Louis Creswicke Collection (#2)

Prinsloos Commando Retreating to the Brandwater Basin after the Fight at Retiefs Nek, 1901. Hendrik Frederik Prinsloo (1861-1900)

Major-General R. A. P. Clements, 1901. Creator: Elliott & Fry
Major-General R. A. P. Clements, 1901. Ralph Arthur Penrhyn Clements (1855- 1909) senior British Army officer appointed a brigade commander during the Second Boer War

Lieut. -Colonel The Earl of Airlie (12th Lancers), 1901. Creator: Bassano Ltd
Lieut.-Colonel The Earl of Airlie (12th Lancers), 1901. David Ogilvy, 11th Earl of Airlie (1856-1900) Scottish peer of the 12th Royal Lancers who took part in the Battle of Magersfontein

Australian Bushmen on the March, 1901. Creator: Allan Stewart
Australian Bushmen on the March, 1901. The Australian mounted Imperial Bushmen regiment was raised in Queensland colony for service during the Second Boer War

The Entry of Lord Roberts and Staff into Pretoria, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Entry of Lord Roberts and Staff into Pretoria, 1901. At 2:00 in the afternoon, Pretoria, capital of the South African Republic, surrendered to British General Lord Roberts

A Non-Combatant Hero - An Army Doctor at Work in the Firing Line, 1902. Creator: Unknown
A Non-Combatant Hero - An Army Doctor at Work in the Firing Line, 1902. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VII", by Louis Creswicke. [The Caxton Publishing Co. London, 1902]

Map of the Seat of War, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Map of the Seat of War, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VI", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

Scene in Pretoria Square, June 5: Waiting for the Entry of Lord Roberts and his Army, 1901. At 2:00 in the afternoon, Pretoria, capital of the South African Republic

General Bullers Advance: Pursuing the Boers After the Fight on Helpmakaar Heights, 1901. British artillery in pursuit of General Botha on Helpmekaar heights during the Second Boer War

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]

Charge of the Bushmen and New Zealanders on Boer Guns near Klerksdorp, March 24, 1901
Charge of the Bushmen and New Zealanders on the Boer Guns During the Attack on Babingtons Convoy near Klerksdorp, March 24, 1901, 1902

The City of London Imperial Volunteers at Doornkop on the 29th of May, 1901. Creator
The City of London Imperial Volunteers Supporting General Hamiltons Left Flank in the Action at Doornkop on the 29th of May, 1901

General Ian Hamilton Thanking the Gordons for their Attack at the Battle of Doornkop, 1901. The Gordon Highlanders suffered severe losses, in May 1900 in action at Doornkop

The Capture of De Wets Convoy at Reitz, June 6, 1901, 1902. Attack on Boer waggons by Colonel De Lisles Force.. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VII", by Louis Creswicke

Lord Roberts and His Army Crossing the Wall River, 1901. Creator: RM Paxton
Lord Roberts and His Army Crossing the Wall River, 1901. Lord Roberts crossed the Vaal River, a boundary between two Boer republics, to occupy the town of Vereeniging during the Second Boer War

Officers of the Seaforth Highlanders, 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co
Officers of the Seaforth Highlanders, 1901. The Seaforth Highlanders line infantry regiment of the British Army, travelled to South Africa in November 1899

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]

Defeat of a Night Attempt to Cross the Railway, 1902. Creator: Allan Stewart
Defeat of a Night Attempt to Cross the Railway, 1902. Searchlights, powered by mobile generators, were used to light up the railways against Boer attack at night

Lieut. -Colonel Plumer, 1901. Creator: Bassano Ltd
Lieut.-Colonel Plumer, 1901. Herbert Charles Onslow Plumer (1857-1932) senior British Army officer who led the mounted infantry at the Relief of Mafeking during the Second Boer War

The Great Advance: Royal Horse Artillery (Cavalry Division) Crossing the Vaal, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. V", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C

