Boer War Collection (page 5)

With Sir Charles Warrens Force, the 11th Brigade crossing the Little Bushman River (litho)
1048805 With Sir Charles Warrens Force, the 11th Brigade crossing the Little Bushman River (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Enlisting Stretcher-Bearers for the Front at Pietermaritzburg (litho)
1048798 Enlisting Stretcher-Bearers for the Front at Pietermaritzburg (litho) by Spence, Percy F.S. (1868-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

In the Nick of Time, a Gallant Trooper picks up Dismounted Comrade (litho)
1048779 In the Nick of Time, a Gallant Trooper picks up Dismounted Comrade (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Nick of Time)

The War in South Africa (litho)
1048743 The War in South Africa (litho) by Spence, Percy F.S. (1868-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South Africa)

The Departure of the City of London Imperial Volunteers for South Africa (litho)
1048718 The Departure of the City of London Imperial Volunteers for South Africa (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Repairing Damage done by the Boers, mending the Line near Belmont (litho)
1048715 Repairing Damage done by the Boers, mending the Line near Belmont (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Repairing Damage done by the Boers)

The Last Train to leave Ladysmith, the Armoured Train which carried General French running the Gauntlet of the Boers
1043467 The Last Train to leave Ladysmith, the Armoured Train which carried General French running the Gauntlet of the Boers (litho) by Dadd

A Messenger of Death, a Good Shot by the Naval Brigade at Estcourt, on 18 November (litho)
1043466 A Messenger of Death, a Good Shot by the Naval Brigade at Estcourt, on 18 November (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Messenger of Death)

South Africa, Christmas, 1899 (litho)
1043463 South Africa, Christmas, 1899 (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Africa, Christmas, 1899)

Fighting is Hungry Work (litho)
1043425 Fighting is Hungry Work (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fighting is Hungry Work)

Following his Footsteps (litho)
1043415 Following his Footsteps (litho) by Hare, St. George (1857-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Following his Footsteps)

Trying to Surprise a Mobile Enemy, a Night March (litho)
1043412 Trying to Surprise a Mobile Enemy, a Night March (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trying to Surprise a Mobile Enemy, a Night March)

In Memory of the Guards who have died for their Country (litho)
1043410 In Memory of the Guards who have died for their Country (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Memory of the Guards who have died for their Country)

On the African Margate Sands, an Effort of Imagination (engraving)
1043404 On the African Margate Sands, an Effort of Imagination (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the African Margate Sands)

A Hearty Send-off by the Cape Town Highlanders, the New Zealand Contingent leaving Cape Town for the Front (litho)
1043398 A Hearty Send-off by the Cape Town Highlanders, the New Zealand Contingent leaving Cape Town for the Front (litho) by Small

Landing a Wounded and Captured Boer General at Cape Town (litho)
1043392 Landing a Wounded and Captured Boer General at Cape Town (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Landing a Wounded and Captured Boer General at Cape Town)

The Princess of Waless Hospital Ship, below Deck (litho)
1043364 The Princess of Waless Hospital Ship, below Deck (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Princess of Waless Hospital Ship, below Deck)

Battle of Ladysmith, the Imperial Light Horse at Pepworth Hill to the Rescue (litho)
1043355 Battle of Ladysmith, the Imperial Light Horse at Pepworth Hill to the Rescue (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Ladysmith)

Sir F Forestier-Walker reviewing the Cape Volunteers, the Highlanders marching past (b / w photo)
1043335 Sir F Forestier-Walker reviewing the Cape Volunteers, the Highlanders marching past (b/w photo) by English photographer

The Red Cross and the War, an Ambulance Train arriving at Durban (litho)
1043334 The Red Cross and the War, an Ambulance Train arriving at Durban (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Red Cross and the War)

Life on Board a Transport, Drums and Fifes on the Forecastle Deck (litho)
1043305 Life on Board a Transport, Drums and Fifes on the Forecastle Deck (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Life on Board a Transport)

Testing an Armoured Train at Pietermaritzburg (litho)
1043291 Testing an Armoured Train at Pietermaritzburg (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Testing an Armoured Train at Pietermaritzburg)

The War in South Africa, from the Cape to the Front (b / w photo)
1043282 The War in South Africa, from the Cape to the Front (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South Africa)

Is it Peace or War? An Incident in the Voyage of the "Tintagel Castle"to the Cape (litho)
1043255 Is it Peace or War? An Incident in the Voyage of the " Tintagel Castle" to the Cape (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Consignment of Mules at Gibraltar for Transport Service in South Africa (litho)
1043250 A Consignment of Mules at Gibraltar for Transport Service in South Africa (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The War, the Fleet of Steamers hired by the Government as Transports to convey the Troops to South Africa (litho)
1043230 The War, the Fleet of Steamers hired by the Government as Transports to convey the Troops to South Africa (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War)

