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South Africa Collection (#99)

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

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Fort Beaufort, South Africa (engraving)

Fort Beaufort, South Africa (engraving)
1104308 Fort Beaufort, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fort Beaufort, South Africa)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Intended Monument at Zimbabye, South Africa, in Memory of Major Allan Wilson and his Comrades

Intended Monument at Zimbabye, South Africa, in Memory of Major Allan Wilson and his Comrades
1107479 Intended Monument at Zimbabye, South Africa, in Memory of Major Allan Wilson and his Comrades, killed in the Matabili War (litho) by Woodville

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The War in Basutoland, South Africa (engraving)

The War in Basutoland, South Africa (engraving)
1107008 The War in Basutoland, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Basutoland, South Africa)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Ostrich Farming at Heatherton, near Grahamstown, South Africa (engraving)

Ostrich Farming at Heatherton, near Grahamstown, South Africa (engraving)
1050059 Ostrich Farming at Heatherton, near Grahamstown, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ostrich Farming at Heatherton, near Grahamstown)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Reinforcements for Matabeleland (engraving)

Reinforcements for Matabeleland (engraving)
1050790 Reinforcements for Matabeleland (engraving) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reinforcements for Matabeleland)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The Ceylon Contingent for South Africa, a Military Tattoo in its Honour at Colombo (litho)

The Ceylon Contingent for South Africa, a Military Tattoo in its Honour at Colombo (litho)
1048821 The Ceylon Contingent for South Africa, a Military Tattoo in its Honour at Colombo (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Hindoo Refugees in Ladysmith, separating the Men from the Women and Children (litho)

Hindoo Refugees in Ladysmith, separating the Men from the Women and Children (litho)
1048795 Hindoo Refugees in Ladysmith, separating the Men from the Women and Children (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hindoo Refugees in Ladysmith)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: A Sad Home-Coming, Arrival of the Boer Red Cross Train with Wounded at Pretoria (litho)

A Sad Home-Coming, Arrival of the Boer Red Cross Train with Wounded at Pretoria (litho)
1048710 A Sad Home-Coming, Arrival of the Boer Red Cross Train with Wounded at Pretoria (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sad Home-Coming)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: How the Naval Brigade took their Heavy Guns to the Front (litho)

How the Naval Brigade took their Heavy Guns to the Front (litho)
1048695 How the Naval Brigade took their Heavy Guns to the Front (litho) by Scott, Georges Bertin (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: 'Trapped', a Picket of an Outpost surprised on the Tugela River (litho)

"Trapped", a Picket of an Outpost surprised on the Tugela River (litho)
1048670 " Trapped", a Picket of an Outpost surprised on the Tugela River (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Trapped")

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: A Stampede, an Early Morning Surprise Attack spoilt (litho)

A Stampede, an Early Morning Surprise Attack spoilt (litho)
1048659 A Stampede, an Early Morning Surprise Attack spoilt (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Stampede, an Early Morning Surprise Attack spoilt)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Under a Hail of Shells, Major Thorneycrofts Stubborn Resistance of the Boer Attack on Spion Kop

Under a Hail of Shells, Major Thorneycrofts Stubborn Resistance of the Boer Attack on Spion Kop on 24 January (litho)
1048653 Under a Hail of Shells, Major Thorneycrofts Stubborn Resistance of the Boer Attack on Spion Kop on 24 January (litho) by Craig

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The Rush to Kimberley, the 10th Hussars crossing Klip Drift (litho)

The Rush to Kimberley, the 10th Hussars crossing Klip Drift (litho)
1048649 The Rush to Kimberley, the 10th Hussars crossing Klip Drift (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rush to Kimberley)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The Victor and the Vanquished, the Meeting of Lord Roberts and General Cronje (litho)

The Victor and the Vanquished, the Meeting of Lord Roberts and General Cronje (litho)
1048602 The Victor and the Vanquished, the Meeting of Lord Roberts and General Cronje (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Victor and the Vanquished)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Sheltering from the Boer Shells, the Donga of the 5th Lancers (litho)

Sheltering from the Boer Shells, the Donga of the 5th Lancers (litho)
1048591 Sheltering from the Boer Shells, the Donga of the 5th Lancers (litho) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sheltering from the Boer Shells)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: In Danger of Being killed by Kindness, Wounded Soldiers in Fort Napier Hospital, Maritzburg (litho)

In Danger of Being killed by Kindness, Wounded Soldiers in Fort Napier Hospital, Maritzburg (litho)
1048531 In Danger of Being killed by Kindness, Wounded Soldiers in Fort Napier Hospital, Maritzburg (litho) by Shepperson

