Modder River Collection

The Battle of Modder River - The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Crossing the Drift, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C

General Lord Methuen, with Colonel Douglas, Chief of his Staff, directing the Battle of Magersfontein (litho)
1599185 General Lord Methuen, with Colonel Douglas, Chief of his Staff, directing the Battle of Magersfontein (litho) by Begg

After the Surrender, a Pile of Boer Arms and Ammunition on the Modder River (litho)
1048609 After the Surrender, a Pile of Boer Arms and Ammunition on the Modder River (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Surrender)

A New Sport, Duck-Sticking in the Modder River (litho)
1048452 A New Sport, Duck-Sticking in the Modder River (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A New Sport, Duck-Sticking in the Modder River)

Cronjes Stronghold on the Modder River, surrendered on Majuba Day (litho)
1599442 Cronjes Stronghold on the Modder River, surrendered on Majuba Day (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Our War Portraits (b / w photo)
1599483 Our War Portraits (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our War Portraits. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 7 April 1900)

The Fortune of War (b / w photo)
1599435 The Fortune of War (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fortune of War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 March 1900)

The Fortune of War (b / w photo)
1599345 The Fortune of War (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fortune of War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 March 1900)

Killed at Spion Kop, Ladysmith, and Modder River (b / w photo)
1599250 Killed at Spion Kop, Ladysmith, and Modder River (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Killed at Spion Kop, Ladysmith, and Modder River)

Scenes at the Modder River and Rensburg (b / w photo)
1599353 Scenes at the Modder River and Rensburg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes at the Modder River and Rensburg)

Champagne Luncheon given by the Officer commanding at Modder River to General
1599858 Champagne Luncheon given by the Officer commanding at Modder River to General and Mrs Cronje before their Departure for Cape Town (litho) by Woodville

The Transvaal War, Scenes at the Front (litho)
1599169 The Transvaal War, Scenes at the Front (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, Scenes at the Front)

The War in the Transvaal (engraving)
1599166 The War in the Transvaal (engraving) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Transvaal)

Majuba Day, Cronje surrenders to Lord Roberts on the Anniversary of Majuba, at the Camp of Paardeberg
1599860 Majuba Day, Cronje surrenders to Lord Roberts on the Anniversary of Majuba, at the Camp of Paardeberg, Modder River (litho) by Woodville

Cape Garrison Artillery making it hot for the Boers across Modder River, South Africa
495454 Cape Garrison Artillery making it hot for the Boers across Modder River, South Africa, 1899 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

An Anglers Story from the Front, a Fishing Expedition on the Modder River (engraving)
1048432 An Anglers Story from the Front, a Fishing Expedition on the Modder River (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Anglers Story from the Front)

The War, Hospital Work at Wynberg (b / w photo)
1600639 The War, Hospital Work at Wynberg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, Hospital Work at Wynberg)

Lord Methuen, the Captured General and Notable Incidents in his Career (litho)
1629444 Lord Methuen, the Captured General and Notable Incidents in his Career (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Methuen)

The War in South Africa (litho)
1048753 The War in South Africa (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South Africa)

How we nearly lost our Christmas Dinner on the Modder River (engraving)
1048748 How we nearly lost our Christmas Dinner on the Modder River (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Dash for Liberty foiled, heading off General Cronje at the Modder River on 17 February (litho)
1048650 A Dash for Liberty foiled, heading off General Cronje at the Modder River on 17 February (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dash for Liberty foiled)

A Blow for a Fallen Friend, a Scene on the Modder River (litho)
1048395 A Blow for a Fallen Friend, a Scene on the Modder River (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Blow for a Fallen Friend)

The War in South Africa (engraving)
1599417 The War in South Africa (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South Africa)

With the Troops on the Modder River (b / w photo)
1599292 With the Troops on the Modder River (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Troops on the Modder River)

Invalids at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley (b / w photo)
1599523 Invalids at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invalids at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley)

Outposts of Seaforth Highlanders bivouacking during the Day at Modder River (litho)
1599238 Outposts of Seaforth Highlanders bivouacking during the Day at Modder River (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cronjes Stronghold on the Modder River, 1900. Creator: HC Seppings Wright
Cronjes Stronghold on the Modder River, 1900. Piet Cronjes Boer army and British forces in entrenched opposition on the Modder River. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Fighting Mac and the Highland Brigade in Action at Koodoesberg, 1900
" Fighting Mac" and the Highland Brigade in Action at Koodoesberg, 1900. General MacDonald took a position at Koodoesberg drift on the Modder River

