Boers Collection (#9)

Majuba Day - Cronje Surrenders to Lord Roberts at Paardeberg, 1900
" Majuba Day" - Cronje Surrenders to Lord Roberts at Paardeberg", 1900. The surrender of Piet Cronje to the British after the Battle of Paardeberg on 27 February 1900 - previously a

Night Attack on a Boer Convoy by Mounted Infantry Under Colonel Williams, 1902. Creator
Night Attack on a Boer Convoy by Mounted Infantry Under Colonel Williams, 1902. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. VII", by Louis Creswicke. [The Caxton Publishing Co

The Battle of Paardeberg, 1900. Creator: Sidney E Paget
The Battle of Paardeberg, 1900. The Battle of Paardeberg was fought during the Second Boer War. Piet Cronjes Boer army in retreat, was intercepted by Major General John French at Paardeberg

Night Sortie from Mafeking, 1900. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II
Night Sortie from Mafeking, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Cronjes Stronghold on the Modder River, 1900. Creator: HC Seppings Wright
Cronjes Stronghold on the Modder River, 1900. Piet Cronjes Boer army and British forces in entrenched opposition on the Modder River. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol

General Cronje, 1900. Creator: M Plumbe
General Cronje, 1900. Piet Cronje (1836-1911) general of the South African Republics military forces during the Anglo-Boer wars of 1880-1881 and 1899-1902

Capture of a Boer Convoy by General Frenchs Troops near Kimberley, 1900. Creator
Capture of a Boer Convoy by General Frenchs Troops near Kimberley, 1900. During the Relief of Kimberle, a convoy of Boer wagons reached the crossing of the Modder at Paardeberg Drift when British

The Last Stand Made By The Boers Before Kimberley-Charge of British Cavalry, 1900
The Last Stand Made By The Boers Before Kimberley-Charge of British Cavalry in the Engagement at Klip Drift, 1900. Major-General John French charged his cavalry at Klip Drift during the Relief of

The Battle of Elandslaagte - Charge of the 5th Lancers, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

General Joubert, 1900. Creator: Unknown
General Joubert, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Bird s-Eye View of the Country Covered by General Bullers Operations for the Relief of Ladysmith, 1900. When the Second Boer War broke out on 11 October 1899, the Boers laid siege to Ladysmith

The Great Assault on Ladysmith - The Devons Clearing Wagon Hill, 1900. Creator: William T Maud
The Great Assault on Ladysmith - The Devons Clearing Wagon Hill, 1900. The Battle of Wagon Hill took place during the Siege of Ladysmith in South Africa in 1900

Before Ladysmith - Horse Artillery Galloping to Take Up a New Position, 1900. Creator
Before Ladysmith - Horse Artillery Galloping to Take Up a New Position, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Map of the Boer Republics, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Map of the Boer Republics, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

The Outbreak of War - The Drakenberg Mountains Where The Boers Were Laagered, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C

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 Belmont, 23rd November 1899 - Bayonet Attack by the Scots and Grenadier Guards, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C

The New Territory which General Botha added to the Empire, 1916. Creator: Unknown
The New Territory which General Botha added to the Empire, 1916. General Botha declared the Transvaal to the British Empire and represented the Boers in peace negotiations

The Last Crossing: Tragic End of the Rebel Beyers while trying to Cross the Vaal River, 1916. Christian Frederick Beyers drowned in the Vaal River while attempting to escape with a few of his men

The Transvaal War, 1881: President Brand Making the Declaration of Peace at Laings Nek, (1901)
The Transvaal War, 1881: President Brand Making the Declaration of Peace at Laings Nek, March 24, (1901). Episode during the First Boer War: Johannes Brand (1823-1888)

The Surrender of General Cronje to Lord Roberts at Paardeberg... 27 February 1900, (1901)
The Surrender of General Cronje to Lord Roberts at Paardeberg - A Despatch Arrives from the Laager, 27 February 1900, (1901)

Heading Off Cronje - General French Blocking the Way at Koodoosrand Drift, (1901). The British under John French fought Piet Cronjes forces in the South African War in 1899

Paardeberg: The Assault on Cronjes Position, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Paardeberg: The Assault on Cronjes Position, (1901). The Boer general Piet Cronje surrendered to Lord Roberts, the British commander-in-chief in South Africa, after the Battle of Paardeberg in 1899

General Piet Joubert, Commander-In-Chief of the Dutch South African Republic, 1890. (1914). Portrait of Afrikaner soldier and statesman Petrus Jakobus Joubert (1831-1900)

Boer Commando passing through Johannesburg (Second Transvaal War), c1900. Creator: Unknown
Boer Commando passing through Johannesburg (Second Transvaal War), c1900. From " South Africa in Peace and War" edited by C. Lang Neil. [Miles & Miles, London]

