Boer Collection

Map /s Africa / Boer C1898
SOUTH AFRICA on the eve of the Boer War

Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939) shown in the late 1860s with a pet dog. Louise was the fourth daughter and sixth child of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

General Sir Redvers Buller, 1900
Illustration showing General Sir Redvers Henry Buller VC (1839-1908), the British military commander, on horseback during the Boer War, 1900

Boer War: Tweebosch
TWEEBOSCH De la Reys Boers inflict a crushing defeat on Methuens force, wounding and capturing the general and scoring a major tactical victory

Boer War; Colenso
BATTLE OF COLENSO Buller fails to dislodge the Boers from their positions and has to retire, abandoning ten guns

Victory steam engine on the Henley-on-Thames Bridge
The story is that the steam engine is off to join the troops in the Boer War Date: early 1900s

Boer soldiers firing, Second Boer War, South Africa
Boer soldiers firing at British soldiers during the Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. Date: circa 1900

Sable Fern, music hall singer and dancer
Sable Fern, music hall singer, dancer and actor, seen here in Boer War uniform. late 19th century

General Sir Frederick Poole, British army officer, WW1
Major General Sir Frederick Cuthbert Poole (1869-1936), British army officer. He joined the Royal Artillery in 1889, and served in the Second Boer War and the First World War. Date: circa 1914-1918

Lord Brooke, later 6th Earl of Warwick
Lord Brooke (Leopold Guy Francis Maynard Greville, 1882-1928) who married Miss Elfrida Marjorie Eden on 29 April 1909 at St Margarets Church, Westminster

Princess Helena with Prince Christian Victor
Princess Helena, Princess Christian of Schleswig-Holstein (1846-1923) with her eldest child, Prince Christian Victor, born at Windsor on 14 April 1867

The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th 1900, 1901. Creator
The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th 1900, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VI", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1901]

General Methuen surrendering to de la Rey, 2nd Boer War, 7 March 1902. Paul Sandford Methuen (1845-1932) British Lieutenant-General

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell (1815-1941) lst Viscount Baden-Powell. English soldier: defender of Mafeking in 2nd Boer War (1899-1900)

Boer War Memorial unveiling, Haverfordwest, South Wales
Commemorative photograph of the unveiling of the Boer War Memorial at St Mary the Virgin Church, High Street, Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales

The Battle of Majuba Hill
The Transvaal War: the Battle of Majuba Hill. Majuba Hill was the main battle of the First Boer War, and one which the British resoundingly lost

Heliograph used by British army in Africa
Heliograph used in the British army in Africa, probably during the Boer War (1899-1902). The heliograph is a wireless telegraph that signals by flashes of sunlight (generally using Morse code)

Paul Kruger, State President of Transvaal as an Ogre
O!. Stephanus Johannes Paulus ( Paul ) Kruger, State President of the South African Republic (Transvaal) (1825-1905) - as an Ogre causing nightmares for various British Politicians of the day

Battle of Belmont. Nov. 23rd, 1899. Boer-British War, pub. 1900 (colour litho)
2630686 Battle of Belmont. Nov. 23rd, 1899. Boer-British War, pub. 1900 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Pieter Arnoldus Cronje (1836-1911)

A battle flag, the Union Jack is held by a horseman on top of a mound in a London News illustration
Illustrated London News record of Transvall War 1899-1900. The achievements of the home and colonial forces in the great conflict with the Boer Republics. Spencer Wilkinson record. Sons of the Blood

Londoners celebrating the news of the relief of Mafeking, 1900 (engraving)
527825 Londoners celebrating the news of the relief of Mafeking, 1900 (engraving); (add.info.: In the Second Boer War the British were besieged at Mafeking from 12 October 1899-17 May 1900)

The Battle of Belmont, 1899
1581502 The Battle of Belmont, 1899; (add.info.: The Battle of Belmont during the Second Boer War on 23 November 1899, where the British under Lord Methuen assaulted a Boer position on Belmont kopje)

First Boer War 1880-1881 also called Transvaal War: General Sir George Colley
528696 First Boer War 1880-1881 also called Transvaal War: General Sir George Colley, Governor and Commander-in Chief of Natal, at Battle of Majuba Hill, South Africa, 17 February 1881

Battle of Majuba Hill, 27 February 1881, lst Boer War. British under General Colley, routed by the Boers
538009 Battle of Majuba Hill, 27 February 1881, lst Boer War. British under General Colley, routed by the Boers. 92nd Gordon Highlands in retreat

Boer War 25 December 1901 (print)
533165 Boer War 25 December 1901 (print); (add.info.: Boer War: Boer forces under General Dewet surprising encampment of British soldiers at Tweefontein, 25 December 1901)

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell (1857-1941) British soldier, founded Boy Scouts (1908)
531925 Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell (1857-1941) British soldier, founded Boy Scouts (1908), Girl Guides (1910) and Wolf Cubs (1916). In 2nd Boer War he won fame as the defender of Mafeking

German foreign policy 1899, supporting the Boers in the South African (Boer) War
527365 German foreign policy 1899, supporting the Boers in the South African (Boer) War. William II telling Kruger, the Boer leader

