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A Reconnaissance in Force with General Frenchs Cavalry Near Colesberg, 1900. CreatorA Reconnaissance in Force with General Frenchs Cavalry Near Colesberg, 1900. John French led a reconnaissance during the Second Boer War and although he did not succeed in capturing Colesberg
Capture of a Boer Convoy by General Frenchs Troops near Kimberley, 1900. CreatorCapture 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, 1900The 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 Siege of Kimberley: Typical Splinter-Proof Shelter of Sand-Bags and Iron Plates, 1900. The Siege of Kimberley took place during the Second Boer War at Kimberley, Cape Colony, South Africa
Kimberley, as seen from the Rock Shaft, 1900. Creator: George Washington WilsonKimberley, as seen from the Rock Shaft, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]
Placard Erected by Mr. Rhodes, 1900. Creator: HancoxPlacard Erected by Mr. Rhodes, 1900. Cecil John Rhodes was a British businessman, mining magnate and politician in southern Africa who served as Prime Minister of Cape Colony from 1890 to 1896
Typical Underground Dwelling at Kimberley, 1900. Creator: UnknownTypical Underground Dwelling at Kimberley, 1900. When conflict at Kimberley began on 14 October 1899, women and children were encouraged to leave the town
Plan of Kimberley and Environs, 1900. Creator: UnknownPlan of Kimberley and Environs, 1900. The Siege of Kimberley took place during the Second Boer War at Kimberley, Cape Colony From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol
The Orange River at Norvals Pont, 1900. Creator: George Washington WilsonThe Orange River at Norvals Pont, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]
General Frenchs Remarkable Position at Colesberg, c15th January, 1900 CreatorGeneral Frenchs Remarkable Position at Colesberg, as seen from Kul or Coles Kop about 15th January, 1900. French did not succeed in capturing Colesberg
Colonel Pilchers Attack on Sunnyside Kopje, 1900. Creator: HC Seppings WrightColonel Pilchers Attack on Sunnyside Kopje-Canadian and Australian Contingents Receive Their " Baptism of Fire". 1900
Lord Roberts Cheered By the Troops on his Arrival at Wonder RIver, (1901). Creator: UnknownLord Roberts Cheered By the Troops on his Arrival at Modder River, (1901). The Battle of Modder River during the Second Boer War took place on 28 November 1899, in what is now Northern Cape province
Map Illustrating the Movements for the Relief of Kimberley and the Capture of Bloemfontein, 1901. The key indicates the movements of Major General Frenchs cavalry and of the infantry
Diamond mines, Kimberley, South Africa, 1895. Creator: William Laws CaneyDiamond mines, Kimberley, South Africa, 1895. African miners extracting rock at Kimberley in what was then Cape Colony. Diamonds were discovered on the banks of the nearby Orange River in 1866
The Market, Kimberley, c1900. Creator: UnknownThe Market, Kimberley, c1900. From " South Africa in Peace and War" edited by C. Lang Neil. [Miles & Miles, London]
Diamonds. Washing Plant, Kimberley, 1928. From Players Cigarettes - Products of the World: A Series of 50 [John Player & Sons, London, 1928]
Cecil Rhodes, (1853-1902), English-born South African entrepreneur and statesman, 1894-1907. Artist: Alexander BassanoCecil Rhodes, (1853-1902), English-born South African entrepreneur and statesman, 1894-1907. Rhodes made his fortune in the Kimberley diamond mines, and formed De Beers Consolidated Mines in 1888
Map to Illustrate the Operations Round Colesberg, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III
Near Kimberley, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L MenpesNear Kimberley, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]
Kimbereley Diamond Mine: apparatus for raising the diamantiferous earth, 1896Kimbereley Diamond Mine: apparatus for raising the diamantiferous earth. In 1887 and 1888 Cecil Rhodes amalgamated the diamond mines around Kimberley, which included De Beers
Kimberley: appearance of the diamond mine in 1880, 1896Kimberley: appearance of the diamond mine in 1880. In 1887 and 1888 Cecil Rhodes amalgamated the diamond mines around Kimberley, which included De Beers, into Consolidated Mines
Kimberley diamond mine, South Africa, c1890. From a series of lantern slides on the South African diamond and gold mines
British soldiers sleeping, South Africa, 2nd Boer War, 30 December 1900. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodBritish soldiers sleeping, South Africa, 2nd Boer War, 30 December 1900. Troops sleeping by their arms before Colesberg. Stereoscopic card. Detail
Storming of the Boer kopje by the Suffolks at Colesberg, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodStorming of the Boer kopje by the Suffolks at Colesberg, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. The area around Colesberg in the northern Cape Colony was the site of fierce fighting in early 1900
10th Hussars after repulsing a Boer attack, Colesberg, South Africa, 4th January 1900. Artist: Underwood & Underwood10th Hussars after repulsing a Boer attack, Colesberg, South Africa, 4th January 1900. Stereoscopic card
Tons upon tons of oats for Tommys faithful friend, De Aar, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodTons upon tons of oats for Tommys faithful friend, De Aar, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. Stereoscopic card
Military camp at De Aar, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodMilitary camp at De Aar, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. The camp as it appeared before Lord Roberts advance to Kimberley. Stereoscopic card
Morning market, Kimberley, South Africa, c1890. From a series of lantern slides on the South African diamond and gold mines
A diamond mine at Kimberley, Griqualand West, (Northern Cape, South Africa), c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)
Field Marshal Roberts relieving the siege of Kimberley, Boer War, South Africa, 1900. Frederick Sleigh Roberts (1832-1914) was Commander-in-Chief in the field in the 2nd Boer War
Zulu boys working at De Beers diamond mines, Kimberley, South Africa, c1885. In 1887 and 1888 Cecil Rhodes amalgamated the diamond mines around Kimberley, which included De Beers
Basuto miners in De Beers diamond mines, Kimberley, South Africa, c1885. In 1887 and 1888 Cecil Rhodes amalgamated the diamond mines around Kimberley, which included De Beers, into Consolidated Mines
Diamond mine, Kimberley, South Africa, 1896. In 1887 and 1888 Cecil Rhodes amalgamated the diamond mines around Kimberley, which included De Beers, into Consolidated Mines. From The World of Wonders
Washing plant at De Beers diamond mines, Kimberley, South Africa, c1900. In 1887 and 1888 Cecil Rhodes amalgamated the diamond mines around Kimberley, which included De Beers, into Consolidated Mines