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South Africa Collection (#96)

South Africa, a land of diverse beauty and rich history, is located in the southernmost part of the African continent

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The Transvaal War (engraving)

The Transvaal War (engraving)
1590317 The Transvaal War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 2 April 1881)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: General Sir Arthur Cunynghame, KCB, lately commanding the Forces in South Africa (engraving)

General Sir Arthur Cunynghame, KCB, lately commanding the Forces in South Africa (engraving)
1589961 General Sir Arthur Cunynghame, KCB, lately commanding the Forces in South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Sir Arthur Cunynghame)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The Foreign Attaches quartered in the Railway Station at Smaldeel (litho)

The Foreign Attaches quartered in the Railway Station at Smaldeel (litho)
1599728 The Foreign Attaches quartered in the Railway Station at Smaldeel (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The Boer as Mason and Medical Man (b / w photo)

The Boer as Mason and Medical Man (b / w photo)
1599723 The Boer as Mason and Medical Man (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boer as Mason and Medical Man)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Looting a Broken-down Boer Wagon containing Household Goods (litho)

Looting a Broken-down Boer Wagon containing Household Goods (litho)
1599683 Looting a Broken-down Boer Wagon containing Household Goods (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: B Division of Lumsdens Horse, serving with Colonel Ian Hamilton (b / w photo)

B Division of Lumsdens Horse, serving with Colonel Ian Hamilton (b / w photo)
1599657 B Division of Lumsdens Horse, serving with Colonel Ian Hamilton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: B Division of Lumsdens Horse)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The Boer Ambuscade at Koorn Spruit, View of the Battlefield the Day after the Engagement (litho)

The Boer Ambuscade at Koorn Spruit, View of the Battlefield the Day after the Engagement (litho)
1599595 The Boer Ambuscade at Koorn Spruit, View of the Battlefield the Day after the Engagement (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: With a Great Army (litho)

With a Great Army (litho)
1599585 With a Great Army (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With a Great Army, the End of the Days Work)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Bridge of Sleepers, taken up from the Main Line of the Natal Government Railways

Bridge of Sleepers, taken up from the Main Line of the Natal Government Railways
1599554 Bridge of Sleepers, taken up from the Main Line of the Natal Government Railways, thrown over the Tugela by the Boers (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Four Snap-Shots at Some of the Johannesburg Reform Committee in Pretoria Jail (b / w photo)

Four Snap-Shots at Some of the Johannesburg Reform Committee in Pretoria Jail (b / w photo)
1605095 Four Snap-Shots at Some of the Johannesburg Reform Committee in Pretoria Jail (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Our Special Artist in the Transvaal (engraving)

Our Special Artist in the Transvaal (engraving)
1605071 Our Special Artist in the Transvaal (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Special Artist in the Transvaal)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The Trouble in the Transvaal (engraving)

The Trouble in the Transvaal (engraving)
1605040 The Trouble in the Transvaal (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trouble in the Transvaal)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The Trouble in the Transvaal (engraving)

The Trouble in the Transvaal (engraving)
1605039 The Trouble in the Transvaal (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trouble in the Transvaal)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The New Primrose Mine, Johannesburg, the Large Stope from which the Ore is being extracted

The New Primrose Mine, Johannesburg, the Large Stope from which the Ore is being extracted (engraving)
1605027 The New Primrose Mine, Johannesburg, the Large Stope from which the Ore is being extracted (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The Crisis in South Africa, British Fleet on the Cape of Good Hope Station (litho)

The Crisis in South Africa, British Fleet on the Cape of Good Hope Station (litho)
1604984 The Crisis in South Africa, British Fleet on the Cape of Good Hope Station (litho) by Jane, Fred T. (1870-1916); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in South Africa)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Mining at Johannesburg, Natives on the Way to their Work (engraving)

Mining at Johannesburg, Natives on the Way to their Work (engraving)
1604982 Mining at Johannesburg, Natives on the Way to their Work (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mining at Johannesburg)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: A General View of Pretoria (engraving)

A General View of Pretoria (engraving)
1604979 A General View of Pretoria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A General View of Pretoria)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The Crisis in the Transvaal, Dr Jameson and his Staff (litho)

