Mafikeng Collection

Market square, Mafeking, South Africa
Market square in Mafeking (Mahikeng, Mafikeng), NW Province, South Africa, with people and stalls, with shops in the distance. Date: circa 1910s

Mafeking: The Wolf that never Sleeps, from material supplied by Major F. D
STC363431 Mafeking: The Wolf that never Sleeps, from material supplied by Major F.D. Baillie, Correspondent of the Morning Post (litho) by Hatherell, W

Colonel Plumers Gallant Attempt to Relieve Mafeking from the North, after F. J
STC363446 Colonel Plumers Gallant Attempt to Relieve Mafeking from the North, after F.J. Mackenzie (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sleepless Mafeking - Hot Work in the Trenches (litho)
STC363442 Sleepless Mafeking - Hot Work in the Trenches (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Night Sortie From Mafeking (litho)
STC363411 Night Sortie From Mafeking (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

British South African Police Escorting Boer Prisoners To Gaol After The Taking Of Mafeking. From The Book South Africa And The Transvaal War By Louis Creswicke, Published 1900

Drift over Molopo River, Mafeking, South Africa
Drift over the Molopo River at Mafeking (Mahikeng, Mafikeng), NW Province, South Africa, where a Boer attack took place in May 1900 towards the end of the Siege of Mafeking during the Second Boer

Blockhouse, Fort Methuen, Mafeking, South Africa
Blockhouse of the South Lancashire Regiment, Fort Methuen, at Mafeking (Mahikeng, Mafikeng), NW Province, South Africa, during the Second Boer War. Date: circa 1900

Siege obelisk, Mafeking, South Africa
Siege obelisk (war memorial) in Mafeking (Mahikeng, Mafikeng), NW Province, South Africa, with the Town Hall in the background

Town Hall and Siege Obelisk, Mafeking, South Africa
Town Hall and Siege Obelisk (war memorial) in Mafeking (Mahikeng, Mafikeng), NW Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1910

Recreation ground, Mafeking, South Africa
Recreation ground in Mafeking (Mahikeng, Mafikeng), NW Province, South Africa, with a match in progress. Date: circa 1910s

Railway station, Mafeking, South Africa
Railway station, Mafeking (Mahikeng, Mafikeng), NW Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1925

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Mafikeng, a historical town located in South Africa, holds within its borders the echoes of a tumultuous past. Stepping into Market Square, one can almost feel the weight of history lingering in the air. It was here that Mafeking faced its last attack, as brave B. S. A. Police escorted Boer prisoners to the gaol. Known as "The Wolf that never Sleeps, " Mafeking's resilience shines through even today. Major F. D. 's materials vividly depict the indomitable spirit of this town during trying times. Colonel Plumer's gallant attempt to relieve Mafeking from the North stands as a testament to unwavering determination. In those sleepless nights, when hot work filled the trenches and danger lurked at every corner, Mafeking stood strong. The lithographs capture both the intensity and bravery displayed during night sorties from this resilient town. Drifting over Molopo River reveals another facet of Mafeking's beauty - an oasis amidst chaos. Fort Methuen's blockhouse serves as a reminder of strength and protection that once guarded these lands. The Siege Obelisk proudly stands tall in honor of those who endured unimaginable hardships during this historic siege. Town Hall stands beside it, symbolizing unity and community spirit forged through adversity. Beyond battles and strife lies recreation ground - where laughter echoed across fields once marred by conflict. And nearby is the railway station; witness to countless stories of hope and despair passing through its gates. Mafikeng may be defined by its turbulent past but it has emerged stronger than ever before – a living testament to human resilience against all odds.