Boers Collection (page 8)

Scenes in Griquatown (b / w photo)
1593087 Scenes in Griquatown (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in Griquatown. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 December 1899)

Likely Cover for Boers in Action, View on Bontibok Flats, Cathcart District
1592709 Likely Cover for Boers in Action, View on Bontibok Flats, Cathcart District, with Giakas Kop in the Distance (engraving) by Forestier

The South African Crisis, the Paardekraal Meeting (engraving)
1592305 The South African Crisis, the Paardekraal Meeting (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The South African Crisis, the Paardekraal Meeting)

The late Major Heath and his Armoured Train, blown up by Boers on 17 May (b / w photo)
1593721 The late Major Heath and his Armoured Train, blown up by Boers on 17 May (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Our troops blowing up a military railway north of Bloemfontein (litho)
3794446 Our troops blowing up a military railway north of Bloemfontein (litho) by Pearse, Alfred (19th/20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Source unknown); British, out of copyright

The Operations in Natal, the Action of 10 April at Sundays River (litho)
1599654 The Operations in Natal, the Action of 10 April at Sundays River (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Operations in Natal)

The Boers Most Annoying Weapon, the 37-millimetre Maxim Automatic Gun (b / w photo)
1599291 The Boers Most Annoying Weapon, the 37-millimetre Maxim Automatic Gun (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boers Most Annoying Weapon)

The Rising of the Tugela, Boers cut off at Hlangwani Hill (engraving)
1599262 The Rising of the Tugela, Boers cut off at Hlangwani Hill (engraving) by Stewart, Frank Algenon (1877-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising of the Tugela)

The War in the Transvaal (b / w photo)
1599151 The War in the Transvaal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Transvaal)

Captured by De Wet, the Yeomanry Hospital taken at Roodeval by the Boers (b / w photo)
1600059 Captured by De Wet, the Yeomanry Hospital taken at Roodeval by the Boers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captured by De Wet)

The Escape of Captains Haldane and Le Mesurier from Pretoria (litho)
1599836 The Escape of Captains Haldane and Le Mesurier from Pretoria (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

From Laings Nek to Standerton, the Boer Retirement before Buller (b / w photo)
1600151 From Laings Nek to Standerton, the Boer Retirement before Buller (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Laings Nek to Standerton)

The Colonials First Great Chance, Colonel Pilchers Clever Attack on Sunnyside Kopje (litho)
1599881 The Colonials First Great Chance, Colonel Pilchers Clever Attack on Sunnyside Kopje (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Guerilla Warfare in South Africa, De Wets Night Surprise of the British Camp at Tweefontein on 24 December (litho)
1629885 The Guerilla Warfare in South Africa, De Wets Night Surprise of the British Camp at Tweefontein on 24 December (litho) by Woodville

The Guerilla Warfare in South Africa (litho)
1628357 The Guerilla Warfare in South Africa (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Guerilla Warfare in South Africa)

A Snare for the Boers, an Indispensable Feature at a Blockhouse on the Transvaal Railway, Humours of the War
1037434 A Snare for the Boers, an Indispensable Feature at a Blockhouse on the Transvaal Railway, Humours of the War, Boers trying newly captured Mounts (litho) by Maud, William T

The Rebellion in the Transvaal and Basuto-Land (engraving)
1037606 The Rebellion in the Transvaal and Basuto-Land (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rebellion in the Transvaal and Basuto-Land)

Transvaal (colour litho)
3656562 Transvaal (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Transvaal. Illustration for childrens game.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

The Battle of Ladysmith, Artillery racing into Action to shell the Boers on Pepworth Hill (litho)
1043346 The Battle of Ladysmith, Artillery racing into Action to shell the Boers on Pepworth Hill (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Ladysmith)

Life in the Camp on the Mooi River, which was lately shelled by the Boers (litho)
1043336 Life in the Camp on the Mooi River, which was lately shelled by the Boers (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Views of Estcourt, Natal, beleaguered by the Boers (b / w photo)
1043314 Views of Estcourt, Natal, beleaguered by the Boers (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views of Estcourt, Natal)

Mafeking, on the Transvaal Border, which Colonel Baden-Powell is holding against the Boers (b / w photo)
1043214 Mafeking, on the Transvaal Border, which Colonel Baden-Powell is holding against the Boers (b/w photo) by English photographer

The patriotism of the Boers: women and children helping out on the front line (colour litho)
3099106 The patriotism of the Boers: women and children helping out on the front line (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: The patriotism of the Boers)

Boers preparing to carry out an ambush in the mountains (colour litho)
3099099 Boers preparing to carry out an ambush in the mountains (colour litho) by Meaulle, Fortune Louis (1844-1901); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boers capturing the Armoured Train near Kraaipan (litho)
1048766 Boers capturing the Armoured Train near Kraaipan (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boers capturing the Armoured Train near Kraaipan)

The Great Attack on Ladysmith, the Final Repulse of the Boers on Wagon Hill (litho)
1048660 The Great Attack on Ladysmith, the Final Repulse of the Boers on Wagon Hill (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Attack on Ladysmith)

The Last Stand made by the Boers before Kimberley, our Cavalry charging in the Engagement at Klip Drift (litho)
1048648 The Last Stand made by the Boers before Kimberley, our Cavalry charging in the Engagement at Klip Drift (litho) by Small

A Boer Farmer (chromolitho)
1108247 A Boer Farmer (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Boer Farmer. One of a series of cigarette cards)

Battle of Spion Kop, January 1900 (chromolitho)
1094276 Battle of Spion Kop, January 1900 (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Spion Kop, January 1900)

President Paul Kruger, General Piet Joubert and a map of the Transvaal and Orange Free State (colour litho)
980291 President Paul Kruger, General Piet Joubert and a map of the Transvaal and Orange Free State (colour litho) by German School