The Crisis in the Transvaal, Dr Jameson and his Staff (litho)
1604972 The Crisis in the Transvaal, Dr Jameson and his Staff (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in the Transvaal)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The Trouble in the Transvaal, a Retrospect (engraving)

The Trouble in the Transvaal, a Retrospect (engraving)
1604960 The Trouble in the Transvaal, a Retrospect (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trouble in the Transvaal, a Retrospect)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The Transvaal Relief Committee in Durban (b / w photo)

The Transvaal Relief Committee in Durban (b / w photo)
1599491 The Transvaal Relief Committee in Durban (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Relief Committee in Durban)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Across the Free State Border with Aldersons Mounted Infantry (b / w photo)

Across the Free State Border with Aldersons Mounted Infantry (b / w photo)
1599489 Across the Free State Border with Aldersons Mounted Infantry (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The Siege of Mafeking (litho)

The Siege of Mafeking (litho)
1599452 The Siege of Mafeking (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of Mafeking, a Party of the Besiegers, the Town in the Distance)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: With Buller to Ladysmith (litho)

With Buller to Ladysmith (litho)
1599404 With Buller to Ladysmith (litho) by Stewart, Frank Algenon (1877-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Buller to Ladysmith, the Attack on the Vaal Krantz Range)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: With Buller to Ladysmith (litho)

With Buller to Ladysmith (litho)
1599402 With Buller to Ladysmith (litho) by Stewart, Frank Algenon (1877-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Buller to Ladysmith, the Durham Light Infantry storming the Crest of Vaal Krantz)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The Market, Bloemfontein (litho)

The Market, Bloemfontein (litho)
1599391 The Market, Bloemfontein (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Market, Bloemfontein)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The Siege of Ladysmith (litho)

The Siege of Ladysmith (litho)
1599370 The Siege of Ladysmith (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of Ladysmith)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Lieutenant-General J D P French, commanding the Cavalry Division in South Africa (b / w photo)

Lieutenant-General J D P French, commanding the Cavalry Division in South Africa (b / w photo)
1599280 Lieutenant-General J D P French, commanding the Cavalry Division in South Africa (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Four Capitals of Colonies to be represented by their Premiers at the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

Four Capitals of Colonies to be represented by their Premiers at the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations (b / w photo)
1597550 Four Capitals of Colonies to be represented by their Premiers at the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The War, with General Bullers Column at Frere (b / w photo)

The War, with General Bullers Column at Frere (b / w photo)
1599227 The War, with General Bullers Column at Frere (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, with General Bullers Column at Frere)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Scenes on the Western Line of Communications (b / w photo)

Scenes on the Western Line of Communications (b / w photo)
1599141 Scenes on the Western Line of Communications (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes on the Western Line of Communications)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Headquarters of General Sir G White at Ladysmith, showing 'Dug-Out'made for the General by his

Headquarters of General Sir G White at Ladysmith, showing "Dug-Out"made for the General by his Staff (litho)
1599095 Headquarters of General Sir G White at Ladysmith, showing " Dug-Out" made for the General by his Staff (litho) by Prior

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Insangho-Smoking in Zululand (litho)

Insangho-Smoking in Zululand (litho)
1598353 Insangho-Smoking in Zululand (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Insangho-Smoking in Zululand)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: A South African Idyll (litho)

A South African Idyll (litho)
1598139 A South African Idyll (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: A South African Idyll. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 November 1897)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The Relief of Ladysmith (litho)

The Relief of Ladysmith (litho)
1599482 The Relief of Ladysmith (litho) by Frenzeny, Paul (1840-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Relief of Ladysmith, in the Main Street of Ladysmith)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The Siege of Ladysmith (litho)

The Siege of Ladysmith (litho)
1599466 The Siege of Ladysmith (litho) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Siege of Ladysmith, Advance Post on Helpmakaar Road, on the Look-Out)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Scenes at the Modder River and Rensburg (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: 'Fighting Mac', Major-General Hector A Macdonald, commanding the Highland Brigade in South Africa

"Fighting Mac", Major-General Hector A Macdonald, commanding the Highland Brigade in South Africa
1599350 " Fighting Mac", Major-General Hector A Macdonald, commanding the Highland Brigade in South Africa (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The War in the Transvaal (litho)

