Laings Nek Collection

SECOND BOER WAR, 1900. Tunnel at Laings Nek in Drakensberg, South Africa, blown up by the Boers during the Second Boer War, 1900. Illustration from a photograph by John Ferguson, 1900

Laing's Nek Tunnel, c1900. Creator: N. P. Edwards
Laing's Nek Tunnel, c1900. Steam train in the Drakensberg mountains, South Africa. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

The Revolt in the Transvaal, the Attack on Laings Nek under the Late Sir G P Colley, 28 January 1881 (engraving)
1037848 The Revolt in the Transvaal, the Attack on Laings Nek under the Late Sir G P Colley, 28 January 1881 (engraving) by Wilson

The War in South Africa (b / w photo)
1599710 The War in South Africa (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South Africa)

General Sir George Pomeroy Colley, KCSI, killed at Majuba Hill, Laings Nek, on Sunday Last (engraving)
1590272 General Sir George Pomeroy Colley, KCSI, killed at Majuba Hill, Laings Nek, on Sunday Last (engraving) by English School

The Peace Negotiations, Scenes of the Boer Peace Settlement in 1881 (engraving)
1629588 The Peace Negotiations, Scenes of the Boer Peace Settlement in 1881 (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Peace Negotiations)

The Negotiations in the Transvaal, Evacuation of Laings Nek, 24 March (engraving)
1037735 The Negotiations in the Transvaal, Evacuation of Laings Nek, 24 March (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Negotiations in the Transvaal)

The Trouble in South Africa (engraving)
1599037 The Trouble in South Africa (engraving) by Prior, Melton (1845-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trouble in South Africa)

The Transvaal Crisis, Scenes at the Front (engraving)
1592744 The Transvaal Crisis, Scenes at the Front (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Crisis, Scenes at the Front)

The Transvaal Crisis, Laings Nek, the Scene of General Sir G Colleys Repulse on 28 January 1881 (engraving)
1592642 The Transvaal Crisis, Laings Nek, the Scene of General Sir G Colleys Repulse on 28 January 1881 (engraving) by English School

Making Good Damage done by the Boers at Laings Nek, In Hospital at Pietermaritzburg
1039848 Making Good Damage done by the Boers at Laings Nek, In Hospital at Pietermaritzburg, An Artist in Plaster of Paris (litho) by Waugh, J. J

The Late Rising in the Transvaal, Wounded Soldiers from Laings Nek and Ingogo landing at Portsmouth (engraving)
1054425 The Late Rising in the Transvaal, Wounded Soldiers from Laings Nek and Ingogo landing at Portsmouth (engraving) by English School

The Revolt in the Transvaal, General Colleys Camp and the Battle of Majuba Hill, 27 February (engraving)
1037829 The Revolt in the Transvaal, General Colleys Camp and the Battle of Majuba Hill, 27 February (engraving) by English School

Map of the Transvaal Border between Newcastle, Laings Nek, and Wakkerstroom (engraving)
1590263 Map of the Transvaal Border between Newcastle, Laings Nek, and Wakkerstroom (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Floreat Etona!, 1882 (oil on canvas)
CH422653 Floreat Etona!, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Butler, Lady (Elizabeth Southerden Thompson) (1846-1933); 84.4x78.1 cm; 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 Revolt in the Transvaal (engraving)
1037657 The Revolt in the Transvaal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Revolt in the Transvaal)

Plan of Battle of Laings Nek, First Boer War
Vintage illustration Battle of Laings Nek, a major battle fought at Laings Nek during the First Boer War on 28 January 1881. 19th Century

Covering the retreat of the fifty-eighth regiment after the Battle of Laings Nek, c1880. Episode of the First Boer War (1880-1881). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Plan of the Battle of Laings Nek (January 28, 1881), c1880s. Episode of the First Boer War (1880-1881). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

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"Laings Nek: A Historic Battlefield in the Heart of South Africa's Drakensberg" Step back in time to the Second Boer War, a pivotal moment in South African history. Laings Nek, nestled within the majestic Drakensberg mountains, witnessed significant events that shaped the course of this conflict. In 1881, tensions escalated during "The Revolt in the Transvaal. " The late Sir G. P. Colley led an attack on Laings Nek, as depicted in a powerful engraving from that era. However, fate had other plans for General Colley when he met his untimely demise at Majuba Hill – forever etching his name into history. Fast forward to 1900 and "The War in South Africa" raged on. The tunnel at Laings Nek became a strategic target as it was blown up by forces involved in this intense conflict. Scenes captured through black and white photography depict soldiers amidst chaos and uncertainty. Amidst turmoil came moments of respite with "The Peace Negotiations. " Engravings portray scenes of settlement after negotiations took place following the Battle at Laings Nek. Evacuation occurred on March 24th under tense circumstances - another chapter etched into these historic grounds. "The Trouble in South Africa" continued to unfold as engravings showcased scenes from various fronts during "The Transvaal Crisis. " One such scene immortalizes General Sir G Colleys' repulse at Laings Nek on January 28th, 1881 – a testament to both bravery and sacrifice. Even amidst destruction, hope emerged with efforts to heal wounded soldiers. An artist skillfully crafted plaster casts depicting damage done by Boers at Laing's Nek while others found solace within hospitals like Pietermaritzburg. As conflicts subsided, wounded soldiers returned home; Portsmouth welcomed those injured during battles at both Laing's Nek and Ingogo.