Boer War Collection (page 27)

BOER WAR MEMORIAL, 1901. St. John Brodrick unveiling a memorial in Westminster Abbey on 22 June 1901, to fallen City Imperial Volunteers during the Boer War. Contemporary English illustration

British surround Cronjes camp at Paardeberg, Boer War
English bombardment of Paardeberg to capture Cronje in the Boer War, 1900. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an eyewitness illustration

BOER WAR CARTOON, 1899. Krugers Vision. At the outbreak of the Boer War, October 1899, Transvaal President, Paul Kruger, imagines seeing endless lines of British soldiers

The Prince of Wales at Eton College: Unveiling of the Memorial Organ-Screen to The
The Prince of Wales at Eton College: Unveiling of the Memorial Organ-Screen to the Old Etonians who Fell in the Afghan, Zulu, and Boer Campaigns

General Jacques Achille Duchesne (1837-1918) entering Tananarive, Madagascar, 1st October 1895
XIR84306 General Jacques Achille Duchesne (1837-1918) entering Tananarive, Madagascar, 1st October 1895 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Yeomanry surprised in a drift while pursuing a Boer Commando in Cape Colony (litho)
XJF307376 Yeomanry surprised in a drift while pursuing a Boer Commando in Cape Colony (litho) (b/w photo) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; English

Bulwana Long Tom Firing (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF271015 Bulwana " Long Tom" Firing (litho) (b/w photo) by Maud, William T. (1865-1903); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Town Guard, from The Leaguer of Ladysmith, 1900 (colour litho)
BAL143067 The Town Guard, from The Leaguer of Ladysmith, 1900 (colour litho) by Captain Clive Dixon (fl.1900); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

A Choice of Evils, from The Leaguer of Ladysmith, 1900 (colour litho)
BAL143065 A Choice of Evils, from The Leaguer of Ladysmith, 1900 (colour litho) by Captain Clive Dixon (fl.1900); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

In Transvaal, the taking of an English battery by the Boers, illustration from Le
XIR125404 In Transvaal, the taking of an English battery by the Boers, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 28th January 1900 (colour litho) by Rudaux

The Defender of Mafeking, Colonel Baden-Powell (1857-1941) in the uniform of the
XJF119757 The Defender of Mafeking, Colonel Baden-Powell (1857-1941) in the uniform of the special corps he has raised in British Bechuanaland, 1899

At Paris: the Arrival of President Kruger at the Gare de Lyon, illustration
XZO116064 At Paris: the Arrival of President Kruger at the Gare de Lyon, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 9 December 1900 (coloured engraving) (see also 116054) by French School

JAMESON RAID, 1896. British colonial statesman Leander Starr Jameson in jail in Pretoria, South Africa, following the botched Jameson Raid on Paul Krugers Transvaal Republic from 29 December 1895 - 2

SOUTH AFRICA: RAID, 1896. Armed and mounted Boer Commandos moving through Johannesburg on Commissioner Street during the British Jameson Raid on Paul Krugers Transvaal Republic

BOER WAR: CARTOON, 1895. Caricature of Queen Victoria being flattened by Transvaal president Paul Kruger, while South African imperialist Cecil Rhodes watches with growing dismay

BOER WAR, c1900. British soldiers in the Orange River trenches, holding back the Boers during the South African War. Stereograph, c1900

BOER WAR: AMERICANS. A group of Americans volunteers in South Africa fighting with the Boers against Britain in the Second Boer War. Photograph, c1900

BOER WAR: CELEBRATION. Celebration following the end of the Boer War, Cape Town, South Africa. Photographed 1902

BOER WAR: PONTOON BRIDGE. British soldiers constructing a pontoon bridge over the Tugela River, South Africa. Photographed 1900

BOER WAR: CANADIAN TROOPS. Canadian troops leaving the armories at Halifax, Nova Scotia, to embark for South Africa to fight the Boer War. Photographed 1900

BOER WAR: BRITISH SOLDIERS. British soldiers mistreating Boer women and children. Contemporary French drawing

BOER WAR: CURRENCY, 1900. Siege note for 1 Pound issued at Mafeking, South Africa, March 1900

BOER WAR, 1900. Mrs. Davies, a British settler, firing on Boer positions from the trenches during the siege of Mafeking, May 1900. Drawing from a contemporary English newspaper

BOER WAR, 1900. Jubilation on the London Stock Exchange at the news of General Piet Arnoldus Cronjes capitulation, 1900

BOER WAR CARTOON, 1899. Britannia Consolatrix. An 1899 cartoon from Punch by John Tenniel on the newly-organized Transvaal War relief Fund for the widows