The War in the Transvaal (litho)
1599327 The War in the Transvaal (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Transvaal. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 3 March 1900)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: With the South African Railway Pioneer Regiment (b / w photo)

With the South African Railway Pioneer Regiment (b / w photo)
1599318 With the South African Railway Pioneer Regiment (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the South African Railway Pioneer Regiment)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The War in the Transvaal (b / w photo)

The War in the Transvaal (b / w photo)
1599294 The War in the Transvaal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Transvaal)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: With General French at Colesberg, sending up Ammunition for the Guns on Coles Kop (litho)

With General French at Colesberg, sending up Ammunition for the Guns on Coles Kop (litho)
1599283 With General French at Colesberg, sending up Ammunition for the Guns on Coles Kop (litho) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: A Warm Day at Ladysmith, the Gordons taking Cover (litho)

A Warm Day at Ladysmith, the Gordons taking Cover (litho)
1599279 A Warm Day at Ladysmith, the Gordons taking Cover (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Warm Day at Ladysmith, the Gordons taking Cover)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Major-General the Honourable Neville Gerald Lyttelton, commanding the 4th Brigade in South Africa

Major-General the Honourable Neville Gerald Lyttelton, commanding the 4th Brigade in South Africa
1599217 Major-General the Honourable Neville Gerald Lyttelton, commanding the 4th Brigade in South Africa, the First General to cross the Tugela (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Protecting the Communications, Prince Alfreds Port Elizabeth Volunteer looking out for Boer

Protecting the Communications, Prince Alfreds Port Elizabeth Volunteer looking out for Boer Raiders between De Aar
1599180 Protecting the Communications, Prince Alfreds Port Elizabeth Volunteer looking out for Boer Raiders between De Aar and Norvals Pont (litho) by Villiers

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The War, Notable Volunteers (b / w photo)

The War, Notable Volunteers (b / w photo)
1599173 The War, Notable Volunteers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, Notable Volunteers)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The War in the Transvaal (engraving)

The War in the Transvaal (engraving)
1599170 The War in the Transvaal (engraving) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Transvaal)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The Transvaal War, Boer Armaments at Johannesburg (litho)

The Transvaal War, Boer Armaments at Johannesburg (litho)
1599168 The Transvaal War, Boer Armaments at Johannesburg (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, Boer Armaments at Johannesburg)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The Transvaal War, Scenes at Pietermaritzburg (b / w photo)

The Transvaal War, Scenes at Pietermaritzburg (b / w photo)
1599152 The Transvaal War, Scenes at Pietermaritzburg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, Scenes at Pietermaritzburg)




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South Africa, a land of diverse beauty and rich history, is located in the southernmost part of the African continent. From the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to its breathtaking African landscape adorned with zebras roaming freely, it offers an enchanting experience. Exploring this vast country reveals a political map that showcases its place within Africa's intricate tapestry. In particular, the Western Cape region boasts captivating sights like Cape Town and its iconic Table Mountain seen from above - a sight that leaves one in awe. One unforgettable moment etched in history is when South Africa's rugby captain Francois Pienaar received the World Cup trophy from none other than Nelson Mandela himself in 1995. This powerful image symbolizes unity and triumph over adversity. Nature enthusiasts will find solace amidst Addo Elephant National Park where two dung beetles tirelessly roll their precious dung ball across the African terrain. The park also provides stunning views of Table Mountain as seen from Bloubergstrand at sunset - a truly magical sight to behold. Delving into South Africa's past, we encounter a British Empire world map dating back to the 19th century. This historical artifact serves as a reminder of how far this nation has come since then. Kruger National Park presents another facet of South Africa's natural wonders with sightings of warthogs roaming freely amongst its abundant wildlife. The juxtaposition between these creatures and their surroundings creates an extraordinary visual spectacle. Cape Town continues to captivate visitors with its picturesque Camps Bay beach nestled against the backdrop of Twelve Apostles mountain range. Here, rocks delicately balance on driftwood while overlooking the vastness of the sea beyond - nature's artistry at its finest. Lastly, for those seeking some leisurely fun under the sun, beach volleyball games provide endless entertainment along South Africa's pristine shores. With each serve and spike comes laughter and camaraderie against an idyllic coastal backdrop.