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A Canvas City, the Boer Refugee Camp at Volksrust (b / w photo)
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A Canvas City, the Boer Refugee Camp at Volksrust (b / w photo)
1629056 A Canvas City, the Boer Refugee Camp at Volksrust (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Canvas City, the Boer Refugee Camp at Volksrust. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 August 1901.
English Photographer (20th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23076286
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Boers Bomb Bombs Coal Cutting Digging Distribution Drawers Dust Explosive Fire Woods Firewood Firwood Fuel Hitch Kindling Pump Refugees Second Boer War Timber Trenches Unpacking Wagon Wagonette Wagons Coupling Volksrust
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This photograph captures the scene of a bustling canvas city, known as the Boer Refugee Camp at Volksrust. Taken by an English photographer in the 20th century, this image offers a glimpse into the harsh realities faced by refugees during the Second Boer War. The camp is filled with activity as men, women, and children go about their daily tasks. Dust fills the air as wagons are unloaded and supplies are distributed among the residents. Wood and coal are being gathered for cooking ranges while trenches are dug to ensure access to water. The sight of children playing amidst this challenging environment highlights their resilience in such difficult circumstances. The composition of this photograph draws attention to various elements within the camp - from rows of canvas tents to piles of firewood stacked near cooking areas. The presence of bomb materials also serves as a reminder that danger loomed over these displaced individuals. Through this powerful image, we witness not only the physical struggles endured by those living in refugee camps but also their determination to create some semblance of normalcy amidst chaos. It stands as a testament to both human endurance and compassion during times of war. This print is part of a private collection but was originally featured in The Illustrated London News on August 24th, 1901. Its historical significance lies in its ability to transport us back in time and shed light on an often overlooked aspect of war - the plight of refugees seeking safety and shelter.
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