, c1904. Artist: Sallo Epstein & Co

Market buildings, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa, c1904. Artist: Sallo Epstein & Co
Market buildings, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa, c1904. Postcard posted in 1904

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: British heliographing from the Johannesburg Fort the news of the occupation, Boer war, 1900

British heliographing from the Johannesburg Fort the news of the occupation, Boer war, 1900. Johannesburg was captured by the British on 31st May 1900

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: Inspection of the Cheshire Regiment in the fort at Johannesburg, Boer War, South Africa, 1901

Inspection of the Cheshire Regiment in the fort at Johannesburg, Boer War, South Africa, 1901. Stereoscopic card

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: The Wanderers Cricket Ground, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1912

The Wanderers Cricket Ground, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: The Simmer and Jack Proprietary Gold Mines - South Africa

The Simmer and Jack Proprietary Gold Mines - South Africa
The Simmer and Jack Proprietary Gold Mines - east of Johannesburg, South Africa. The company which was founded in 1887 by the German August Simmer and Scotsman John Jack

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: Orange Grove, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa

Orange Grove, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa
Orange Grove, a suburb of Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa. Date: circa 1910

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: Langham Hotel, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa

Langham Hotel, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa
Luthjes Langham Hotel, Kerk Street, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa. Date: circa 1908

Background imageJohannesburg Collection: South Africa - Eloff & President Streets, Johannesburg

South Africa - Eloff & President Streets, Johannesburg
Eloff & President Streets, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Showing Phitwell Brod. Outfitters Date: 1900s




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"Johannesburg: A City of Contrasts and Rich History" Discover the vibrant heart of South Africa in Hillbrow, Johannesburg. As the sun sets, witness a breathtaking view of the iconic City Council Building and Hillbrow Tower (JG Strijdom Tower), standing tall as symbols of this bustling metropolis. Step into history with a vintage poster advertising Johannesburg, showcasing its transformation from colonialism to a thriving political hub. This city has witnessed the winds of change that shaped South Africa's destiny. Marvel at the stunning skyline at sunset, where Johannesburg stands proudly as an emblematic African city. Its towering buildings reflect both progress and resilience, encapsulating the spirit of Gauteng province. Transport yourself back in time with Armstrong Whitworth AW15 Atalanta G-ABTI - a relic reminding us of Johannesburg's aviation heritage. From past to present, this city continues to soar towards new horizons. Explore beyond Hillbrow; discover Potchefstroom through an enticing poster advertisement. Uncover more gems within South Africa's diverse landscapes and immerse yourself in its rich culture. From dog shows to scout troops, Johannesburg embraces community spirit. The Country Club at Johannesburg serves as a testament to leisurely pursuits enjoyed by locals seeking relaxation amidst urban life. Join P. C Haviland on his journey with Bellevue Scout Troop in Johannesburg - fostering camaraderie while instilling values that shape future leaders. Intriguingly complex yet undeniably captivating – experience Johannesurg's allure firsthand and uncover its hidden treasures that make it truly one-of-a-kind.