Boer War Collection (page 3)

The War in South Africa (litho)
1048674 The War in South Africa (litho) by Russell, Walter Westley (1867-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South Africa)

Bethlehem: rushing the central kopje (litho)
3794430 Bethlehem: rushing the central kopje (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Source unknown)

The Drakensberg (b / w photo)
7160189 The Drakensberg (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Drakensberg. Illustration for The Siege of Ladysmith in 120 Pictures from Photographs by)

Ladysmith Town Council (b / w photo)
7160186 Ladysmith Town Council (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladysmith Town Council)

War Correspondents at Ladysmith (b / w photo)
7160162 War Correspondents at Ladysmith (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: War Correspondents at Ladysmith)

The Effects of a Shell (b / w photo)
7160159 The Effects of a Shell (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Effects of a Shell)

Sir Georges Whites House (b / w photo)
7160150 Sir Georges Whites House (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Georges Whites House)

Railway Station (b / w photo)
7160149 Railway Station (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway Station. Illustration for The Siege of Ladysmith in 120 Pictures from Photographs by)

RIP (b / w photo)
7160146 RIP (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: RIP. Illustration for The Siege of Ladysmith in 120 Pictures from Photographs by Henry Kisch)

Ammunition Tents (b / w photo)
7160141 Ammunition Tents (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ammunition Tents. Illustration for The Siege of Ladysmith in 120 Pictures from Photographs by)

Armoured Train Ready for Action (b / w photo)
7160127 Armoured Train Ready for Action (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armoured Train Ready for Action)

Ladysmith Civilian Guards (b / w photo)
7160120 Ladysmith Civilian Guards (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladysmith Civilian Guards)

Ladysmith Garrison (b / w photo)
7160095 Ladysmith Garrison (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladysmith Garrison)

Ladysmith Hospitals (b / w photo)
7160085 Ladysmith Hospitals (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladysmith Hospitals)

How the Lancers saved their horses by marching dismounted, illustration from After Pretoria: The Guerilla War
3037672 How the Lancers saved their horses by marching dismounted, illustration from After Pretoria: The Guerilla War, 1902 (litho) by Stewart

Her Majesty the Queen visiting her wounded soldiers (litho)
3623434 Her Majesty the Queen visiting her wounded soldiers (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majesty the Queen visiting her wounded soldiers)

The War in South Africa (litho)
1048453 The War in South Africa (litho) by Russell, Walter Westley (1867-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South Africa)

Difficulties in crossing a drift (litho)
3794433 Difficulties in crossing a drift (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Source unknown)

Boer General Louis Botha at breakfast on the Veldt (litho)
3620637 Boer General Louis Botha at breakfast on the Veldt (litho) by Prater, Ernest (1864-1950) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boer General Louis Botha at breakfast on the Veldt)

Relief of Ladysmith (b / w photo)
7160199 Relief of Ladysmith (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relief of Ladysmith)

Van Reenan (b / w photo)
7160190 Van Reenan (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Van Reenan. Illustration for The Siege of Ladysmith in 120 Pictures from Photographs by Henry Kisch)

Country round Ladysmith (b / w photo)
7160183 Country round Ladysmith (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Country round Ladysmith)

The Effect of a Shell (b / w photo)
7160160 The Effect of a Shell (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Effect of a Shell)

Murchison Street, Ladysmith (b / w photo)
7160151 Murchison Street, Ladysmith (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Murchison Street, Ladysmith)

Trophies (b / w photo)
7160143 Trophies (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trophies. Illustration for The Siege of Ladysmith in 120 Pictures from Photographs by Henry Kisch)

Parading of Troops (b / w photo)
7160139 Parading of Troops (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parading of Troops)

Church Parade (b / w photo)
7160126 Church Parade (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church Parade. Illustration for The Siege of Ladysmith in 120 Pictures from Photographs by Henry)

Group of Dutch Prisoners (b / w photo)
7160124 Group of Dutch Prisoners (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Group of Dutch Prisoners)

Ladysmith Naval Brigade (b / w photo)
7160105 Ladysmith Naval Brigade (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladysmith Naval Brigade)

Ladysmith Garrison, 19th Hussars (b / w photo)
7160096 Ladysmith Garrison, 19th Hussars (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladysmith Garrison, 19th Hussars)

Ladysmith Barracks (b / w photo)
7160093 Ladysmith Barracks (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladysmith Barracks)

The Highlanders dash across the Modder (litho)
3623437 The Highlanders dash across the Modder (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Highlanders dash across the Modder)

Casting shells at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich for the big guns in South Africa
3438734 Casting shells at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich for the big guns in South Africa, from After Pretoria: The Guerilla War published by Harmsworth Bros Limited, 1901 (litho) by Stewart

The Light Side of the War, "Why do these CIVs Weep?"(litho)
1039937 The Light Side of the War, " Why do these CIVs Weep?" (litho) by Walker, Marcella M. (fl.1872-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Light Side of the War)

British soldiers amusing themselves on board the ship taking them to South Africa, 1901 (litho)
7201897 British soldiers amusing themselves on board the ship taking them to South Africa, 1901 (litho) by Prater, Ernest (1864-1950) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lord Roberts, from Twelve Portraits, first published by William Heinemann, 1899 (colour litho)
CMN95602 Lord Roberts, from Twelve Portraits, first published by William Heinemann, 1899 (colour litho) by Nicholson, William (1872-1949)

Arts Tribute to Arms: South Kensington Art Students and their Mafeking Car, from The Illustrated London News
ILN119786 Arts Tribute to Arms: South Kensington Art Students and their Mafeking Car, from The Illustrated London News, 26th May 1900, engraved by Thomas Lascelles (engraving) (b&w photo) by Begg

Banquet in honour of Joseph Chamberlain and Lord Kitchener at the Grocers Company, City of London, 1902 (litho)
7172850 Banquet in honour of Joseph Chamberlain and Lord Kitchener at the Grocers Company, City of London, 1902 (litho) by Blind

Van Reenans Pass (b / w photo)
7160193 Van Reenans Pass (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Van Reenans Pass. Illustration for The Siege of Ladysmith in 120 Pictures from Photographs by)

Road Bridge, Ladysmith (b / w photo)
7160182 Road Bridge, Ladysmith (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Road Bridge, Ladysmith)

Neutral Camp (b / w photo)
7160178 Neutral Camp (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Neutral Camp. Illustration for The Siege of Ladysmith in 120 Pictures from Photographs by Henry)

Neutral Camp, N domba Spruit (b / w photo)
7160173 Neutral Camp, N domba Spruit (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Neutral Camp, N domba Spruit)

Klip River at Ladysmith (b / w photo)
7160154 Klip River at Ladysmith (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Klip River at Ladysmith)

Ladysmith Hospitals (b / w photo)
7160152 Ladysmith Hospitals (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladysmith Hospitals)

A Sad End (b / w photo)
7160147 A Sad End (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sad End. Illustration for The Siege of Ladysmith in 120 Pictures from Photographs by Henry Kisch)

Ladysmith Town Hall (b / w photo)
7160145 Ladysmith Town Hall (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladysmith Town Hall)

Guards Field Pay Office, Ladysmith Garrison (b / w photo)
7160140 Guards Field Pay Office, Ladysmith Garrison (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guards Field Pay Office, Ladysmith Garrison)

Colenso (b / w photo)
7160133 Colenso (b/w photo) by Kisch, David Henry (1847-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colenso. Illustration for The Siege of Ladysmith in 120 Pictures from Photographs by Henry Kisch)

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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.