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Incident at the Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, 22 January 1879. Artist: Charles Edwin FrippIncident at the Battle of Isandlwana, Anglo-Zulu War, 22 January 1879. Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill (24th Regiment) dying to save the Queens colours
Relief of Ladysmith - the last rush at Hlangwane Hill, 19 February 1900. During the 2nd Boer War (1899-1902) the British in Ladysmith were besieged by the Boers from 1 November 1899 to 28 February
The Druggists Shop, 1568. Artist: Jost AmmanThe Druggists Shop, 1568. The druggist is grinding down ingredients with a pestle and mortar. Illustration by Jost Amman for his The Book of Trades. (Frankfurt am Main, 1568)
Illustration from De la Terre a la Lune by Jules Verne, 1865. The astronauts, having landed, set to work surveying the Moon. From De la Terre a la Lune (From the Earth to the Moon) by Jules Verne
Battle of Majuba Hill, 1st Boer War, 26-27 February 1881. Artist: Richard Caton Woodville IIBattle of Majuba Hill, 1st Boer War, 26-27 February 1881. British troops under Major-General George Colley took Majuba Hill. The Boers counterattacked, taking the British by surprise
Matthew Parker, English prelate, 19th century. Parker (1504-1575) was the second Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury from 1559
Matthew Parker, English prelate, 19th century. Artist: William HollMatthew Parker, English prelate, 19th century. Parker (1504-1575) was the second Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury from 1559
Boer prisoners under escort, 2nd Boer War, 1900. After Paardeberg, one of the bloodiest battles in the 2nd Boer War (1899-1902), fought in February 1900, many Boer officers and leaders
Piet Cronje, Boer leader and soldier, surrendering to Lord Roberts, Paardeberg, 1900Piet Cronje, Boer leader and soldier, surrendering to Lord Roberts, Paardeberg, South Africa, 1900. Cronje (1835-1911) fought against the British in the 1st Boer War
Some of Cronjes Boer officers after Paardeberg, 2nd Boer War, 1900. The Boer general Piet Cronje (1835-1911) surrendered to Lord Roberts, the British commander-in-chief in South Africa
Boer prisoners in a camp at Bloemfontein, 2nd Boer War, 1899-1902
Sectional view of a typical Boer entrenchment, Boer War, c1900. The 2nd Boer War 1899-1902
Piet Cronje, Boer leader and soldier, c1900. Cronje (1835-1911) fought against the British in the 1st Boer War and defeated the Jameson raiders at Krugersdorp, on 29 December 1895
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
Boer families in a British concentration camp at Eshowe, Zululand, 2nd Boer War, 1900. This represented the first use of the internment of civilians in camps in wartime
Casualty of the 2nd Boer War, 1899-1902. A wounded British officer in a railway carriage with his wife and daughter on the last lap of his journey home from South Africa
Casualty of the 2nd Boer War, 1899-1902. A wounded British officer sitting on deck on his way home by ship from South Africa
Annexation of the Orange Free State, 2nd Boer War, 28 May 1900. Lord Roberts, British commander-in-chief, announced the annexation of the Orange Free State on 24 May 1900
All That Was Left of Them, 2nd Boer War, 1899. Artist: Richard Caton Woodville IIAll That Was Left of Them, 2nd Boer War, 1899. The Black Watch after the Battle of Magersfontein, 11 December 1899. In the week from 10 to 17 December 1899 the British under General Methuen suffered
British artillery going to the attack on Spion Kop, 2nd Boer War, 24 January 1900. Artist: Richard Caton Woodville IIBritish artillery going to the attack on Spion Kop, 2nd Boer War, 24 January 1900. The British army of 20, 000 under General Sir Redvers Buller was defeated by 8000 Boers under General Louis Botha
Joseph Chamberlain, British politician, c1880. Chamberlain, British Liberal statesman at about the time he was appointed President of the Board of Trade and became a member of the Cabinet
Joseph Chamberlain, British politician, c1900. Chamberlain (1836-1914), British Liberal statesman at the time he was Secretary of State for the Colonies (1895-1903) wearing his customary monocle
Jack Hindon and his train wreckers, 2nd Boer War, c1900. Oliver John Jack Hindon (1874-1919), the most famous of the Boer train wreckers, with his gang
Before Ladysmith, 1899. British horse artillery under attack from the Boers, galloping to take up a new position. During the 2nd Boer War (1899-1902)
Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner, British statesman, early 20th century. Artist: Mortimer L MenpesAlfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner, British statesman, early 20th century. Milner (1854-1925) was High Commissioner to South Africa from 1897-1905
Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner, British statesman, c1900. Milner (1854-1925) was High Commissioner to South Africa from 1897-1905
Burning the Farm of a Treacherous Burgher, 2nd Boer War, c1900. A Boer farmers wife shakes her fist at the British soldiers
British colonial troops burning a rebel Boers farm, 2nd Boer War 1899-1902
Louis Botha, Afrikaner soldier and statesman, c1900. Botha (1862-1919), pictured here posing with his decorated Mauser rifle
Koos de la Rey, Afrikaner soldier and statesman, c1900. Jacobus Hercules de la Rey (1847-1914), assumed charge of Boer operations in western Transvaal on 1 July 1900
Louis Botha, Afrikaner soldier and statesman, c1900. Botha was Commander-in-chief of the Boer forces from 1900 during the 2nd Boer War (1899-1902)
Louis Botha receiving intelligence from a native spy, 2nd Boer War, c1900. Louis Botha (1862-1919), South African soldier and statesman, was Commander-in-chief of Boer forces from 1900 during the war
Battle of Blood River, 2nd Boer War, 17 September 1901. Artist: Frederick Judd WaughBattle of Blood River, 2nd Boer War, 17 September 1901. Boers charging Major Goughs force at Blood River. The British were overwhelmed by Bothas Boers who captured much-needed supplies of ammunition
Cecil Rhodes, English-born South African entrepreneur and statesman, c1901. Rhodes (1853-1902) made his fortune in the Kimberley diamond mines, and formed De Beers Consolidated Mines in 1888
Illustration from De la Terre a la Lune by Jules Verne, 1865. The director of Cambridge Observatory, Massachusetts, using the observatorys reflecting telescope on the Rocky Mountains to watch
Illustration from De la Terre a la Lune by Jules Verne, 1865. On the way to the Moon: lighting a gas lamp in the space capsule. From De la Terre a la Lune (From the Earth to the Moon) by Jules Verne
Illustration from De la Terre a la Lune by Jules Verne, 1865. Interior of the space capsule on the journey to the Moon. From De la Terre a la Lune (From the Earth to the Moon) by Jules Verne
Illustration from De la Terre a la Lune by Jules Verne, 1865. Astronomical observatory at Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Director observed the launch of the spacecraft Columbiad using the observatorys
Colt revolver, c1880. The Colt revolver, invented by Samuel Colt (1814-1862). After the Mexican war of 1846-1848, Colts weapon was adopted by the US army
Sectional view of the Colt revolver, c1880. The Colt revolver, invented by Samuel Colt (1814-1862). After the Mexican war of 1846-1848, Colts weapon was adopted by the US army
Scene from The Tempest by William Shakespeare, 1856-1858. Ariel, an ayrie spirit, in the guise of a Harpy, about to clap his wings and make the magic banquet Prospero has shown to Alonso
Scene from The Tempest by William Shakespeare, 1856-1858. Caliban, the savage, deformed, sub-human creature enslaved by Prospero, collecting wood (Act II Sc II)
Interior of the Globe Theatre, Bankside, London, 1617-1619. Stage of the second Globe, built on the foundations and in the same style as the first immediately after the fire of 1613
Scene from The Tempest by William Shakespeare, 1856-1858. Ariel, an ayrie spirit, riding on a bat on his way back to Prospero, his master, to report on the shipwreck of King Alonso and his party
French druggist and grocer, 16th century. In the foreground a boy uses a pestle and mortar to grind ingredients. In the right background a balance for weighing goods hangs over the counter
American vessel Turtle (1776), the first submarine to be used in war, 19th century. Designed by David Bushnell (1742-1824)
Cyrus McCormicks reaping machine, 1862. Patented in America in 1831and shown at the Great Exhibition in the Crystal Palace, London, 1851, it was the first widely adopted mechanical reaper
Machine Room in a Steam Sewing Factory, 1854. This view is of Holloway, Crowe & Holloways clothing factory, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
Wilson sewing machine, 1880. Belt-driven lock-stick model for industrial use showing samples of work that could be produced
Domestic sewing machine powered by steam, 1883. Woman sewing with a machine powered by a steam motor placed on top of a domestic range. From La Nature. (Paris, 1883)
Small lockstick sewing machine, 1886. Patented in 1881, this small sewing machine weighing approx 226g (8oz) could be mounted on a table top. From Cassells Family Magazine. (London, 1886)
