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Pilgrims Rest Collection

Step back in time at Pilgrims Rest, a scenic village nestled in the Transvaal Province of South Africa

Background imagePilgrims Rest Collection: In the Pilgrims Rest, the ancient Tudor looking hostelry outside the Battle Castle are 5

In the Pilgrims Rest, the ancient Tudor looking hostelry outside the Battle Castle are 5 children having their school meal. They and their school mates have their school meal there every day

Background imagePilgrims Rest Collection: Scene near Pilgrims Rest (b / w photo)

Scene near Pilgrims Rest (b / w photo)
5222121 Scene near Pilgrims Rest (b/w photo) by South African Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene near Pilgrims Rest)

Background imagePilgrims Rest Collection: The Transvaal, or South African Gold-Fields (engraving)

The Transvaal, or South African Gold-Fields (engraving)
1621175 The Transvaal, or South African Gold-Fields (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal, or South African Gold-Fields)

Background imagePilgrims Rest Collection: The Transvaal Territory, South Africa, Falls of the Mac Mac, above Pilgrims Rest (engraving)

The Transvaal Territory, South Africa, Falls of the Mac Mac, above Pilgrims Rest (engraving)
1106363 The Transvaal Territory, South Africa, Falls of the Mac Mac, above Pilgrims Rest (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Territory)

Background imagePilgrims Rest Collection: Sketches in the Transvaal, View near Pilgrims Rest, West of Blyde River (engraving)

Sketches in the Transvaal, View near Pilgrims Rest, West of Blyde River (engraving)
1106349 Sketches in the Transvaal, View near Pilgrims Rest, West of Blyde River (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in the Transvaal)

Background imagePilgrims Rest Collection: The Transvaal Province, South Africa (engraving)

The Transvaal Province, South Africa (engraving)
1106331 The Transvaal Province, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Province, South Africa)

Background imagePilgrims Rest Collection: The South African War, the Fighting near Machadodorp and Lydenburg (litho)

The South African War, the Fighting near Machadodorp and Lydenburg (litho)
1600266 The South African War, the Fighting near Machadodorp and Lydenburg (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The South African War)

Background imagePilgrims Rest Collection: Bedford MK43 9 Map

Bedford MK43 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bedford MK43 9

Background imagePilgrims Rest Collection: Pilgrims Rest

Pilgrims Rest, Drakensberg Mountains, South Africa



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Step back in time at Pilgrims Rest, a scenic village nestled in the Transvaal Province of South Africa. This quaint, Tudor-style hostelry outside Battle Castle transports visitors to an era of gold rushes and South African history. Once a bustling center of the gold fields, Pilgrims Rest now offers a tranquil escape. Explore the historic sites, including the falls of the Mac Mac, or take a stroll along the Blyde River. Don't miss the engravings and sketches that capture the beauty and history of this unique destination. Though the South African War may be a part of its past, Pilgrims Rest remains an unforgettable experience. (B/W photo: Scene near Pilgrims Rest, Transvaal, South Africa // Engravings: The Transvaal, or South African Gold-Fields, The Transvaal Territory, South Africa, Falls of the Mac Mac, above Pilgrims Rest, Sketches in the Transvaal, View near Pilgrims Rest, West of Blyde River // Map.