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Old Friends, Shells for Sale in a Shop Window at Ladysmith (litho)

Old Friends, Shells for Sale in a Shop Window at Ladysmith (litho)
1048529 Old Friends, Shells for Sale in a Shop Window at Ladysmith (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Friends)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: With General Bullers Force, an Ancient Uniform revived (litho)

With General Bullers Force, an Ancient Uniform revived (litho)
1048525 With General Bullers Force, an Ancient Uniform revived (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With General Bullers Force)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Hearing Complaints, with the Essex Regiments 'Orderly Room'at Bloemfontein (litho)

Hearing Complaints, with the Essex Regiments "Orderly Room"at Bloemfontein (litho)
1048451 Hearing Complaints, with the Essex Regiments " Orderly Room" at Bloemfontein (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hearing Complaints)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: A Grand Exploit, the 'Handy Men'carrying a Gun to the top of Kopje on the Way to Kimberley (litho)

A Grand Exploit, the "Handy Men"carrying a Gun to the top of Kopje on the Way to Kimberley (litho)
1048375 A Grand Exploit, the " Handy Men" carrying a Gun to the top of Kopje on the Way to Kimberley (litho) by Paget

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Howitzer Ammunition Columns with Lord Roberts Force on the March of the Front (litho)

Howitzer Ammunition Columns with Lord Roberts Force on the March of the Front (litho)
1048373 Howitzer Ammunition Columns with Lord Roberts Force on the March of the Front (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Transport Difficulties, Crossing the Riet River in a Dust-Storm (litho)

Transport Difficulties, Crossing the Riet River in a Dust-Storm (litho)
1048371 Transport Difficulties, Crossing the Riet River in a Dust-Storm (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transport Difficulties)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Commandeering in the Transvaal, General Joubert addressing the 'Commandeered'Men at Pretoria on 23

Commandeering in the Transvaal, General Joubert addressing the "Commandeered"Men at Pretoria on 23 May as
1047920 Commandeering in the Transvaal, General Joubert addressing the " Commandeered" Men at Pretoria on 23 May as they were about to Trek for the Front (b/w photo)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: M Piet van Royen (engraving)

M Piet van Royen (engraving)
1054276 M Piet van Royen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: M Piet van Royen, a Transvaal Boer who fought on our Side during the Zulu War)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The Zulu War, Cetewayos Gunpowder Magazine and the Spirit of Panda (engraving)

The Zulu War, Cetewayos Gunpowder Magazine and the Spirit of Panda (engraving)
1054200 The Zulu War, Cetewayos Gunpowder Magazine and the Spirit of Panda (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The Zulu War (engraving)

The Zulu War (engraving)
1054099 The Zulu War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War. Illustration for The Graphic)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The Zulu War, Arrival of Lord Chelmsford and Staff with the Late Prince Louis Napoleon at Utrecht

The Zulu War, Arrival of Lord Chelmsford and Staff with the Late Prince Louis Napoleon at Utrecht (engraving)
1054027 The Zulu War, Arrival of Lord Chelmsford and Staff with the Late Prince Louis Napoleon at Utrecht (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: A South African Agricultural Show, Port Elizabeth, Cape Colony (engraving)

A South African Agricultural Show, Port Elizabeth, Cape Colony (engraving)
1061078 A South African Agricultural Show, Port Elizabeth, Cape Colony (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A South African Agricultural Show)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Cricketers in Clover, the English Cricket Team in South Africa (engraving)

Cricketers in Clover, the English Cricket Team in South Africa (engraving)
1055589 Cricketers in Clover, the English Cricket Team in South Africa (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cricketers in Clover)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The Conference between Sir Evelyn Wood and the Zulu Chiefs, 31 August (engraving)

The Conference between Sir Evelyn Wood and the Zulu Chiefs, 31 August (engraving)
1054724 The Conference between Sir Evelyn Wood and the Zulu Chiefs, 31 August (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The Zulu War, in Sight of Ulundi, 23 June (engraving)

The Zulu War, in Sight of Ulundi, 23 June (engraving)
1054403 The Zulu War, in Sight of Ulundi, 23 June (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Zulu War, in Sight of Ulundi, 23 June)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Lord Randolph Churchill in South Africa, a Contrast (engraving)

Lord Randolph Churchill in South Africa, a Contrast (engraving)
1055886 Lord Randolph Churchill in South Africa, a Contrast (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Randolph Churchill in South Africa, a Contrast)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The Reverend A R M Wilshere (engraving)

