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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

Background imageBoer War Collection: A New Sport, Duck-Sticking in the Modder River (litho)

A New Sport, Duck-Sticking in the Modder River (litho)
1048452 A New Sport, Duck-Sticking in the Modder River (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A New Sport, Duck-Sticking in the Modder River)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Into the Free State at Last, Montmorencys Scouts crossing the Frontier (litho)

Into the Free State at Last, Montmorencys Scouts crossing the Frontier (litho)
1048441 Into the Free State at Last, Montmorencys Scouts crossing the Frontier (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Into the Free State at Last)

Background imageBoer War Collection: St Patricks Day with the Wounded from the Front, in the Hospital at Pietermaritzburg (litho)

St Patricks Day with the Wounded from the Front, in the Hospital at Pietermaritzburg (litho)
1048438 St Patricks Day with the Wounded from the Front, in the Hospital at Pietermaritzburg (litho) by Macbeth, Robert Walker (1848-1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Joining Hands, how the Forces of Lord Roberts and General Clements met at Norvals Pont (litho)

Joining Hands, how the Forces of Lord Roberts and General Clements met at Norvals Pont (litho)
1048437 Joining Hands, how the Forces of Lord Roberts and General Clements met at Norvals Pont (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joining Hands)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Celebrating the Entry into Bloemfontein, the Dinner given by Lord Roberts at the Club (litho)

Celebrating the Entry into Bloemfontein, the Dinner given by Lord Roberts at the Club (litho)
1048431 Celebrating the Entry into Bloemfontein, the Dinner given by Lord Roberts at the Club (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoer War Collection: A Cool Corner, an Outpost under Cover, Boer Fashion (litho)

A Cool Corner, an Outpost under Cover, Boer Fashion (litho)
1048410 A Cool Corner, an Outpost under Cover, Boer Fashion (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cool Corner, an Outpost under Cover, Boer Fashion)

Background imageBoer War Collection: In Aid of the War Fund, a Procession of Spanish Students in Gibraltar (litho)

In Aid of the War Fund, a Procession of Spanish Students in Gibraltar (litho)
1048391 In Aid of the War Fund, a Procession of Spanish Students in Gibraltar (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Aid of the War Fund)

Background imageBoer War Collection: The Relief of Ladysmith, the Last Position carried by the Royal Lancasters (litho)

The Relief of Ladysmith, the Last Position carried by the Royal Lancasters (litho)
1048390 The Relief of Ladysmith, the Last Position carried by the Royal Lancasters (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Relief of Ladysmith)

Background imageBoer War Collection: A Night Attack on a Kopje during the Investment of Cronje (litho)

A Night Attack on a Kopje during the Investment of Cronje (litho)
1048387 A Night Attack on a Kopje during the Investment of Cronje (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoer War Collection: With a Boer Commando at the Front, Loot after Victory (litho)

With a Boer Commando at the Front, Loot after Victory (litho)
1048385 With a Boer Commando at the Front, Loot after Victory (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With a Boer Commando at the Front, Loot after Victory)

Background imageBoer War Collection: General Frenchs Dash for Kimberley, Crossing the Riet River (litho)

General Frenchs Dash for Kimberley, Crossing the Riet River (litho)
1048382 General Frenchs Dash for Kimberley, Crossing the Riet River (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Frenchs Dash for Kimberley, Crossing the Riet River)

Background imageBoer War Collection: With Lord Methuen on the Modder, the Only Shade on the Veldt (litho)

With Lord Methuen on the Modder, the Only Shade on the Veldt (litho)
1048351 With Lord Methuen on the Modder, the Only Shade on the Veldt (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Lord Methuen on the Modder)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Surrender of Piet Cronje at Paardeberg, 1900 (gravure)

Surrender of Piet Cronje at Paardeberg, 1900 (gravure)
959905 Surrender of Piet Cronje at Paardeberg, 1900 (gravure) by Dupray, Henri-Louis (1841-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surrender of Boer General Piet Cronje to the British at Paardeberg)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Caught on the Hop, an Incident on the Top of the Kopje at Belmont stormed by the Grenadier Guards

Caught on the Hop, an Incident on the Top of the Kopje at Belmont stormed by the Grenadier Guards (litho)
1048671 Caught on the Hop, an Incident on the Top of the Kopje at Belmont stormed by the Grenadier Guards (litho) by Dadd

