Transvaal Collection (#8)

Colonel Lord Chesham, Imperial Yeomanry, 1901. Creator: Russell & Sons
Colonel Lord Chesham, Imperial Yeomanry, 1901. Charles Cavendish (1850- 1907), commanded the 10th battalion of the Imperial Yeomanry in the Second Boer War

The Reddersburg Mishap: Men of the Irish Rifles and Mounted Infantry Delivering Up Their Arms, 1901. Troops led by General Christiaan de Wet attacked a convoy of 600 of the Royal Irish Rifles

Lieut. -General Sir Archibald Hunter, K. C. B. 1901. Creator: Bassano Ltd
Lieut.-General Sir Archibald Hunter, K.C.B. 1901. Sir Archibald Hunter (1856-1936) senior officer in the British Army who distinguished himself during the Boer War, leading the march on Pretoria

H. H. Prince Christian, 1901. Creator: Russell & Sons
H. H. Prince Christian, 1901. Prince Christian Victor of Schleswig-Holstein (1867 -1900) grandson of Queen Victoria, served as a staff officer in the Second Boer War in the relief of Ladysmith under

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

Surrendered Boers at Belfast Anxious to Join the National Scouts, 1902. Creator: F de Harnen
Surrendered Boers at Belfast Anxious to Join the National Scouts after being addressed by Lord Kitchener, 1902. Lord Kitchener as Chief of Staff (1900-1902)

Market Square, Johannesburg, Transvaal Colony, 1901. Creator: GW Wilson and Company
Market Square, Johannesburg, Transvaal Colony, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VI", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

Lieutenant-General Sir Francis Clery, K. C. B. 1901. Creator: J&S Cumming
Lieutenant-General Sir Francis Clery, K.C.B. 1901. Francis Clery (1838-1926) British Army officer who took part in the Anglo-Zulu War

The Harbour, Buffalo River, East London, 1901. Creator: Wilson
The Harbour, Buffalo River, East London, 1901. East London served as a supply port to service military headquarters at nearby King Williams Town. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Brilliant Defence by New Zealanders at Holspruit, February 25, 1902, 1902. Creator
Brilliant Defence by New Zealanders at Holspruit, February 25, 1902, 1902. Hoedspruit in Limpopo, South Africa was seconded by the British as a garrison to intercept shipments of arms being sent by

Conveying Wounded to Wynberg Hospital Camp, 1900. Creator: Alfs Hosking
Conveying Wounded to Wynberg Hospital Camp, 1900. A Military Hospital was set up at Wynberg, a suburb of Cape Town suring the Second Boer War. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Hindoo Refugees from the Transvaal in Camp at Cape Town, 1900. Creator: Alfs Hosking
Hindoo Refugees from the Transvaal in Camp at Cape Town, 1900. Many Indians in South Africa are descendants of migrants from colonial India. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Lieut. -General Hon. N. G. Lyttelton, C. B. 1900. Creator: Unknown
Lieut.-General Hon. N. G. Lyttelton, C.B. 1900. Neville Gerald Lyttelton (1845-1931) British Army officer who served in the Second Boer War

The 2nd Northampton Regiment, 1901. Creator: Gregory & Co
The 2nd Northampton Regiment, 1901. The 2nd battalion of the Northamptonshire Regiment, a line infantry regiment of the British Army saw overseas service in South Africa

In Beleaguered Ladysmith - Watching for Buller from Observation Hill, 1900. Creator
In Beleaguered Ladysmith - Watching for Buller from Observation Hill, 1900. British surveillance from Observation hill in Spoin kop during the Second Boer War

Brigadier-General The Earl of Dundonald, 1900. Creator: Robert Faulkner & Co
Brigadier-General The Earl of Dundonald, 1900. Douglas Cochrane, 12th Earl of Dundonald (1852-1935) Scottish representative peer

Mishap to the Scots Greys at Klippan, February 18, 1902, 1902. Creator: Hermanus Willem Koekkoek
Mishap to the Scots Greys at Klippan, February 18, 1902, 1902. Klippan was the last battle fought by the Greys in the Boer War, the British suffered many casualties

