Estcourt Collection

A Messenger of Death, a Good Shot by the Naval Brigade at Estcourt, on 18 November (litho)
1043466 A Messenger of Death, a Good Shot by the Naval Brigade at Estcourt, on 18 November (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Messenger of Death)

With Buller to Ladysmith, Scenes on the Tugela (b / w photo)
1599430 With Buller to Ladysmith, Scenes on the Tugela (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Buller to Ladysmith, Scenes on the Tugela)

Frere Bridge, Natal Government Railways, the First to be blown up by the Boers in their Retreat from Estcourt to
1593069 Frere Bridge, Natal Government Railways, the First to be blown up by the Boers in their Retreat from Estcourt to Colenso (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The British Military Camp at Estcourt, which is being reinforced for the Relief of Ladysmith (b / w photo)
1593026 The British Military Camp at Estcourt, which is being reinforced for the Relief of Ladysmith (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Transvaal War, Scenes at the Front (litho)
1593019 The Transvaal War, Scenes at the Front (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, Scenes at the Front)

Starting for a Reconnaissance at Estcourt (b / w photo)
1043384 Starting for a Reconnaissance at Estcourt (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Starting for a Reconnaissance at Estcourt)

The Transvaal War (litho)
1592991 The Transvaal War (litho) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 9 December 1899)

The Transvaal War, Scenes at the Front (b / w photo)
1593012 The Transvaal War, Scenes at the Front (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, Scenes at the Front)

Illustrations of the Zulu War (engraving)
1099686 Illustrations of the Zulu War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrations of the Zulu War)

The Transvaal War, Scenes at the Front (b / w photo)
1593017 The Transvaal War, Scenes at the Front (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, Scenes at the Front)

The Transvaal War, Scenes of the Operations in Natal (b / w photo)
1592835 The Transvaal War, Scenes of the Operations in Natal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War, Scenes of the Operations in Natal)

The War in the Transvaal (b / w photo)
1599151 The War in the Transvaal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Transvaal)

Views of Estcourt, Natal, beleaguered by the Boers (b / w photo)
1043314 Views of Estcourt, Natal, beleaguered by the Boers (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views of Estcourt, Natal)

To the Transvaal Gold-Fields via Natal, II (engraving)
1055369 To the Transvaal Gold-Fields via Natal, II (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: To the Transvaal Gold-Fields via Natal, II)

Fancy Dress Ball at Estcourt, Natal, South Africa (engraving)
1044750 Fancy Dress Ball at Estcourt, Natal, South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fancy Dress Ball at Estcourt, Natal, South Africa)

Escape by Train, November 1899, (1945). Creator: John Nash
Escape by Train, November 1899, (1945). Scene from the Second Boer War (1899-1902). On 15 November 1899, Winston Churchill (1874-1965)

Armoured Train Ambushed at Estcourt, November 1899, (1945). Creator: Unknown
Armoured Train Ambushed at Estcourt, November 1899, (1945). Scene from the Second Boer War (1899-1902). On 15 November 1899

Boer War / Kaffir Spies
Kaffir spies brought up for interrogation at General Wolfe Murrays headquarters at Estcourt. Date: 1899

Major General Estcourt Roger Fenton English 1819
Major General Estcourt; Roger Fenton (English, 1819 - 1869); 1855; Salted paper print; 18.3 × 13.5 cm (7 3, 16 × 5 5, 16 in.)

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

Roughing It By The Modder River: The Officers Mess of the 3rd Grenadier Guards, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

Rifle Brigade Practising Hill Climbing with Maxim, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

Feet Inspection at Estcourt, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

Bushmans River, Estcourt, Natal Province, South Africa. Date: 1911

T H Sotheron Estcourt
THOMAS HENRY SOTHERON ESTCOURT English statesman, President of the Poor Law Board. Date: 1801 - 1876

Major General Estcourt. Major General James B. Estcourt, three-quarter length portrait, facing left, arm resting on a wall. Date 1855

Major General Estcourt, Adj. -Gen. to the British forces in t
Major General Estcourt, Adj.-Gen. to the British forces in the Crimea. Major-General James B. Estcourt, full-length portrait, wearing uniform and hat, facing right with left arm resting on wall

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"Estcourt: A Historic Battlefield Amidst the Turmoil of War" Step into the past and explore Estcourt, a town steeped in history and tales of conflict. From the Boer War to the Kaffir Spies, this place has witnessed it all. In one lithograph titled "A Messenger of Death, a Good Shot by the Naval Brigade at Estcourt, " we catch a glimpse of the bravery displayed during battle on 18 November. The image captures an intense moment where skillful marksmanship prevails. Another black and white photograph showcases scenes on the Tugela River as General Buller leads his troops towards Ladysmith. The determination etched on their faces tells a story of resilience amidst adversity. Frere Bridge stands as a testament to both Natal Government Railways' progress and Boers' destructive retreat from Estcourt to Colenso. This monochrome photo encapsulates contrasting narratives - progress disrupted by war's chaos. The British Military Camp at Estcourt comes alive in another vintage photograph, revealing soldiers reinforcing their ranks for the crucial Relief of Ladysmith mission. Their unity reflects unwavering dedication to protect their comrades-in-arms. Lithographs depicting scenes from "The Transvaal War" offer glimpses into reconnaissance missions undertaken from Estcourt - brave soldiers venturing into unknown territories with courage in their hearts. However, not all stories are triumphant; tragedy struck when an armored train derailed near Estcourt. In one lithograph titled "The Disaster to the Armoured Train, " we witness overturned trucks symbolizing sacrifice made in pursuit of victory. Amidst these images capturing moments frozen in time, engravings illustrating events from Zulu War remind us that conflicts have long shaped this region's destiny. Each engraving holds untold stories waiting to be discovered.