Siege Of Mafeking Collection

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, lst Viscount Baden-Powell, English soldier. Baden-Powell (1857-1941) became famous as the defender of Mafeking in the Boer War (1899-1902)

Mafeking £1 banknote
5306724 Mafeking £1 banknote; (add.info.: Mafeking £1 banknote. Lord Baden-Powell who commanded the forces at the siege of Mafeking)

Mafeking: Eloffs Desperate Attack on the Eve of the Relief, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Mafeking: Eloffs Desperate Attack on the Eve of the Relief, (1901). The town of Mafeking, (now called Mahikeng, in South Africa)

Mafeking night in London, 1900 (1906). Celebrations on the street for the relief of the British-held town in South Africa, besieged by the Boers for 217 days from October 1899 until May 1900

Mafeking Night in London. May 1900
3782931 Mafeking Night in London. May 1900; (add.info.: Mafeking Night in London. May 1900. Celebrating the Relief of Mafeking (the lifiting of the Siege of Mafeking)

Mafeking Night in London. May 1900
3783842 Mafeking Night in London. May 1900; (add.info.: Mafeking Night in London. May 1900. Celebrating the Relief of Mafeking (the lifiting of the Siege of Mafeking).); Lebrecht History

Major-General Barton, C. B. 1901. Creator: Debenham & Smith
Major-General Barton, C.B. 1901. Major General Sir Geoffrey Barton (1844- 1922) served the British Army from 1862 until 1904 commanded the 6th Brigade of the South Natal Field Force in the Relief of

Mafeking Relieved, 1900, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Mafeking Relieved, 1900, (1933). Patriotic crowds celebrate outside the London home of British colonel Robert Baden-Powell after his part in the relief of the British-held town in South Africa

The Siege of Mafeking (colour litho)
2819105 The Siege of Mafeking (colour litho) by Damblans, Eugene (1865-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of Mafeking. The Boers requesting the surrender of the town by the British)

Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, English soldier and founder of the Scout Movement (b / w photo)
6032496 Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell, English soldier and founder of the Scout Movement (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Siege of Mafeking, 1900 (gravure)
959906 Siege of Mafeking, 1900 (gravure) by Dupray, Henri-Louis (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Mafeking, 1900)

Celebration of the relief of Mafeking (b / w photo)
3621585 Celebration of the relief of Mafeking (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebration of the relief of Mafeking)

The Siege of Mafeking, a Truce on Sunday (litho)
1048412 The Siege of Mafeking, a Truce on Sunday (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of Mafeking, a Truce on Sunday)

The Light Side of the Siege of Mafeking, Racing after a Spent Shell (litho)
1048765 The Light Side of the Siege of Mafeking, Racing after a Spent Shell (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Light Side of the Siege of Mafeking)

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

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

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

Colonel Plumers Gallant Attempt to Relieve Mafeking from the North, 1900. Creator: Frank Dadd
Colonel Plumers Gallant Attempt to Relieve Mafeking from the North, 1900. The Siege of Mafeking lasted 217 days during the Second Boer War

Sleepless Mafeking - Hot Work in the Trenches, 1900. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II
Sleepless Mafeking - Hot Work in the Trenches, 1900. The Siege of Mafeking took place from 14th October 1899 to 16th May 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

The Market Square, Mafeking, 1900. Creator: Unknown
The Market Square, Mafeking, 1900. The Siege of Mafeking took place from October 1899 to May 1900 during the Second Boer War

Night Sortie from Mafeking, 1900. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II
Night Sortie from Mafeking, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Outpost and Entrenchment, Southern Fort, Mafeking, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Outpost and Entrenchment, Southern Fort, Mafeking, 1900. The Siege of Mafeking was a 217-day siege battle for the town of Mafeking (now called Mahikeng) in South Africa during the Second Boer War

Major-General Baden-Powell and the Principal Men Who Helped Him to Defend Mafeking, 1900. Under the command of Colonel Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941)

The Club which was struck by a 94lb Boer shell, siege of Mafeking, South Africa, 1901. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The Club which was struck by a 94lb Boer shell, siege of Mafeking, South Africa, 1901. Under the command of Colonel Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941)

Field Marshal Lord Roberts and Major General Baden-Powell, Pretoria, South Africa, 1901. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Field Marshal Lord Roberts and Major General Baden-Powell, Pretoria, South Africa, 1901. Roberts escorting Baden-Powell to his headquarters to be presented with honours for commanding Mafekings

Colonel Baden-Powell, Lieutenant-General in the British Army, 1902. Artist: Elliott & Fry
Colonel Baden-Powell, Lieutenant-General in the British Army, 1902. Baden-Powell (1857-1951) was stationed at Kandahar with the 13th Hussars after the final battle in Afghanistan

Robert Baden-Powell, English soldier, 1900. Baden-Powell (1857-1941) became famous as the defender of Mafeking in the Boer War (1899-1902)

Siege of Mafeking, South Africa, 1899-1900. Defending British troops making a night sortie. Under the command of Colonel Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941)

The Eleventh Hour, Siege of Mafeking, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. Artist: John Tenniel
The Eleventh Hour, Siege of Mafeking, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. Under the command of Colonel Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941)

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell (1857-1941), British soldier, 1900. Baden-Powell offering reassurance that relief is on the way to the besieged town of Mafeking

The Wolf that Never Sleeps, 1899-1900. Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941) at Mafeking, ever watchful, living up to his Matebele name Mpeesi ( The Wolf That Never Sleeps )

Mafeking 1900, Boer War
BAL10498 Mafeking 1900, Boer War by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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"The Siege of Mafeking: A Heroic Stand and Triumph of Resilience" In the annals of history, few events have captured the spirit of bravery and determination quite like the Siege of Mafeking. Led by the indomitable Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, this English soldier's unwavering leadership would become legendary. As depicted in "Mafeking: Eloffs Desperate Attack on the Eve of Relief, " a powerful artwork whose creator remains unknown, we witness the intensity and desperation that defined this historic siege. The image transports us to that fateful night in London during 1900 when emotions ran high as news from Mafeking arrived. Major-General Barton, C. B. , immortalized by Debenham & Smith in their creation, stands tall as a symbol of strength amidst adversity. His strategic brilliance played a pivotal role in withstanding enemy attacks during those trying times. Through vibrant color lithographs such as "The Siege of Mafeking, " we catch glimpses into the courage displayed by both soldiers and civilians alike, and is here that we see Robert Baden-Powell emerge not only as an English soldier but also as the visionary founder behind one of history's most influential movements – The Scout Movement. Gravures like "Siege of Mafeking" transport us back to those harrowing days when hope seemed scarce. Yet even amid darkness, there were moments worth celebrating – captured beautifully in photographs like "Celebration of the Relief at Mafeking. " These images remind us that unity and resilience can triumph over any challenge. A truce on Sunday was not just a temporary respite; it represented humanity's ability to find common ground even amidst conflict. Lithographs such as "The Siege Of Mafeking: A Truce On Sunday" serve as poignant reminders that compassion knows no boundaries. Yet amidst all seriousness, there were lighter moments too – depicted in lithographs like "The Light Side of the Siege of Mafeking.