Simons Town, Cape Colony, 1901. Creator: Wilson
Simons Town, Cape Colony, 1901.Simons Town on the shores of False Bay, on the eastern side of the Cape Peninsula named after Simon van der Stel

The Scene of the Fighting at Monte Cristo Hill on February 19, 1900. Creator: Unknown
The Scene of the Fighting at Monte Cristo Hill on February 19, 1900. Major-General Henry J. T. Hildyards 2nd Brigade captured the 1

A Dutch Village Near Edenburg, 1902. Creator: Unknown
A Dutch Village Near Edenburg, 1902. Edenburg, a small sheep and cattle farming town about 80 kilometres south of Bloemfontein in the Free State province of South Africa

The Gallant Bugler of Fort Itala, 1902. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II
The Gallant Bugler of Fort Itala, 1902. British forces defend a garrison at Fort Itala, under Boer attack on the full moon, 26 September 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

The Debacle: On the Track on a Fleeing Command, 1901. Creator: HC Seppings Wright
The Debacle: On the Track on a Fleeing Command, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VI", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

The Blockhouse System, 1902. Creator: Unknown
The Blockhouse System, 1902. During the Second Boer War, British forces built a large number of fortifications in South Africa which played a vital role in the protection of the railway lines

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

Major-General Arthur Paget, 1902. Creator: J Russell & Sons
Major-General Arthur Paget, 1902. Sir Arthur Henry Fitzroy Paget (1851-1928) British soldier who reached the rank of general commanded the 20th Brigade during Lord Roberts advance through

De Wet, 1901. Creator: Unknown
De Wet, 1901. Christiaan de Wet (1854-1922) Boer general, rebel leader and politician planned the surprise attack on Sannas Post followerd by victory at Reddersburg

Shell from the Naval Brigade Dispersing Boers from Behind the Seven Sisters Kopjes, 1900
Shell from the Naval Brigade Dispersing Boers from Behind the Seven Sisters Kopjes, During the Action of 7th March at Le Gallais Kopje, near Osfontein, 1900

The Formal Surrender of Bloemfontein, 1900. Creator: Joseph Finnemore
The Formal Surrender of Bloemfontein, 1900. Bloemfontein, founded as a British outpost by Major Henry Douglas Warden and capital of the Orange Free State surrendered to the British on 13 March 1900

Sergeant of the Inniskilling Dragoons, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Sergeant of the Inniskilling Dragoons, 1900. The 6th or Inniskilling Dragoons was a cavalry regiment in the British Army sent to South Africa after the outbreak of the Second Boer War in October

West Yorkshire Regiment (Colour-Sergeant) and Yorkshire Regiment (Sergeant), 1900. The 2nd battalion of the West Yorkshire Regiment or Prince of Waless Own infantry

Night Attack on a Boer Convoy by Mounted Infantry Under Colonel Williams, 1902. Creator
Night Attack on a Boer Convoy by Mounted Infantry Under Colonel Williams, 1902. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VII", by Louis Creswicke. [The Caxton Publishing Co

Algoa Bay and Port Elizabeth, from the Lighthouse, 1901. Creator: Wilson
Algoa Bay and Port Elizabeth, from the Lighthouse, 1901. Port Elizabeth on the Eastern Cape was founded in early 19th century by the government of the Cape Colony

The Battle of Paardeberg, 1900. Creator: Sidney E Paget
The Battle of Paardeberg, 1900. The Battle of Paardeberg was fought during the Second Boer War. Piet Cronjes Boer army in retreat, was intercepted by Major General John French at Paardeberg

H. M. S. Powerful. 1900. Creator: Symonds
H.M.S. " Powerful". 1900. HMS Powerful built for the Royal Navy in the 1890s provided landing parties which fought in the Siege of Ladysmith of 1899-1900 during the Second Boer War

Plan of Ladysmith and Chronicle of Events, 1900. Creators: Unknown, William T Maud
Plan of Ladysmith and Chronicle of Events, 1900. The Siege of Ladysmith in the Second Boer War, took place between 2 November 1899 and 28 February 1900 From " South Africa and the Transvaal War