Paardekraal Monument to the Independence of Transvaal
The Paardekraal Monument, erected by the Boers at Krugersdorp after they took a vow to free Transvaal from the clutches of the British Empire

Boers Firing the Veldt, 1900. Boer farmers setting fire to dry grass in the war against the British. Scene from the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) fought in what is now South Africa

In Cronjes Laager after Surrender, 1900. Scene from the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) fought in what is now South Africa

Boers Retreating from a Farmhouse, 1900. Scene from the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902) fought in what is now South Africa

Kruger, Joubert and Cronje with map of South Africa
President Paul Kruger, General Piet Joubert and General Piet Cronje with a map of the Transvaal, South Africa. Date: circa 1900

The Battle Of Majuba Hill, South Africa In 1881. From Famous Men And Great Events Of The 19Th Century

Shell From The Naval Brigade Dispersing Boers From Behind The Seven Sisters Kopjes, During The Action Of The 7Th March 1900 At Le Gallais Kopje, Near Osfontein

Boer Farmers Taking The Oath Of Neutrality At Greylingstad, South Africa During The Second Boer War. From South Africa And The Transvaal War, By Louis Creswicke, Published 1900

The Relief of Ladysmith: meeting of Generals White and Buller and their staffs, during the Second Boer War (1899-1902) Date: 1900

Mafeking 1900, Boer War
BAL10498 Mafeking 1900, Boer War by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Paardekraal Monument to the Independence of Transvaal
The Paardekraal Monument, erected by the Boers at Krugersdorp after they took a vow to free Transvaal from the clutches of the British Empire

Marche Des Boers
MARCHE DES BOERS March by Desire Leclercq, dedicated : Salut a nos amis les Heros du Transvaal - and he doesn t mean the British ! Date: 1902

Voortrekker Monument, Pretoria, South Africa
Part of the Voortrekker Monument in Gauteng Province, Pretoria, South Africa, showing Voortrekker ox wagons in the wall surrounding the Monument -- in total there are 64 of these wagons

Boer Camp on the Veldt, 1924. From The British Empire in Pictures, by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. B.Litt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1924]

Ohm Kruger 1825-1904, 1934. Stephanus Johannes Paulus Paul Kruger (1825-1904), President of the Transvaal from 1883 to 1900. From Die Groszen der Weltgelchichte. [Ecktein-Halpaus, Dresden, 1934]

Boer Sharpshooters Near Ladysmith, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

Questioning a Zulu to the Whereabouts of the Boers, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

General Pretorius, 1902
General Pretorius - Taken prisoner at Elandslaagte, 1902. Andries Wilhelmus Jacobus Pretorius, (1798-1853), leader of the Boers. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

The Executive Council of the South African Republic, c1899, (1902). Back: Andries Daniel Wynand Wolmarans (1857 - 1928), Francis William Reitz, Jr

The Women Loaded the Empty Guns, 1909. Armed conflict, first with the Matabele people under Mzilikazi in the area which was to become the Transvaal, then against the Zulus under Dingane

1820 Settlers and their Boer Convoys, 1909. Artist: Joseph Ratcliffe Skelton
1820 Settlers and their Boer Convoys, 1909. From Romance of Empire - South Africa by Ian D. Colwin. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, London, 1909]

Commandant Piet Uys, of the Transvaal Mounted Volunteers, c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Brother Boers at the Bar, 1900. Paul Kruger, South African politician, c1900. Known as Oom (uncle) Paul, Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger (1825-1904)

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"Unveiling the Untold Stories of Boers: A Glimpse into their Struggles and Triumphs" Step back in time to the tumultuous era of the Boer War, where bravery and resilience defined a nation. From Tweebosch to Colenso, these battlefields witnessed the indomitable spirit of the Boer people. Picture No. 11993320 captures a pivotal moment in history - "The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th, 1900. " The image freezes time as brave Boer soldiers fiercely defend their land against foreign invaders during this Second Boer War. General Methuen's surrender to de la Rey on March 7th, 1902, stands as a testament to both sides' unwavering determination. This iconic photograph symbolizes not only defeat but also an unyielding fight for freedom. Amidst war-torn landscapes, we delve into lesser-known aspects such as Bishop Colenso's residence at Bishopstowe during the Zulu war. St Peters Church at Pietermaritz serves as a poignant reminder of faith amidst chaos. Before conflict engulfed South Africa, pre-1900 images depict peaceful scenes of African outspanning by Boers. These snapshots offer glimpses into their lives before embarking on the Great Trek - a defining chapter in Victorian history. Even beyond warfare, resistance against British rule manifested through official anti-British First Boer War protest cards that circulated among passionate individuals like Achille Beltrame (1871-1945). Join us on this historical journey as we unravel untold stories and shed light on remarkable moments etched forever in our collective memory—the story of boers—unconquerable warriors who shaped South Africa's destiny with courage and conviction.