The Engagement at Vlakfontein: The Derbyshires Re-Taking their Guns, 1902. Creator: Unknown
The Engagement at Vlakfontein: The Derbyshires Re-Taking the Guns at the Point of the Bayonet, 1902. The Derbyshire Regiment recapture guns taken by Boers at high cost, 18 were killed and 70 wounded

General Baden-Powell, Lord Edward Cecil, and Other Officers, at the Entrance to their " Dug-Out". 1901. Lord Edward Cecil was in the town of Mafeking during siege by the Boers

Mafeking: The Wolf That Never Sleeps, 1901. Creator: William Hatherell
Mafeking: " The Wolf That Never Sleeps", 1901. Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941) British Army officer successfully defended the town during the Siege of Mafeking and was nicknamed Impeesa

Major-General Charles Knox, 1902. Creator: Elliott & Fry
Major-General Charles Knox, 1902. Charles Edmond Knox, (1846-1938) Anglo-Irish soldier of the British Army commanded the 13th Infantry Brigade during the Battle of Paardeberg in February 1900

Lieut. -Colonel Bryan T Mahon, D. S. O. 1901. Creator: Unknown
Lieut.-Colonel Bryan T Mahon, D.S.O. 1901. Bryan Thomas Mahon (1862-1930) Irish born general in the British Army who led South African volunteers from Kimberley to the Relief of Mafeking

The Surrender of Kroonstadt: Troops Marching Past Lord Roberts and Staff, 1901. Creator
The Surrender of Kroonstadt: Troops Marching Past Lord Roberts and Staff, 1901. Kroonstad - temporary capital of the Orange Free State - was surrendered to the British on the 11th May, 1900

Lieut. -General Sir Frederick Carrington, K. C. M. G. 1901. Creator: Elliot & Fry
Lieut.-General Sir Frederick Carrington, K.C.M.G. 1901. Sir Frederick Carrington (1844-1913) British soldier who left for South Africa in March 1900

A Night Attack: Defending a Train Derailed by the Boers, 1902. Creator: Frank Dadd
A Night Attack: Defending a Train Derailed by the Boers, 1902. Trains were derailed and the lines were often damaged fom October 1900 - May 1902. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Lord Roberts and His Staff Watching the Boers Retreat from Zand River; General French in Pursuit on the Extreme Left, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

West Surrey (Adjutant) and East Surrey (Sergeant-Major), 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co
West Surrey (Adjutant) and East Surrey (Sergeant-Major), 1901. The East and West Surrey line infantry regiments fought in South Africa from 1899 to 1904 including during the Second Boer War

Cecil J. Rhodes at Groote Schuur. A Memory. 1902. Creator: Unknown
Cecil J. Rhodes at Groote Schuur. A Memory. 1902. Cecil John Rhodes (1853 -1902) British businessman, mining magnate and politician in south Africa who served as Prime Minister of the Cape Colony

The Great Advance: Lord Robertss Column Crossing the Sand River Drift, 1901. Creator: Unknown
The Great Advance: Lord Robertss Column Crossing the Sand River Drift, 1901. British forces cross the Sand River advancing on Boer positions during the Second Boer War

Crossing the Komati River, 1902. Creator: Donald McCracken
Crossing the Komati River, 1902. On November 7, 1900 the banks of the Komati were the site of a battle between the British Empire and the Boers. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Major-General Ian Hamilton, 1901. Creator: Johnston & Hoffmann
Major-General Ian Hamilton, 1901. Ian Hamilton (1853-1947) Scottish British Army General, with an extensive Imperial military career

The Royal Marines, 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co
The Royal Marines, 1901. The Royal Marines, a light infantry unit of the Royal Navy were sent to attack Graspan in South Africa in 1899. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Northumberland Fusiliers (Corporal) and DurhamLight Infantry (Lance-Corporal), 1901
Northumberland Fusiliers (Corporal) and Durham Light Infantry (Lance-Corporal), 1901. The Northumberland Fusiliers received battle honours for the Battle of Modder River during the second Boer War

Scout - 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabineers), 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co
Scout - 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabineers), 1901. 6th Dragoon Guards cavalry regiment of the British Army was sent to South Africa in November 1899