Background imageBoer War Collection: The Helots (colour litho)

The Helots (colour litho)
964631 The Helots (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Helots. From Truth, 25 December 1900.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBoer War Collection: The Government Awkward Squad (colour litho)

The Government Awkward Squad (colour litho)
964627 The Government Awkward Squad (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Government Awkward Squad)

Background imageBoer War Collection: General Ian Hamiltons return to Pretoria: his force marching past Lord Roberts 30

General Ian Hamiltons return to Pretoria: his force marching past Lord Roberts 30
930993 General Ian Hamiltons return to Pretoria: his force marching past Lord Roberts 30 July 1900 by Browne, Gordon Frederick (1858-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Arrest of an oath breaker

Arrest of an oath breaker
930991 Arrest of an oath breaker by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Flag to Pretoria; After Pretoria; The Guerilla War published by Harmsworth Brothers)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Trekking home

Trekking home
930986 Trekking home by Waugh, J. J. (fl.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Flag to Pretoria; After Pretoria; The Guerilla War published by Harmsworth Brothers Limited c 1910); English

Background imageBoer War Collection: A camp sing song

A camp sing song
930984 A camp sing song by Read, Edward (fl.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Flag to Pretoria; After Pretoria; The Guerilla War published by Harmsworth Brothers Limited c 1910)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Surrender of General Prinsloo 30 July 1900

Surrender of General Prinsloo 30 July 1900
930980 Surrender of General Prinsloo 30 July 1900 by Prater, Ernest (fl.1885-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Flag to Pretoria; After Pretoria; The Guerilla War published by Harmsworth)

Background imageBoer War Collection: An irresistable temptation: Springbok appear where Boers were expected

An irresistable temptation: Springbok appear where Boers were expected
930969 An irresistable temptation: Springbok appear where Boers were expected by Charlton, John (1849-1917); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Clearing the kopjes at Rustenburg

Clearing the kopjes at Rustenburg
930983 Clearing the kopjes at Rustenburg by Woodville, Richard Caton (1825-55); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Flag to Pretoria; After Pretoria; The Guerilla War published by Harmsworth)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Boer swearing neutrality in the courthouse at Ventersdorp, after delivering his rifle

Boer swearing neutrality in the courthouse at Ventersdorp, after delivering his rifle
930968 Boer swearing neutrality in the courthouse at Ventersdorp, after delivering his rifle by Ball, A. C. (fl.1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Surrender of 180 British soldiers to the Boers in South Africa (colour litho)

Surrender of 180 British soldiers to the Boers in South Africa (colour litho)
2807712 Surrender of 180 British soldiers to the Boers in South Africa (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Justice! (colour litho)

Justice! (colour litho)
2807874 Justice! (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Justice! The exiled President Kruger of Transvaal being welcomed in Europe after sailing from his)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Deefeat of the British by the Boers at the Battle of Tweebosch (colour litho)

Deefeat of the British by the Boers at the Battle of Tweebosch (colour litho)
2782281 Deefeat of the British by the Boers at the Battle of Tweebosch (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Punishment meted out to traitors by the Boers (colour litho)

Punishment meted out to traitors by the Boers (colour litho)
2782174 Punishment meted out to traitors by the Boers (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punishment meted out to traitors by the Boers)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Boers reading Lord Kitcheners proclamation in South Africa (colour litho)

Boers reading Lord Kitcheners proclamation in South Africa (colour litho)
2782231 Boers reading Lord Kitcheners proclamation in South Africa (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Krugers Stay In Paris, Rochefort Presents To The Transvaal President The Sword Of Honor Destined

Krugers Stay In Paris, Rochefort Presents To The Transvaal President The Sword Of Honor Destined For Cronje
2798377 Krugers Stay In Paris, Rochefort Presents To The Transvaal President The Sword Of Honor Destined For Cronje (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Background imageBoer War Collection: Map of the theatre of the Boer War (colour litho)

Map of the theatre of the Boer War (colour litho)
2819110 Map of the theatre of the Boer War (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of the theatre of the Boer War)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Map of South Africa (colour litho)

Map of South Africa (colour litho)
2819099 Map of South Africa (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of South Africa. Evenements du Transvaal. Carte de l Afrique Australe)

