Ladysmith Collection (#3)

The Siege of Ladysmith, Plucky Commissariat Officers (litho)
1599372 The Siege of Ladysmith, Plucky Commissariat Officers (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of Ladysmith, Plucky Commissariat Officers)

General Schalk Burgers Laager North of Ladysmith (litho)
1599261 General Schalk Burgers Laager North of Ladysmith (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Schalk Burgers Laager North of Ladysmith)

The War, the Siege of Ladysmith (litho)
1599206 The War, the Siege of Ladysmith (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, the Siege of Ladysmith)

The War, the Siege of Ladysmith (litho)
1599205 The War, the Siege of Ladysmith (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, the Siege of Ladysmith)

The Transvaal War, Casualties at the Front (b / w photo)
1599111 The Transvaal War, Casualties at the Front (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, Casualties at the Front)

A Welcome Messenger, how the First News was brought from Ladysmith (litho)
1043401 A Welcome Messenger, how the First News was brought from Ladysmith (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Welcome Messenger)

The War (litho)
1043361 The War (litho) by Spence, Percy F.S. (1868-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War. Illustration for The Graphic)

The 1st Battalion of the Leicestershire Regiment on Parade at Ladysmith (b / w photo)
1043283 The 1st Battalion of the Leicestershire Regiment on Parade at Ladysmith (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Happy Hunting-Ground for the Kaffirs, at the Officers Mess, Hyde Farm, Ladysmith (litho)
1039767 A Happy Hunting-Ground for the Kaffirs, at the Officers Mess, Hyde Farm, Ladysmith (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Blindfolded", carrying a Message from Sir George White to the Enemy oustside Ladysmith (litho)
1048767 " Blindfolded", carrying a Message from Sir George White to the Enemy oustside Ladysmith (litho) by Small

The Gallant Defender of Ladysmith and his Staff leaving Headquarters for a Tour of Inspection (litho)
1048698 The Gallant Defender of Ladysmith and his Staff leaving Headquarters for a Tour of Inspection (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Second Attack on Ladysmith, bringing in the Wounded by Searchlight (litho)
1048576 The Second Attack on Ladysmith, bringing in the Wounded by Searchlight (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Second Attack on Ladysmith)

Return of the Naval Defenders of Ladysmith, HMS "Powerful"arriving at Portsmouth (litho)
1048429 Return of the Naval Defenders of Ladysmith, HMS " Powerful" arriving at Portsmouth (litho) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir George White bidding Farewell to his Old Regiment on leaving Ladysmith (litho)
1048424 Sir George White bidding Farewell to his Old Regiment on leaving Ladysmith (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Transvaal War, Scenes at the Front (litho)
1592940 The Transvaal War, Scenes at the Front (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, Scenes at the Front)

The Transvaal War (engraving)
1592884 The Transvaal War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 11 November 1899)

The Transvaal War, Scenes at the Front (engraving)
1593010 The Transvaal War, Scenes at the Front (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, Scenes at the Front)

The Naval Brigade at the Battle before Ladysmith, 30 October, the 4. 7 Gun, mounted on Captain Scotts Carriage
1592988 The Naval Brigade at the Battle before Ladysmith, 30 October, the 4.7 Gun, mounted on Captain Scotts Carriage, in Action (litho) by Wright

One of Our Military Balloons at Ladysmith (b / w photo)
1592946 One of Our Military Balloons at Ladysmith (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of Our Military Balloons at Ladysmith)

The Market House, Ladysmith (b / w photo)
1592838 The Market House, Ladysmith (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Market House, Ladysmith)

The War in South Africa (b / w photo)
1599512 The War in South Africa (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South Africa)

Colonial Brothers in Arms (engraving)
1599510 Colonial Brothers in Arms (engraving) by Rowlandson, George Derville (1861-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonial Brothers in Arms)

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)

The Siege of Ladysmith (litho)
1599465 The Siege of Ladysmith (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of Ladysmith)

The Siege of Ladysmith (litho)
1599463 The Siege of Ladysmith (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of Ladysmith, issuing Rations to Citizens)

With Buller to Ladysmith, Scenes on the Tugela (b / w photo)
1599431 With Buller to Ladysmith, Scenes on the Tugela (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Buller to Ladysmith, Scenes on the Tugela)

The Operations in Natal, the Action of 10 April at Sundays River (litho)
1599654 The Operations in Natal, the Action of 10 April at Sundays River (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Operations in Natal)

Captain the Honourable Hedworth Lambton, who commanded the Naval Brigade at Ladysmith (b / w photo)
1599642 Captain the Honourable Hedworth Lambton, who commanded the Naval Brigade at Ladysmith (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Souvenirs of the Siege of Ladysmith (b / w photo)
1599488 Souvenirs of the Siege of Ladysmith (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Souvenirs of the Siege of Ladysmith)

The Siege of Ladysmith (litho)
1599368 The Siege of Ladysmith (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of Ladysmith, an Anxious Watch)