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

A Reconnaissance in Force with General Frenchs Cavalry Near Colesberg, 1900. Creator
A Reconnaissance in Force with General Frenchs Cavalry Near Colesberg, 1900. John French led a reconnaissance during the Second Boer War and although he did not succeed in capturing Colesberg

Army Service Corps, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Army Service Corps, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. III", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

The Siege of Kimberley: Typical Splinter-Proof Shelter of Sand-Bags and Iron Plates, 1900. The Siege of Kimberley took place during the Second Boer War at Kimberley, Cape Colony, South Africa

Major-General Sir W. F. Gatacre, K. C. B. 1900. Creator: Elliott & Fry
Major-General Sir W. F. Gatacre, K. C. B. 1900. William Forbes Gatacre (1843-1906) British soldier who served between 1862 and 1904 in India and Africa

Sergeant-Major-Imperial Light Horse, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Sergeant-Major-Imperial Light Horse, 1900. The Imperial Light Horse was raised by the British in Johannesburg on 21 September 1899 for service in the Second Boer War

The Dash for Kimberley - The 10th Hussars Crossing Klip Drift, 1900. Creator: John Charlton
The Dash for Kimberley - The 10th Hussars Crossing Klip Drift, 1900. The regiment sailed for South Africa in November 1899 and after fighting at Colesberg

Plan of Kimberley and Environs, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Plan of Kimberley and Environs, 1900. The Siege of Kimberley took place during the Second Boer War at Kimberley, Cape Colony From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Sergeant of the Imperial Yeomanry, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Sergeant of the Imperial Yeomanry, 1900.The first contingent of Imperial Yeomanry departed for South Africa between January and April 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

The Crossing of Potgeiters Drift, January 16, 1900. Creator: Enoch Ward
The Crossing of Potgeiters Drift, January 16, 1900. The British, led by General Lyttelton crossed the Tugela River in Natal, South Africa at Potgieters Drift on 16 January, 1900

Paul Kruger, President of the Transvaal Republic, 1900. Creator: Elliot & Fry
Paul Kruger, President of the Transvaal Republic, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

The Royal Lancasters: Lieutenant, Captain, Adjutant, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
The Royal Lancasters: Lieutenant, Captain, Adjutant, 1900. The 2nd Battalion of the Kings Own Royal Regiment embarked for South Africa in December 1899

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"Transvaal: A Tapestry of History and Conflict" Step into the intricate world of Transvaal, a region that witnessed both triumphs and turmoil throughout its rich history. From the depths of Egyptian waters to the decks of luxurious cruise ships, Transvaal's story unfolds. In 1882, an American cartoon depicted John Bull as an octopus of imperialism, symbolizing England's relentless land grabbing across continents. The Devilfish in Egyptian Waters serves as a reminder of the power struggles that shaped Transvaal. Amidst this backdrop, the poster advertising the Transvaal Castle cruise ship emerges as a beacon of luxury and adventure. Passengers embarked on unforgettable journeys, exploring distant lands while indulging in opulence. A young Winston Churchill graces our narrative with his presence. His early years spent in Transvaal would later shape his political career and influence British policies during times of conflict. The Household Cavalry-Captain from 1900 showcases bravery amidst chaos. These valiant soldiers stood tall against adversity, defending their homeland with unwavering loyalty. The discovery of Mrs. Ples skull unveils ancient mysteries hidden within Transvaal's rugged landscapes. This archaeological marvel sheds light on our shared human origins and connects us to our past. RMS Transvaal Castle by G. H. Davis stands proudly as a testament to engineering prowess and maritime grandeur—an embodiment of progress amidst changing times. Paul Kruger, State President portrayed as an ogre reveals opposing perspectives on leadership during turbulent periods—a reminder that history is often painted through multiple lenses. The Cape Town Highlanders from 1900 exemplify unity and resilience in times when division threatened harmony. Their unwavering spirit echoes through generations, inspiring future warriors for justice. Lord Methuen Rallying His Broken Forces at Tweebosch captures a pivotal moment where determination triumphed over defeat—a testament to human resilience and the indomitable spirit of Transvaal.