Prinsloos Last Stand in the Valley of the Little Caledon: The Boers Position on the Heights, 1901. Hendrik Frederik Prinsloo (1861-1900)

Prinsloos Commando Retreating to the Brandwater Basin after the Fight at Retiefs Nek, 1901. Hendrik Frederik Prinsloo (1861-1900)

The Capture of De Wets Convoy at Reitz, June 6, 1901, 1902. Attack on Boer waggons by Colonel De Lisles Force.. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VII", by Louis Creswicke

Defeat of a Night Attempt to Cross the Railway, 1902. Creator: Allan Stewart
Defeat of a Night Attempt to Cross the Railway, 1902. Searchlights, powered by mobile generators, were used to light up the railways against Boer attack at night

The Engagement at Vlakfontein: The Derbyshires Re-Taking their Guns, 1902. Creator: Unknown
The Engagement at Vlakfontein: The Derbyshires Re-Taking the Guns at the Point of the Bayonet, 1902. The Derbyshire Regiment recapture guns taken by Boers at high cost, 18 were killed and 70 wounded

A Night Attack: Defending a Train Derailed by the Boers, 1902. Creator: Frank Dadd
A Night Attack: Defending a Train Derailed by the Boers, 1902. Trains were derailed and the lines were often damaged fom October 1900 - May 1902. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

Lord Roberts and His Staff Watching the Boers Retreat from Zand River; General French in Pursuit on the Extreme Left, 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

The Reddersburg Mishap: Men of the Irish Rifles and Mounted Infantry Delivering Up Their Arms, 1901. Troops led by General Christiaan de Wet attacked a convoy of 600 of the Royal Irish Rifles

Surrendered Boers at Belfast Anxious to Join the National Scouts, 1902. Creator: F de Harnen
Surrendered Boers at Belfast Anxious to Join the National Scouts after being addressed by Lord Kitchener, 1902. Lord Kitchener as Chief of Staff (1900-1902)

Brilliant Defence by New Zealanders at Holspruit, February 25, 1902, 1902. Creator
Brilliant Defence by New Zealanders at Holspruit, February 25, 1902, 1902. Hoedspruit in Limpopo, South Africa was seconded by the British as a garrison to intercept shipments of arms being sent by

The Gallant Bugler of Fort Itala, 1902. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II
The Gallant Bugler of Fort Itala, 1902. British forces defend a garrison at Fort Itala, under Boer attack on the full moon, 26 September 1901. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

The Relief of Ladysmith - The Last Rush at Hlangwane Hill, 1900. Creator: Rene Bull
The Relief of Ladysmith - The Last Rush at Hlangwane Hill, 1900. The Boers, under heavy bombardment abandoned Hlangwane and withdrew north of the Tugela

De Wet, 1901. Creator: Unknown
De Wet, 1901. Christiaan de Wet (1854-1922) Boer general, rebel leader and politician planned the surprise attack on Sannas Post followerd by victory at Reddersburg

Shell from the Naval Brigade Dispersing Boers from Behind the Seven Sisters Kopjes, 1900
Shell from the Naval Brigade Dispersing Boers from Behind the Seven Sisters Kopjes, During the Action of 7th March at Le Gallais Kopje, near Osfontein, 1900

The Formal Surrender of Bloemfontein, 1900. Creator: Joseph Finnemore
The Formal Surrender of Bloemfontein, 1900. Bloemfontein, founded as a British outpost by Major Henry Douglas Warden and capital of the Orange Free State surrendered to the British on 13 March 1900

Majuba Day - Cronje Surrenders to Lord Roberts at Paardeberg, 1900
" Majuba Day" - Cronje Surrenders to Lord Roberts at Paardeberg", 1900. The surrender of Piet Cronje to the British after the Battle of Paardeberg on 27 February 1900 - previously a

Night Attack on a Boer Convoy by Mounted Infantry Under Colonel Williams, 1902. Creator
Night Attack on a Boer Convoy by Mounted Infantry Under Colonel Williams, 1902. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VII", by Louis Creswicke. [The Caxton Publishing Co

The Battle of Paardeberg, 1900. Creator: Sidney E Paget
The Battle of Paardeberg, 1900. The Battle of Paardeberg was fought during the Second Boer War. Piet Cronjes Boer army in retreat, was intercepted by Major General John French at Paardeberg

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"Unveiling the Untold Stories of Boers: A Glimpse into their Struggles and Triumphs" Step back in time to the tumultuous era of the Boer War, where bravery and resilience defined a nation. From Tweebosch to Colenso, these battlefields witnessed the indomitable spirit of the Boer people. Picture No. 11993320 captures a pivotal moment in history - "The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th, 1900. " The image freezes time as brave Boer soldiers fiercely defend their land against foreign invaders during this Second Boer War. General Methuen's surrender to de la Rey on March 7th, 1902, stands as a testament to both sides' unwavering determination. This iconic photograph symbolizes not only defeat but also an unyielding fight for freedom. Amidst war-torn landscapes, we delve into lesser-known aspects such as Bishop Colenso's residence at Bishopstowe during the Zulu war. St Peters Church at Pietermaritz serves as a poignant reminder of faith amidst chaos. Before conflict engulfed South Africa, pre-1900 images depict peaceful scenes of African outspanning by Boers. These snapshots offer glimpses into their lives before embarking on the Great Trek - a defining chapter in Victorian history. Even beyond warfare, resistance against British rule manifested through official anti-British First Boer War protest cards that circulated among passionate individuals like Achille Beltrame (1871-1945). Join us on this historical journey as we unravel untold stories and shed light on remarkable moments etched forever in our collective memory—the story of boers—unconquerable warriors who shaped South Africa's destiny with courage and conviction.