Winning the VC, Lieutenant Norwood (5th Dragoon Guards) rescuing a Wounded Trooper under Fire at Ladysmith (litho)
1599969 Winning the VC, Lieutenant Norwood (5th Dragoon Guards) rescuing a Wounded Trooper under Fire at Ladysmith (litho) by Prior

Melton Priors Sketch (Facsimile) of the Bombardment of Ladysmith, taken from Maidens Post
1599882 Melton Priors Sketch (Facsimile) of the Bombardment of Ladysmith, taken from Maidens Post (between Wagon Hill and Caesars Camp) (litho) by Prior

The War in the Transvaal (b / w photo)
1599873 The War in the Transvaal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Transvaal)

Unwelcome Attention from the Enemy, Gunners crossing the Klip River under Shell Fire (litho)
1048680 Unwelcome Attention from the Enemy, Gunners crossing the Klip River under Shell Fire (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Great Attack on Ladysmith, the Final Repulse of the Boers on Wagon Hill (litho)
1048660 The Great Attack on Ladysmith, the Final Repulse of the Boers on Wagon Hill (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Attack on Ladysmith)

The First Man to Arrive from Ladysmith, a Scene in Maritzburg (litho)
1048411 The First Man to Arrive from Ladysmith, a Scene in Maritzburg (litho) by Shepperson, Claude (1867-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Man to Arrive from Ladysmith)

The Relief of Ladysmith (litho)
1048353 The Relief of Ladysmith (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Relief of Ladysmith)

The News of the Relief of Ladysmith, the Demonstration in Front of the Mansion House (b / w photo)
1048349 The News of the Relief of Ladysmith, the Demonstration in Front of the Mansion House (b/w photo) by English photographer

A Shell among the Washerwomen, A Memory of Ladysmith (litho)
1039739 A Shell among the Washerwomen, A Memory of Ladysmith (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Shell among the Washerwomen, A Memory of Ladysmith)

Wiltshire SP4 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wiltshire SP4 6

Map Illustrating General Bullers Campaign in Natal - May-June 1900, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Map Illustrating General Bullers Campaign in Natal - May-June 1900, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VI", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

In Beleaguered Ladysmith - Watching for Buller from Observation Hill, 1900. Creator
In Beleaguered Ladysmith - Watching for Buller from Observation Hill, 1900. British surveillance from Observation hill in Spoin kop during the Second Boer War

Balloon Map Illustrating the Battle of Pieters and Relief of Ladysmith, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Balloon Map Illustrating the Battle of Pieters and Relief of Ladysmith, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. IV", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

The Relief of Ladysmith - The Last Rush at Hlangwane Hill, 1900. Creator: Rene Bull
The Relief of Ladysmith - The Last Rush at Hlangwane Hill, 1900. The Boers, under heavy bombardment abandoned Hlangwane and withdrew north of the Tugela

Plan of Ladysmith and Chronicle of Events, 1900. Creators: Unknown, William T Maud
Plan of Ladysmith and Chronicle of Events, 1900. The Siege of Ladysmith in the Second Boer War, took place between 2 November 1899 and 28 February 1900 From " South Africa and the Transvaal War

Bird s-Eye View of the Country Covered by General Bullers Operations for the Relief of Ladysmith, 1900. When the Second Boer War broke out on 11 October 1899, the Boers laid siege to Ladysmith

Map of Ladysmith and Surrounding Heights, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Map of Ladysmith and Surrounding Heights, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

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

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"Ladysmith: A Historic Town in South Africa's Natal Province" Nestled in the heart of Natal Province, a town steeped in history and rich with captivating landmarks. One such landmark is the Railway Station near Ladysmith, which served as a vital transportation hub during significant events that unfolded here. Wagon Hill cemetery stands as a solemn testament to the sacrifices made during times of conflict. It serves as a poignant reminder of the Siege of Ladysmith, where brave soldiers fought valiantly for their homeland. The Wagon Hill memorial pays tribute to these heroes, immortalizing their bravery and resilience. Kruger, Joubert, and Cronje are names synonymous with South African history. Their strategic prowess can be traced on an intriguing map displayed alongside their portraits – an homage to their role in shaping this region's destiny. Amidst turmoil and hardship, stories of hope emerged from Ladysmith. The Relief brought joy to its inhabitants who celebrated outside the Mansion House upon hearing this good news. Patriotism ran deep within them as they expressed it through sketches showcased along Strand Street. Even across oceans, Ladysmith left its mark on London when Naval Brigade HMS "Powerful" paraded through Horse Guards Parade with a 12-Pounder cannon from Ladysmith - passing even royalty itself - Princess of Wales. The Hospital Train leaving for Pietermaritzburg depicted unity amidst adversity; it symbolized compassion towards those wounded or ill during challenging times. Meanwhile, daring sorties were conducted using armored trains showcasing unwavering determination against all odds. Ladysmith holds tales that intertwine courage and sacrifice while highlighting humanity's resilience throughout history. As you explore this remarkable town today, let each monument stand as a reminder of our shared past and inspire us towards building a brighter future together.