Winston Spencer Churchill as war correspondent during the Second Boer War, Bloemfontein, 1900 (b/w photo)
528693 Winston Spencer Churchill as war correspondent during the Second Boer War, Bloemfontein, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mr. Kruger's Portrait, Hung in the Raad-Saal at Pretoria, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Mr. Kruger's Portrait, Hung in the Raad-Saal at Pretoria, c1900. South African Boer leader Paul Kruger, President of Transvaal. Engraving after a photograph

After Paardeberg: General Cronje A Prisoner, February 1900, (c1900). Creator: A.E. Huitt
After Paardeberg: General Cronje A Prisoner, February 1900, (c1900). Boer general Piet Cronje surrendered to the British after the Battle of Paardeberg, South Africa. Engraving after a photograph

Cronje's Surrender, 27 February 1900, (c1900). Creator: Marguerite Jacob
Cronje's Surrender, 27 February 1900, (c1900). Boer general Piet Cronje surrenders to Lord Frederick Sleigh Roberts, Commander in Chief of the British Army, after the Battle of Paardeberg

The Defence of Spion Kop, January 1900, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
The Defence of Spion Kop, January 1900, (c1900). The Boers defeat the British in South Africa. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

General Joubert, c1900. Creator: Unknown
General Joubert, c1900. Portrait of soldier and politician Piet Joubert, Commandant-General of the South African Republic from 1880 to 1900. Engraving after a photograph

A Boer Commando, c1900. Creator: Unknown
A Boer Commando, c1900. South Africa. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne]

Morning Market, Johannesburg, c1900. Creator: A.E. Huitt
Morning Market, Johannesburg, c1900. Covered wagons and cattle, South Africa. Illustration from a photograph. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Meeting of Boers at Paardekraal Held Every Years in Celebration of the Regaining of... c1900. Creator: Will B. Robinson
Meeting of Boers at Paardekraal Held Every Years in Celebration of the Regaining of their Independence, c1900. The monument, in Krugersdorp, South Africa

Ex-President Kruger, c1900. Creator: Unknown
Ex-President Kruger, c1900. South African politician. Engraving after a photograph by Duffus Brothers. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

Piet J. Joubert (1831-1900), Commandant-General of the South African Republic, 1890. Creator: Thérèse Schwartze
Piet J. Joubert (1831-1900), Commandant-General of the South African Republic, 1890

First Sale of Sugar in the Market Square of D'Urban, Port Natal, 1856. Creator: Unknown
First Sale of Sugar in the Market Square of D'Urban, Port Natal, 1856. Durban, South Africa: The waggons contain the sugar in bags; and one of the proprietors, Mr. H. Milner, J.P

Vrijheid, the intended capital of the new Dutch annexation in Zululand, South Africa, 1886. Creator: Unknown
Vrijheid, the intended capital of the new Dutch annexation in Zululand, South Africa, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

'The Main Street in Johannesburg, South Africa, 1891. Creator: R Barnes
'The Main Street in Johannesburg, South Africa, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Cape Waggon, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Cape Waggon, 1850....the noted Waggon of the Cape, described by all travellers, from Burchell and Barrow to those of the present day

The International Exhibition - View in the Natal Court, 1862. Creator: Mason Jackson
The International Exhibition - View in the Natal Court, 1862. Visitors inspecting horns, skins, and stuffed animals from South Africa. Note model of covered wagon

The Fight at Brakenlaagte: Boers Charging, 1902. Creator: John Charlton
The Fight at Brakenlaagte: Boers Charging, 1902. Boers charged British positions at the Battle of Bakenlaagte, 30 October 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Boers Caught in the Act of Cutting the Telegraph Wires, 1902. Creators: Walter Paget
Boers Caught in the Act of Cutting the Telegraph Wires, 1902. Telegraph wires were cut and railways sabotaged by the Boers. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

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)

Main Street, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
19th century vintage photograph: Main Street, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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"Unveiling the Untold Stories: The Boer War and its Impact on South Africa" Step back in time to the late 19th century, as we explore the captivating history of the Boer people. From Churchill's capture during the Boer War to a map depicting Southern Africa in 1898, these hints offer glimpses into a significant chapter. Amidst this tumultuous period, Princess Louise graced South African soil, leaving an indelible mark on local culture. Meanwhile, General Sir Redvers Buller strategized tirelessly to overcome obstacles faced by British forces in their quest for victory. The battles of Tweebosch and Colenso etched themselves into history books as fierce clashes that shaped the outcome of the war. Witnessing it all was General Sir Frederick Poole, a distinguished British army officer who would later play a crucial role in World War I. As Lord Brooke ascended to become Warwick's 6th Earl, Princess Helena and Prince Christian Victor embarked on an unforgettable journey through South Africa's diverse landscapes. Yet amidst these tales of royalty and bravery emerged caricatures such as Paul Kruger portrayed as an Ogre - reflecting political tensions at that time. In one poignant moment frozen forever by a creator's brushstroke lies The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th, 1900 – capturing both heroism and sacrifice amid darkness. And let us not forget those brave Boer soldiers firing their rifles with determination – symbols of resistance against foreign occupation during this Second Boer War. Join us on this historical expedition where stories unfold like pages from forgotten diaries; where triumphs are celebrated alongside heart-wrenching sacrifices; where heroes emerge from unlikely places; and where cultures collide amidst conflict-ridden landscapes. Discover how these events have left an enduring legacy within South Africa’s rich tapestry of history.