Preparing for War at Woolwich (litho)
1043167 Preparing for War at Woolwich (litho) by Spence, Percy F.S. (1868-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for War at Woolwich)

Getting the Field Hospital Stores ready at Woolwich for Shipment (litho)
1043148 Getting the Field Hospital Stores ready at Woolwich for Shipment (litho) by Spence, Percy F.S. (1868-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Packing Zinc Scraps for making Gas for the Balloon Section of the Royal Engineers at Woolwich (litho)
1043147 Packing Zinc Scraps for making Gas for the Balloon Section of the Royal Engineers at Woolwich (litho) by Spence, Percy F.S

"Peace is Proclaimed", the Scene outside the Mansion House on Sunday Evening (litho)
1043775 " Peace is Proclaimed", the Scene outside the Mansion House on Sunday Evening (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Descending a Spruit, a Rough Road for the Guns (litho)
1048664 Descending a Spruit, a Rough Road for the Guns (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Descending a Spruit, a Rough Road for the Guns)

New Zealanders to the Rescue, saving a Picket of the Yorkshire Regiment near Slingersfontein (litho)
1048658 New Zealanders to the Rescue, saving a Picket of the Yorkshire Regiment near Slingersfontein (litho) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Patient Victims of the War, Wounded Horses sent back from the Front being examined (litho)
1048639 Patient Victims of the War, Wounded Horses sent back from the Front being examined (litho) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Patient Victims of the War)

The Ambuscade at Koorn Spruit, a Critical Moment (litho)
1048635 The Ambuscade at Koorn Spruit, a Critical Moment (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ambuscade at Koorn Spruit, a Critical Moment)

An Unwarlike Group in Cronjes Laager (litho)
1048608 An Unwarlike Group in Cronjes Laager (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Unwarlike Group in Cronjes Laager)

After the Ball is Over, a Scene in Cronjes Laager after the Surrender (litho)
1048605 After the Ball is Over, a Scene in Cronjes Laager after the Surrender (litho) by Calkin, Lance (1859-1936); Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Ball is Over)

The Surrender at Paardeberg, marshalling the Prisoners (litho)
1048599 The Surrender at Paardeberg, marshalling the Prisoners (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Surrender at Paardeberg, marshalling the Prisoners)

The Camp of the Gordon Highlanders during a Bombardment (litho)
1048594 The Camp of the Gordon Highlanders during a Bombardment (litho) by Maud, William T. (1865-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Camp of the Gordon Highlanders during a Bombardment)

Relief at Last, the Sick and Wounded getting the First Sight of the Deliverers (litho)
1048586 Relief at Last, the Sick and Wounded getting the First Sight of the Deliverers (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relief at Last)

"Ware Long Tom", a Warning from the Sentry (litho)
1048580 " Ware Long Tom", a Warning from the Sentry (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Ware Long Tom")

Civilians obtaining Passes from the Military Authorities at the Court House (litho)
1048574 Civilians obtaining Passes from the Military Authorities at the Court House (litho) by Soper, George (1870-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Lucky Escape for the Cavalry while on the March to Thaba Nchu (litho)
1048563 A Lucky Escape for the Cavalry while on the March to Thaba Nchu (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Difficult Task, adjusting Kaffir Claims for Compensation after the Boer Invasion (litho)
1048560 A Difficult Task, adjusting Kaffir Claims for Compensation after the Boer Invasion (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Difficult Task)

How Bethunes Mounted Infantry crossed the Tugela (litho)
1048559 How Bethunes Mounted Infantry crossed the Tugela (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: How Bethunes Mounted Infantry crossed the Tugela)

A Threatened Attack at Dawn on Colonel Plumers Column, preparing to Defend a Kopje (litho)
1048534 A Threatened Attack at Dawn on Colonel Plumers Column, preparing to Defend a Kopje (litho) by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Relief of Mafeking (litho)
1048504 The Relief of Mafeking (litho) by Dixon, Charles Edward (1872-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Relief of Mafeking)

Horse Artillery crossing a Deep Nullah near Bloemfontein (litho)
1048470 Horse Artillery crossing a Deep Nullah near Bloemfontein (litho) by Scott, Georges Bertin (1873-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

What the War has done to our Cavalry Horses, a Trooper leading his Worn-Out Charger (litho)
1048467 What the War has done to our Cavalry Horses, a Trooper leading his Worn-Out Charger (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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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.