Harrismith Collection

Scenes of the Second Boer War (b / w photo)
1592839 Scenes of the Second Boer War (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes of the Second Boer War)

Christian De Wet (litho)
3623461 Christian De Wet (litho) by Waugh, Frederick Judd (1861-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian De Wet. Illustration for With The Flag To Pretoria by H W Wilson (Harmsworth)

The War in the Transvaal (b / w photo)
1599260 The War in the Transvaal (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Transvaal)

Harrismith, Orange Free State, captured by MacDonald on 4 August (b / w photo)
1600062 Harrismith, Orange Free State, captured by MacDonald on 4 August (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harrismith, Orange Free State)

Royal Hotel, Harrismith, Orange River Colony, South Africa
Dining Room with waiting staff, Royal Hotel, Harrismith, Orange River Colony, South Africa. Date: 1908

Kings Hill, Harrismith, Orange River Colony, South Africa
Officers Quarters (British garrison), Kings Hill, Harrismith, Orange River Colony, South Africa. Date: circa 1905

Cantonments, Harrismith, Orange River Colony, South Africa
Cantonments (British garrison), Kings Hill, Harrismith, Orange River Colony, South Africa. Date: circa 1905

Wilge River, Harrismith, Orange Free State, South Africa. Date: circa 1925

Harrismith, Orange Free State, South Africa
Retief Street, with the Platberg (flat mountain) in the distance, Harrismith, Orange Free State, South Africa. Date: circa 1925

Harrismith, Orange River Colony, South Africa
Municipal Gardens, Bandstand and Town Hall, Harrismith, Orange River Colony, South Africa. Date: circa 1910

Van Reenen Hotel, Natal Province, South Africa
Van Reenen (later Green Lantern) Hotel, near Harrismith, Natal Province, South Africa. 1911

Group photo, Harrismith Scout Troop, South Africa
Group photo of Harrismith Scout Troop, Orange River Colony, South Africa

Harrismith Scout Troop, South Africa
Harrismith Scout Troop, Orange River Colony, South Africa, forming a guard of honour for Lord Buxton (Governor-General of South Africa, 1914-1920)

Royal Natal National Park, in Drakensberg mountains
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Amphitheatre mountains in Royal Natal National Park
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Poster advertising Harrismith, South Africa
Poster advertising Harrismith, a large inland town in South Africa, named after the British Governor, Sir Harry Smith. The western gateway to the Drakensberg mountains

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Harrismith, a town steeped in history and tales of bravery. Scenes of the Second Boer War come to life through black and white photographs, showcasing the resilience and determination of its people. Christian De Wet, immortalized in litho form, stands as a symbol of courage amidst turmoil. The war ravaged the Transvaal region, leaving scars that still echo today. Harrismith became a witness to this tumultuous time when it was captured by MacDonald on 4 August. The Royal Hotel stood tall as a testament to endurance, providing solace for weary souls seeking refuge from the chaos. Kings Hill offered breathtaking views over the Orange River Colony, reminding all who beheld it of their indomitable spirit. Cantonments served as temporary homes for soldiers fighting for their beliefs - an emblematic reminder of sacrifice and loyalty. The Wilge River flowed through Harrismith's heart, carrying with it stories untold but forever etched into its banks. This river witnessed both triumphs and sorrows during its journey through the Orange Free State. Harrismith itself emerged from these turbulent times with scars but also with renewed strength. It transformed from being part of the Orange Free State to becoming an integral part of the newly formed Orange River Colony. Beyond war-torn landscapes lay Van Reenen Hotel in Natal Province – an oasis where weary travelers sought respite before continuing their journeys filled with hope or trepidation. In this tapestry woven by history lies one more thread – a group photo capturing Harrismith Scout Troop standing united against adversity. Their camaraderie serves as a beacon illuminating how communities can rise above challenges when they stand together. Harrismith remains not just a physical place but also an embodiment of resilience and fortitude that echoes throughout South Africa's past. Its story is etched into every corner - scenes frozen in time serve as reminders never to forget those who shaped its destiny.