Spion Kop Collection

The Defence of Spion Kop, January 1900, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
The Defence of Spion Kop, January 1900, (c1900). The Boers defeat the British in South Africa. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX"

The Imperial Light Horse at Waggon Hill, January 6, 1900, c1900. Creator: Andre & Sleigh
The Imperial Light Horse at Waggon Hill, January 6, 1900, c1900. The South African Light Horse, a regiment of the British Army, was formed in 1899

'Spionkopje; Afrique Australe, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Spionkopje; Afrique Australe, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

Leeds LS14 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Leeds LS14 3

Bolsover NG20 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Bolsover NG20 0

Her Majesty the Queen visiting her wounded soldiers (litho)
3623434 Her Majesty the Queen visiting her wounded soldiers (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majesty the Queen visiting her wounded soldiers)

General view of the field of battle before Spion Kop (litho)
3623442 General view of the field of battle before Spion Kop (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: General view of the field of battle before Spion Kop)

The Fortune of War (b / w photo)
1599435 The Fortune of War (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fortune of War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 24 March 1900)

Killed at Spion Kop, Ladysmith, and Modder River (b / w photo)
1599250 Killed at Spion Kop, Ladysmith, and Modder River (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Killed at Spion Kop, Ladysmith, and Modder River)

The Late Major-General Sir E. R. P. Woodgate. Died from Wounds received on Spion Kop
LLM459652 The Late Major-General Sir E. R. P. Woodgate. Died from Wounds received on Spion Kop by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Major-General Sir E. R. P. Woodgate)

Under a Hail of Shells, Major Thorneycrofts Stubborn Resistance of the Boer Attack on Spion Kop on 24 January (litho)
1048653 Under a Hail of Shells, Major Thorneycrofts Stubborn Resistance of the Boer Attack on Spion Kop on 24 January (litho) by Craig

Nearing Ladysmith, View from Longwood Farm (litho)
1048354 Nearing Ladysmith, View from Longwood Farm (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nearing Ladysmith, View from Longwood Farm)

Scenes at the Seat of War (b / w photo)
1599400 Scenes at the Seat of War (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes at the Seat of War)

Operations in Natal (litho)
1599332 Operations in Natal (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Operations in Natal, the Retreat over the Tugela after Spion Kop)

Major-General E R P Woodgate, commanding the 9th Brigade in South Africa, wounded at Spion Kop (b / w photo)
1599218 Major-General E R P Woodgate, commanding the 9th Brigade in South Africa, wounded at Spion Kop (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Attack on Spion Kop, 24 January (litho)
1599872 The Attack on Spion Kop, 24 January (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Attack on Spion Kop, 24 January)

The War in South Africa (litho)
1599684 The War in South Africa (litho) by Stewart, Frank Algenon (1877-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in South Africa. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 May 1900)

Sorting the Living from the Dead, Dawn on Spion Kop, 25 January (litho)
1599326 Sorting the Living from the Dead, Dawn on Spion Kop, 25 January (litho) by Villiers, Frederic (1851-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sorting the Living from the Dead)

Invalids at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley (b / w photo)
1599523 Invalids at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invalids at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley)

General View of the Field of Battle before Spion Kop from Gun Hill (litho)
1048657 General View of the Field of Battle before Spion Kop from Gun Hill (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scottish Borders TD7 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Scottish Borders TD7 4

Wychavon WR10 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wychavon WR10 2

Wigan WN4 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wigan WN4 9

Teignbridge TQ13 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Teignbridge TQ13 9

Leicester LE8 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Leicester LE8 9

In Beleaguered Ladysmith - Watching for Buller from Observation Hill, 1900. Creator
In Beleaguered Ladysmith - Watching for Buller from Observation Hill, 1900. British surveillance from Observation hill in Spoin kop during the Second Boer War

The Scene on Spion Kop - Major Thorneycrofts Desperate Situation, 1900. Creator: Frank Craig
The Scene on Spion Kop - Major Thorneycrofts Desperate Situation, 1900. British forces captured what they thought was the summit of Spion Kop

Going Out to the Attack on Spion Kop on January 24, 1900. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II
Going Out to the Attack on Spion Kop on January 24, 1900. The Battle of Spion Kop was fought on the hilltop of Spioenkop in Natal, South Africa from 23-24 January 1900

Sketch and Plan of the Battle of Spion Kop, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Sketch and Plan of the Battle of Spion Kop, 1900. The Battle of Spion Kop was fought on the hilltop of Spioenkop in Natal in South Africa from 23-24 January 1900

The Battle of Spion Kop, Boer War, South Africa, 1900 (1906). From Cassells History of England, Vol. IX, [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1906]

View from Spion Kop, South Africa, 2nd Boer War, 1901. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
View from Spion Kop, South Africa, 2nd Boer War, 1901. Scene of Bullers terrific battles, Tugela River and Zwartz Kop from Spion Kop. Looking southeast

South slope of Spion Kop, South Africa, Boer War, 1901. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
South slope of Spion Kop, South Africa, Boer War, 1901. In January 1900, the hill of Spion Kop was the scene of a major defeat for the British army under General Sir Redvers Buller at the hands of

Spion Kop, from a Boer trench on Krantz Kloot, South Africa, 1901. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Spion Kop, from a Boer trench on Krantz Kloot, South Africa, 1901. Stereoscopic card. In January 1900, the hill of Spion Kop was the scene of a major defeat for the British army under General Sir

Liverpool fans in the Kop End
Football - 1972 / 1973 First Division - Liverpool 3 West Ham United 2 Liverpool fans at the Kop end hold up flags, scarves and banners, at Anfield. 26/08/1972

BOER WAR: BRITISH BATTERY. The British 28th Battery under the command of General Sir Redvers Henry Buller on its way to capturing Spion Kop in January, 1900

Fuchsia Spion Kop
Fuchsia flowers (Fuchsia Spion Kop ). Photographed in July

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"Remembering the Historic Battle of Spion Kop: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to Bolsover NG20 0 Map, where history unfolds before your eyes. Her Majesty the Queen's visit to her wounded soldiers during the battle is captured in a poignant lithograph. The general view of the field of battle showcases the intensity and magnitude of this significant event. "The Fortune of War" is frozen in a black and white photograph, reminding us of the sacrifices made by brave souls at Spion Kop, Ladysmith, and Modder River. Major-General Sir E. R. P Woodgate's tragic demise from wounds received on Spion Kop serves as a somber reminder of the toll war takes. Witness Major Thorneycroft's unwavering resistance against Boer attacks on Spion Kop through an awe-inspiring lithograph titled "Under a Hail of Shells. " Longwood Farm provides a glimpse into what it was like nearing Ladysmith during those tumultuous times. Scenes at the Seat of War come alive through captivating black and white photographs that transport you to Natal, where operations were underway. Another striking image portrays Major-General E. R. P Woodgate commanding his brigade with pride before being wounded at Spion Kop. Finally, immerse yourself in "The Attack on Spion Kop, " depicted vividly in a lithograph capturing its significance on January 24th. This caption offers just a glimpse into this historic battle that shaped nations and left an indelible mark on history.