Eshowe Collection

Fort Nongqayi, Eshowe, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Plan of the Battle of Inyezane, or Siege of Eshowe, 1879
Vintage engraving of Plan of the Battle of Inyezane, or Siege of Eshowewhich took place during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879

Dinizulu, Undabuko and Chingwao, the Exiled Zulu Chiefs, leaving the Gaol at Eshowe, Zululand
1047183 Dinizulu, Undabuko and Chingwao, the Exiled Zulu Chiefs, leaving the Gaol at Eshowe, Zululand, En Route for St Helena (engraving) by English School

Eshowe (b / w photo)
3092510 Eshowe (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eshowe. Illustration for Picturesque South Africa (Dennis Edwards)

Police Barracks, Eshowe (b / w photo)
3092513 Police Barracks, Eshowe (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Police Barracks, Eshowe)

Dabulamanzi, one of the Zulu Leaders at Isandhlwana and Ghingilovo, c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From a photograph. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol

Plan of the Battle of Ghingilovo, c1880. From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1880]

Lower Tugela, Colenso, Natal Province, South Africa
Eshowe Railway Terminus, Lower Tugela (Thukela), Colenso, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: 1905

Royal Hotel, Eshowe, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1930

Ebuhleni School, near Eshowe, Natal Province, South Africa
Teachers and pupils of the Ebuhleni School, at the foot of the Ngoye Hills, near Eshowe, Natal Province, South Africa, a Catholic Mission school founded by an English priest

Dinizulu, Undabuko, and Chingwao, the Exiled Zulu Chiefs, Leaving the Gaol at Eshowe, Zululand, En Route, Engraving 1890

Dinizulu, Undabuko, and Chingwao, the Exiled Zulu Chiefs, Leaving the Gaol at Eshowe, Zululand, En Route, Engraving 1890

Child standing in village in hills, Eshowe, Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Africa

Zulu cultural show near Eshowe, Saakaland (Shakaland), South Africa

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Eshowe: A Historical Journey Through Time Step into the rich history of Eshowe, a small town nestled in the heart of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. From its involvement in significant battles to its cultural heritage, it has witnessed it all. One notable event that took place here was the Siege in 1879 during the Anglo-Zulu War. The Plan of the Battle of Inyezane reveals the strategic maneuvers and intense fighting that occurred within these very grounds. Fort Nongqayi stands as a testament to this turbulent past. Once a stronghold during conflicts, it now serves as a reminder of resilience and strength. Imagine walking through its walls and feeling echoes from centuries ago. In another intriguing moment captured by an engraving, Dinizulu, Undabuko, and Chingwao are seen leaving Gaol at Eshowe on their way to St Helena. This image tells tales of exile and resistance against colonial rule. The black-and-white photograph showcases Eshowe's timeless beauty. Its streets lined with buildings like Police Barracks evoke nostalgia for simpler times when life moved at a slower pace. Dabulamanzi's presence looms large over history as one of the Zulu Leaders who fought valiantly at Isandhlwana and Ghingilovo around 1880. His name is etched into stories passed down through generations. Speaking of Ghingilovo, studying its battle plan offers insights into military strategies employed during those tumultuous times. It unveils how tactics were meticulously devised amidst chaos and uncertainty. During the Boer War in 1900, British concentration camps housed Boer families right here in Eshowe—a stark reminder that conflict often disrupts lives far beyond just soldiers on battlefields. Away from war-torn narratives lies Lower Tugela—a serene landscape where nature thrives despite human conflict.