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We want to be Annexed, Mafeking Arch welcomes Chamberlain
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We want to be Annexed, Mafeking Arch welcomes Chamberlain
We want to be Annexed, Mafeking Arch welcoming Mr Joseph Chamberlain
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We Want to be Annexed - Mafeking Arch Welcomes Mr. Joseph Chamberlain
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is a captivating historical postcard image by Terry Parker, available through Mary Evans Prints Online. This photograph offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment during the Second Boer War in South Africa, which took place from 1899 to 1902. The image focuses on the Mafeking Arch, a triumphal gateway built in honor of the British victory in the Siege of Mafeking. The arch, adorned with Union Jack flags and bunting, stands proudly in the background. In the foreground, a large crowd of people, mostly locals, eagerly await the arrival of a prominent British political figure, Mr. Joseph Chamberlain. Chamberlain, a British statesman and colonial secretary, played a significant role in the British response to the Boer uprising. His visit to Mafeking, a town that had successfully withstood a long siege by the Boer forces, was a symbolic gesture of British dominance and control in the region. The people of Mafeking, hoping for annexation to the British Empire, expressed their desire for protection and unity with the British through their enthusiastic welcome. The image captures the political and emotional significance of the moment, with the Union Jack flags and bunting symbolizing British power and influence, and the excited crowd representing the aspirations and hopes of the local population. This postcard is an essential historical document that offers insights into the complexities of colonialism, nationalism, and the human desire for security and belonging.
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