The Modder River, 1900. Creator: R. C Briggs
The Modder River, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

The Surrender of General Cronje to Lord Roberts at Paardeberg... 27 February 1900, (1901)
The Surrender of General Cronje to Lord Roberts at Paardeberg - A Despatch Arrives from the Laager, 27 February 1900, (1901)

Paardeberg: The Assault on Cronjes Position, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Paardeberg: The Assault on Cronjes Position, (1901). The Boer general Piet Cronje surrendered to Lord Roberts, the British commander-in-chief in South Africa, after the Battle of Paardeberg in 1899

Lord Methuens Line of Advance to the Modder River, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

Putting a shell into a siege train gun at the Modder River, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Putting a shell into a siege train gun at the Modder River, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. Stereoscopic card. Detail

British artillery in action, South Africa, 2nd Boer War, 6 February 1900. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
British artillery in action, South Africa, 2nd Boer War, 6 February 1900. The famous Garrison Artillery saving the Modder River Bridge. Stereoscopic card. Detail

On the Fighting Line with the Queens Finest, Modder River, South Africa, Boer War, 1899-1902. Stereoscopic card detail

Pontoon bridge across the Modder River, Boer War, South Africa, 1900. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Pontoon bridge across the Modder River, Boer War, South Africa, 1900. The bridge was built by the Royal Engineers in just two hours. Stereoscopic card

Fording the Modder River, Boer War, South Africa, 15th February 1901. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Fording the Modder River, Boer War, South Africa, 15th February 1901. Supplies being brought across after the crossing was forced by Major-General John Frenchs 1st Cavalry Brigade. Stereoscopic card

On the fighting line with the Queens bravest, Modder River, South Africa, 1900. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
On the fighting line with the Queens bravest, Modder River, South Africa, 1900. British infantry during the Boer War. Stereoscopic card

The 38th Battery at the Modder before taking part in Roberts advance, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. Stereoscopic card

Bridge over the Modder River, South Africa, 21st February 1900. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Bridge over the Modder River, South Africa, 21st February 1900. Hurriedly repairing the bridge to pass a train with supplies into Kimberley during the Boer War. Stereoscopic card

Australian Mounted Rifles after a skirmish at the Modder River, South Africa, 12th January 1900. Stereoscopic card

Cape Garrison artillery making it hot for the Boers across the Modder River, South Africa, 1900. Stereoscopic card

The Battle of Paardeberg, South Africa, Second Anglo-Boer War, February 1900. Artist: Richard Knotel
The Battle of Paardeberg, South Africa, Second Anglo-Boer War, February 1900

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"Remembering the Historic Battle of Modder River: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to 1900, as The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders bravely crossed the drift during The Battle of Modder River. Led by General Lord Methuen, with Colonel Douglas by his side, this battle was a pivotal moment in history. After the surrender, a remarkable sight greeted all - a towering pile of Boer arms and ammunition on the banks of Modder River. This litho captured not only the aftermath but also symbolized victory over adversity. But life wasn't just about war; it had its lighter moments too. Experience a unique sport known as duck-sticking in the Modder River through another captivating litho. It showcases how people found joy amidst chaos. Cronje's stronghold on Modder River surrendered on Majuba Day, marking an important turning point in this conflict. This litho immortalizes that historic event forever. War takes its toll, and our hearts ache for those lost at Spion Kop, Ladysmith, and Modder River. These black-and-white photographs serve as poignant reminders of their sacrifice. Scenes at Modder River and Rensburg come alive through striking black-and-white photos. They transport us to witness soldiers' struggles and resilience firsthand. In contrast to battles fought, there were moments of camaraderie too. A champagne luncheon hosted by an officer commanding at Modder River honored General and Mrs Cronje before their departure for Cape Town – capturing unity amidst turmoil. The Transvaal War left indelible marks on history's canvas – scenes at the front depicted through powerful lithos remind us of both triumphs and tribulations faced during those tumultuous times. As we reflect upon these glimpses into history from The Fortune of War series – be it lithos or photographs – let us remember those who shaped our world along the banks of the Modder River.