Durban, Natal, 1901. Creator: Wilson
Durban, Natal, 1901. The Colony of Natal was a British colony annexed from the Boer Republic of Natalia on 4 May 1843. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Major-General Pole-Carew, 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co
Major-General Pole-Carew, 1901. Reginald Pole-Carew (1849-1924) British Army officer who served with Lord Roberts during the Second Boer War 1899-1902

Commander and Able-Seaman, R. N. 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co
Commander and Able-Seaman, R.N. 1901. The Royal Navy, the United Kingdoms naval warfare force landed guns from HM Ships Terrible and Powerful to help in the relief of the siege of Ladysmith

Lieut. -General Sir H. M. Leslie-Rundle, K. C. B. 1901. Creator: Russell & Sons
Lieut.-General Sir H. M. Leslie-Rundle, K.C.B. 1901. Leslie Rundle (1856-1934) British Army general during the Second Boer War commanding the 8th Division of the South African Field Force

Sergeant - 18th Hussars, 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co
Sergeant - 18th Hussars, 1901. 18th Royal Hussars, a cavalry regiment of the British Army was deployed to South Africa in 1899 for service in the Second Boer War

Lieutenant-General Tucker, C. B. 1901. Creator: Raja Deen Dajal
Lieutenant-General Tucker, C.B. 1901. Charles Tucker (1838-1935) British Army officer who commanded the garrison in the City of Pretoria

Mounted Infantry, 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co
Mounted Infantry, 1901. In the Second Boer War, the British raised large forces of mounted infantry who rode horses instead of marching. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Major-General Sir H. H. Settle, 1902. Creator: Elliott & Fry
Major-General Sir H. H. Settle, 1902. Settles Scouts were named after Colonel Sir H H Settle KCB DSO RE. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VII", by Louis Creswicke

Colonel Lord Chesham, Imperial Yeomanry, 1901. Creator: Russell & Sons
Colonel Lord Chesham, Imperial Yeomanry, 1901. Charles Cavendish (1850- 1907), commanded the 10th battalion of the Imperial Yeomanry in the Second Boer War

The Reddersburg Mishap: Men of the Irish Rifles and Mounted Infantry Delivering Up Their Arms, 1901. Troops led by General Christiaan de Wet attacked a convoy of 600 of the Royal Irish Rifles

Return of the City Imperial Volunteers: Arrival at St. Pauls Cathedral, 1901. Creators
Return of the City Imperial Volunteers: Arrival at St. Pauls Cathedral, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VI", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

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Louis Creswicke was a Household Cavalry-Captain in the 2nd Life Guards during the early 1900s. He witnessed and documented significant events during this time, capturing them in his General Map of British South Africa. One such event was the heroic sacrifice of Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill from the 24th Regiment, who died while trying to save the Queen's Colours. Creswicke also depicted The Cape Town Highlanders, showcasing their bravery and dedication to duty. Another remarkable moment he captured was Lord Methuen rallying his broken forces at Tweebosch in 1902, demonstrating leadership amidst adversity. The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars near Lydenberg on November 7th, 1900, is another scene immortalized by Creswicke. This intense battle showcases the courage and determination of these soldiers. In addition to documenting military actions, Creswicke also portrayed individuals like an Officer of the 16th Lancers with great attention to detail. He also depicted Major-General Hector A. Macdonald and General Sir Bindon Blood, both distinguished figures in British military history. Creswicke's work extended beyond battles; he captured moments like The Fight at Brakenlaagte where Boers charged fearlessly into combat against British forces. Delagoa Bay is another subject that caught his eye - a bustling port city filled with activity during this era. Lastly, Creswicke highlighted The Grenadier Guards through portraits of Colour-Sergeant & Sergeant-Major from this esteemed regiment. His depictions provide insight into their discipline and professionalism. Through his artistry and documentation skills, it has left behind a visual legacy that allows us to glimpse into an important period in history - one marked by heroism, sacrifice, camaraderie among soldiers on both sides of conflicts as well as the diverse landscapes and cities they encountered.