Ferdinand Magellan, 16th century Portugese navigator, 1868. Magellan (c1480-1521) led the first expedition to cirumnavigate the globe
Interior of Marston Salt Mine, Northwich, Cheshire, England, c1880. This shows how pillars of rock have been left to support the roof
South Durham Salt Works, 1884. Loading crystallised salt into railway wagons. Brine would be pumped up from the borehole, purified, then crystallised
South Durham Salt Works, 1884. Pumping engine for lifting brine from the borehole into the salt works where it would be purified and crystallised
John Logie Bairds first television demonstration, 1926. Photograph taken from the screen of his first Televisor
First model of Edisons Phonograph c1877 (c1880). In this model the recording cylinder was rotated by hand. The message to be recorded was spoken into the mouthpiece at A
The approach to Ladysmith, 2nd Boer War, 18 January 1900. British forces hauling a 4.7 inch naval gun across the Tugela (Thukela) River 20 miles from Ladysmith
The Wolf that Never Sleeps, 1899-1900. Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941) at Mafeking, ever watchful, living up to his Matebele name Mpeesi ( The Wolf That Never Sleeps )
Volunteers on board ship for the Boer War, 1900. Officers of the City of London Imperial Volunteers on board ship ready to sail for South Africa to serve in the 2nd Boer War (1899-1902)
Assault on Wagon Hill, 2nd Boer War, 6 January 1900. Wagon Hill, 5km south of Ladysmith, was an important British position during the Siege of Ladysmith which lasted from 1 November 1899 to 28
Boers besieging Ladysmith, 2nd Boer War, 1899-1900. The town of Ladysmith was under siege from 1 November 1899 to 28 February 1900 until the siege was raised by British forces under General Henry
Canadian troops about to leave for the Boer War, 1900. Mary, Countess of Minto, wife of the Governor General of Canada, presenting colours to Herchmers Horse
De Kaap goldfields, Transvaal, South Africa, 1887. Water-powered stamping mill for crushing ore: Caledonian Mining Company. From The Illustrated London News. (London, 1887)
The Pilgrims Rest, caricature af Paul Kruger, South African politician, 1900. Artist: John TennielThe Sinking Ship, caricature af Paul Kruger, South African politician, 1900. Known as Oom (uncle) Paul, Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger (1825-1904)
The Pilgrims Rest, caricature af Paul Kruger, South African politician, 1900. Artist: Edward Linley SambourneThe Pilgrims Rest, caricature af Paul Kruger, South African politician, 1900. Known as Oom (uncle) Paul, Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger (1825-1904)
Christiaan De Wet, Afrikaner soldier, politician and big game hunter, c1899. De Wet (1854-1922) addressing burghers near Ventersdorp Station
Paul Kruger, South African politician, c1900. Known as Oom (uncle) Paul, Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger (1825-1904) was President of the Transvaal or South African Republic from 1883
Plan of the Battle of Elandslaagte, 2nd Boer War, 21 November 1899. British forces were under the command of Major-General John French and Brigadier Ian Hamilton
92nd Gordon Highlanders in retreat, Battle of Majuba Hill, 1st Boer War, 26-27 February 1881. British troops under Major-General George Colley took Majuba Hill
Charge of the 5th Lancers at Elandslaagte, 2nd Boer War, 21 November 1899. Artist: Richard Caton Woodville IICharge of the 5th Lancers at Elandslaagte, 2nd Boer War, 21 November 1899. British cavalry pursuing the retreating Boers. The British forces were under the command of Major-General John French
Battle of Modder River, 2nd Boer War, 28 November 1899. Men of the 1st Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, equipped with the Lee Metford 10-round magazine rifle
Thomas Kelly-Kenny, British soldier, c1900. Kelly-Kenny (1840-1914) commanded the British 6th Infantry Divsion at the Battle of Driefontein, 10 March 1900, during the 2nd Boer War (1899-1902)
George Stuart White, British soldier, 1900. White (1835-1912) won the Victoria Cross (VC) in the 2nd Afghan War, 1879. Commander of Natal (1899-1900) during the 2nd Boer War
Piet (Petrus Jacobus) Joubert, Afrikaner soldier and statesman, c1890. Born in the Cape Colony, Joubert (1834-1900), commanded Transvaal forces in the 1st Boer War (1880-1881)
Piet (Petrus Jacobus) Joubert, Afrikaner soldier and statesman, c1900. Born in the Cape Colony, Joubert (1834-1900), commanded Transvaal forces in the 1st Boer War (1880-1881)
