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Memorial, Kimberley, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
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Memorial, Kimberley, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Honoured Dead Memorial, Kimberley, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. Date: circa 1908
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Boer Cannon Cape Columns Dead Doric Guard Honoured Important Kimberley Neoclassical Plain Rectangular Siege
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This stunning print captures the Honoured Dead Memorial in Kimberley, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. The monument stands tall and proud, a symbol of remembrance for those who lost their lives during the Boer War.
The architecture is grand and imposing, with large neoclassical columns framing the entrance to the memorial. The steps leading up to the monument add a sense of importance and reverence to the scene.
The plain rectangular design of the memorial gives it a timeless quality, while the Doric columns add a touch of classical elegance. Stone cannons flank either side of the entrance, reminding visitors of the siege that took place during this tumultuous time in South African history.
A lone guard stands watch at attention near an old gun carriage, embodying strength and dedication to honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The soldier's presence adds a human element to this otherwise stoic scene.
Overall, this print captures not only a physical structure but also an emotional connection to history and memory. It serves as a powerful reminder of the past struggles faced by those in Kimberley during this turbulent period in South Africa's past.
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