The Reverend A R M Wilshere (engraving)
1047258 The Reverend A R M Wilshere (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverend A R M Wilshere, Missionary to the Lepers at Robben Island)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Mahomedanism in Kimberley, South Africa (engraving)

Mahomedanism in Kimberley, South Africa (engraving)
1047079 Mahomedanism in Kimberley, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mahomedanism in Kimberley, South Africa)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: A Sortie from Mafeking, Desperate Work in the Boer Trenches (litho)

A Sortie from Mafeking, Desperate Work in the Boer Trenches (litho)
1048694 A Sortie from Mafeking, Desperate Work in the Boer Trenches (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sortie from Mafeking)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The Light Side of Warfare, drawing the Enemys Fire (litho)

The Light Side of Warfare, drawing the Enemys Fire (litho)
1048684 The Light Side of Warfare, drawing the Enemys Fire (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Light Side of Warfare, drawing the Enemys Fire)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Destroying an Enemys Gun, the Surprise of Gun Hill outside Ladysmith (litho)

Destroying an Enemys Gun, the Surprise of Gun Hill outside Ladysmith (litho)
1048673 Destroying an Enemys Gun, the Surprise of Gun Hill outside Ladysmith (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destroying an Enemys Gun)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The Battle of Colenso, the Advance of General Hildyards Brigade against Fort Wylie (litho)

The Battle of Colenso, the Advance of General Hildyards Brigade against Fort Wylie (litho)
1048666 The Battle of Colenso, the Advance of General Hildyards Brigade against Fort Wylie (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Colenso)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The Great Attack on Ladysmith, the Final Repulse of the Boers on Wagon Hill by the Devons (litho)

The Great Attack on Ladysmith, the Final Repulse of the Boers on Wagon Hill by the Devons (litho)
1048628 The Great Attack on Ladysmith, the Final Repulse of the Boers on Wagon Hill by the Devons (litho) by Maud, William T

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: A Terrible Corner of the Boer Laager at Paardeberg in the River Bed (litho)

A Terrible Corner of the Boer Laager at Paardeberg in the River Bed (litho)
1048606 A Terrible Corner of the Boer Laager at Paardeberg in the River Bed (litho) by Boyd, Alexander Stuart (1854-1930); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: The War in South Africa (litho)

The War in South Africa (litho)
1048604 The War in South Africa (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South Africa)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: After the Battle of Lombards Kop, the 'Coup de Grace'(litho)

After the Battle of Lombards Kop, the "Coup de Grace"(litho)
1048597 After the Battle of Lombards Kop, the " Coup de Grace" (litho) by Maud, William T. (1865-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Battle of Lombards Kop)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: General Bullers Advance, pursuing the Fleeing Boers after the Fight on Helpmakaar Heights (litho)

General Bullers Advance, pursuing the Fleeing Boers after the Fight on Helpmakaar Heights (litho)
1048554 General Bullers Advance, pursuing the Fleeing Boers after the Fight on Helpmakaar Heights (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Bullers Advance)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Convalescent in Mafeking, Lord Edward Cecils First Walk after his Illness (litho)

Convalescent in Mafeking, Lord Edward Cecils First Walk after his Illness (litho)
1048509 Convalescent in Mafeking, Lord Edward Cecils First Walk after his Illness (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Convalescent in Mafeking)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: A Clever Capture, Smart Work of Montmorencys Scouts (litho)

A Clever Capture, Smart Work of Montmorencys Scouts (litho)
1048494 A Clever Capture, Smart Work of Montmorencys Scouts (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Clever Capture, Smart Work of Montmorencys Scouts)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Relieved at Last, the Volunteer Cavalry which First reached Ladysmith cheering Sir George White

Relieved at Last, the Volunteer Cavalry which First reached Ladysmith cheering Sir George White (litho)
1048409 Relieved at Last, the Volunteer Cavalry which First reached Ladysmith cheering Sir George White (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relieved at Last)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: General Cronjes Last Move, going into the Death Trap (litho)

General Cronjes Last Move, going into the Death Trap (litho)
1048377 General Cronjes Last Move, going into the Death Trap (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Cronjes Last Move, going into the Death Trap)

Background imageSouth Africa Collection: Nearing Ladysmith, View from Longwood Farm (litho)

Nearing Ladysmith, View from Longwood Farm (litho)
1048354 Nearing Ladysmith, View from Longwood Farm (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nearing Ladysmith, View from Longwood Farm)




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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.