BOER WAR: SHELTER, 1900. Colonel Sir Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powells shelter at Mafeking, South Africa. Photograph from an English newspaper of May 1900

BOER WAR: BRITISH BATTERY. The British 28th Battery under the command of General Sir Redvers Henry Buller on its way to capturing Spion Kop in January, 1900

BOER WAR CARTOON, 1899. Krugers Vision. At the outbreak of the Boer War, October 1899, Transvaal President, Paul Kruger, imagines seeing endless lines of British soldiers

BOER WAR CARTOON, 1899. Plain English: John Bull (to Boer) - As you will fight
BOER WAR CARTOON, 1899. Plain English: John Bull (to Boer) - " As you will fight, you shall have it. This time its a fight to a finish." Contemporary English cartoon by John Tenniel, 1899

BOER WAR: BRITISH TROOPS. In South Africa, First Gordon Highlanders and Royal Canadian Regiment troops fording the Modderrivier (Mud River) near Paardeberg Drift, background right, 18 February 1900

DENEYS REITZ (1882-1944). Boer soldier. Photograph, c1902

BOER WAR CARTOON, 1901. French cartoon comment, 1901, on Lord Horatio Herbert Kitchener s
BOER WAR CARTOON, 1901. French cartoon comment, 1901, on Lord Horatio Herbert Kitcheners draconian measures in the Boer War

BOER WAR CARTOON, 1900. Never Say Die! English cartoon by Sir John Tenniel, 1900, on the improved turn of the war news from South Africa

Second Boer War 1899-1902: Lord Roberts (left), Commander of British forces in South Africa, and Lord Kitchener (white horse) who succeeded him in November 1900, reviewing troops entering Kroonstadt

Second Boer War 1899-1902: Where the sick and wounded British soldiers are cared for - interior of the Raadzaal, Bloemfontein, South Africa 1900. Medicine Hospital Military Nurse

German foreign policy 1899, supporting the Boers in the South African (Boer) War. William II telling Kruger, the Boer leader, not to worry as he was going to Great Britain to embrace his grandmother

Wounded British soldiers onboard a hospital-ship returning to England from South Africa during the Boer War
BOER WAR: HOSPITAL SHIP. Wounded British soldiers onboard a hospital-ship returning to England from South Africa during the Boer War: line engraving, English, 1900

Scotland, Edinburgh, Princes Street. Royal Scots Greys Memorial to the Scottish soldiers of the Boer War, overlooking Princes Street Gardens

BOER WAR, 1899. The son of British Field Marshal, Lord Frederick Sleigh Roberts, Supreme Commander of the Boer War, fatally shot at Colenso, South Africa, 15 December 1899

BOER WAR, 1899. A Brush with the Enemy Before Colenso. British troops at Colenso, South Africa, in December 1899. Wood engraving after a drawing by F.A. Stewart, c1899

BOER WAR, 1899. Dublins and Inniskillings Across the Tugela. Irish and Scottish troops under fire while crossing the Tugela River, Natal, South Africa in December 1899

BOER WAR CARTOON, 1899. The English Lion and the Boer Bull. The Afrikaner bull, with the head of Paul Krueger, attacks the British lion. French cartoon from a November 1899 issue of Le Petit Journal

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The Boer War, a significant conflict in South African history, saw the clash of two powerful forces - the British Empire and the Boer republics. Led by notable figures such as Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell and Horatio Herbert Kitchener, this war left an indelible mark on both sides. In 1902, artist G Lekegian captured the intensity of the war with his depiction of Mrs. Davies, a brave British settler firing upon Boer positions. This image symbolizes the determination and resilience displayed by those involved in this tumultuous period. Amidst the chaos, a physician and storyteller emerged to provide solace amidst suffering. Their role was crucial in keeping spirits high during these trying times. One poignant moment etched into history is General Methuen's surrender to de la Rey on March 7th, 1902. This event marked a turning point in the conflict and highlighted both bravery and sacrifice from all parties involved. Another pivotal event occurred during Jameson Raid when Leander Starr Jameson was taken prisoner after failing to achieve his objectives. This incident showcased that even great leaders can face setbacks during times of war. The impact extended beyond soldiers; families were also affected as seen through depictions of Boer families held captive in British prison camps. These images serve as a reminder of how wars often disrupt innocent lives caught up in larger conflicts. Paul Sandford Methuen, 3rd Baron Methuen's presence further exemplified leadership during this era. His actions resonated throughout history as he navigated through challenging circumstances with courage and conviction. The surrender of Jamestown garrison to the Boers stands out as another critical moment within this narrative. It serves as evidence that despite their best efforts, some battles ended unfavorably for British forces against determined opponents. However, not all moments were filled with despair; celebrations erupted across London following news of peace in the Transvaal.