Background imageBoer War Collection: British troops boarding ships for South Africa (colour litho)

British troops boarding ships for South Africa (colour litho)
2819095 British troops boarding ships for South Africa (colour litho) by Rudaux, Henri (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Joseph Chamberlain, British politician, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)

Joseph Chamberlain, British politician, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796076 Joseph Chamberlain, British politician, illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Chamberlain, British politician)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Visit to South Africa by Joseph Chamberlain (colour litho)

Visit to South Africa by Joseph Chamberlain (colour litho)
2795687 Visit to South Africa by Joseph Chamberlain (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit to South Africa by Joseph Chamberlain)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Victory or death. President Steyn of the Orange Free State addressing Boer troops (colour litho)

Victory or death. President Steyn of the Orange Free State addressing Boer troops (colour litho)
3099119 Victory or death. President Steyn of the Orange Free State addressing Boer troops (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victory or death)

Background imageBoer War Collection: A Boer before a British court in the Transvaal (colour litho)

A Boer before a British court in the Transvaal (colour litho)
3099157 A Boer before a British court in the Transvaal (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Boer before a British court in the Transvaal)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Getting a gun over a nasty place, illustration from After Pretoria

Getting a gun over a nasty place, illustration from After Pretoria
3037454 Getting a gun over a nasty place, illustration from After Pretoria: The Guerilla War, 1902 (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Cronjes surrender, illustration from Cassells History of England

Cronjes surrender, illustration from Cassells History of England
3038974 Cronjes surrender, illustration from Cassells History of England, 1900s (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Boers looting a store in the Grange River property, illustration from After Pretoria

Boers looting a store in the Grange River property, illustration from After Pretoria
3037678 Boers looting a store in the Grange River property, illustration from After Pretoria: The Guerilla War, 1902 (litho) by Sheldon

Background imageBoer War Collection: The wrecking of an armoured train near Vlakfontein, illustration from After Pretoria

The wrecking of an armoured train near Vlakfontein, illustration from After Pretoria
3037654 The wrecking of an armoured train near Vlakfontein, illustration from After Pretoria: The Guerilla War, 1902 (litho) by Waugh

Background imageBoer War Collection: Yorke receives a despatch from Baden-Powell, an illustration from

Yorke receives a despatch from Baden-Powell, an illustration from
STC311017 Yorke receives a despatch from Baden-Powell, an illustration from With Roberts to Pretoria: A Tale of the South African War by G.A. Henty, pub

Background imageBoer War Collection: Saving the Guns at Colenso, 1899 (chromolitho)

Saving the Guns at Colenso, 1899 (chromolitho)
NAM280902 Saving the Guns at Colenso, 1899 (chromolitho) by Berkeley, Stanley (fl.1878-1902, d.1909) (after); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Royal Field Artillery)

Background imageBoer War Collection: Anglo-French Convention signed in London by Paul Cambon (1843-1924) the French Ambassador

Anglo-French Convention signed in London by Paul Cambon (1843-1924) the French Ambassador
XIR125800 Anglo-French Convention signed in London by Paul Cambon (1843-1924) the French Ambassador, and Lord Salisbury (1830-1904) the British Prime Minister, from Le Petit Journal

Background imageBoer War Collection: The Last Shell, Ladysmith, from The Leaguer of Ladysmith, 1900 (colour litho)

The Last Shell, Ladysmith, from The Leaguer of Ladysmith, 1900 (colour litho)
BAL143074 The Last Shell, Ladysmith, from The Leaguer of Ladysmith, 1900 (colour litho) by Captain Clive Dixon (fl.1900); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Background imageBoer War Collection: Flooded Out, from The Leaguer of Ladysmith, 1900 (colour litho)

Flooded Out, from The Leaguer of Ladysmith, 1900 (colour litho)
BAL143064 Flooded Out, from The Leaguer of Ladysmith, 1900 (colour litho) by Captain Clive Dixon (fl.1900); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Background imageBoer War Collection: Military honours being paid to General Georges de Villebois-Mareuil (1847-1900

Military honours being paid to General Georges de Villebois-Mareuil (1847-1900
CHT239228 Military honours being paid to General Georges de Villebois-Mareuil (1847-1900) by the British at the cemetery of Boshof, illustration from 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.