Kroonstad Collection

Kroonstad, Orange River Colony, South Africa
Methodist Church and Cross Street, Kroonstad, Orange River Colony, South Africa. Date: circa 1905

The Advance from Bloemfontein, 1901 (engraving)
1576507 The Advance from Bloemfontein, 1901 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts the advance from Bloemfontein on May 12th 1901)

The Occupation of Kroonstad, Lord Roberts and his Colonial Bodyguard (litho)
1599843 The Occupation of Kroonstad, Lord Roberts and his Colonial Bodyguard (litho) by Stewart, Allan (1865-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Occupation of Kroonstad)

The Surrender of Kroonstad, the March past Lord Roberts, the Guards leading (litho)
1599842 The Surrender of Kroonstad, the March past Lord Roberts, the Guards leading (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Surrender of Kroonstad)

Comptons Horse bivouacking at Kroonstad (litho)
1039738 Comptons Horse bivouacking at Kroonstad (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comptons Horse bivouacking at Kroonstad)

The Guerilla Warfare in South Africa, General De Wet, screened by a Herd of Cattle
1629890 The Guerilla Warfare in South Africa, General De Wet, screened by a Herd of Cattle, rushing the Kroonstad-Lindley Blockhouse Line, 6 February (litho) by Woodville

Free State Campaigning (b / w photo)
1599776 Free State Campaigning (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Free State Campaigning. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 June 1900)

From Smaldeel to Kroonstad with Lord Roberts (b / w photo)
1599918 From Smaldeel to Kroonstad with Lord Roberts (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Smaldeel to Kroonstad with Lord Roberts)

From Kroonstad to Cornhill, welcoming back a CIV at his Office (litho)
1039972 From Kroonstad to Cornhill, welcoming back a CIV at his Office (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Kroonstad to Cornhill)

Scenes in and around the British and Boer Capitals of the Orange Free State (litho)
1599456 Scenes in and around the British and Boer Capitals of the Orange Free State (litho) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Guards Marching Past Lord Roberts on his Entry into Kroonstad (litho)
1048544 The Guards Marching Past Lord Roberts on his Entry into Kroonstad (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Fruitless Errand, A Conference with General De Wet, The London Scottish welcome to their Comrades in the CIV
1039975 A Fruitless Errand, A Conference with General De Wet, The London Scottish welcome to their Comrades in the CIV on Hallowe en (litho) by Paget

Kroonstad, during the Boer War, 1917 (oil on board)
2956792 Kroonstad, during the Boer War, 1917 (oil on board) by Howard, George, 9th Earl of Carlisle (1843-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: Done on a small board on the spot)

The Transvaal War, Incidents of the Advance to Pretoria (b / w photo)
1600581 The Transvaal War, Incidents of the Advance to Pretoria (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal War)

With the 62nd Imperial Yeomanry, their First Fight, Twenty Miles from Kroonstad (litho)
1039838 With the 62nd Imperial Yeomanry, their First Fight, Twenty Miles from Kroonstad (litho) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the 62nd Imperial Yeomanry)

The Surrender of Kroonstadt: Troops Marching Past Lord Roberts and Staff, 1901. Creator
The Surrender of Kroonstadt: Troops Marching Past Lord Roberts and Staff, 1901. Kroonstad - temporary capital of the Orange Free State - was surrendered to the British on the 11th May, 1900

Map Showing the Lines of Advance from Bloemfontein to Pretoria, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Map Showing the Lines of Advance from Bloemfontein to Pretoria, 1901. Positions and lines of advance of British forces c1900

Cross Street, looking North, Kroonstad, O. R. C, c1905. Creator: Unknown
Cross Street, looking North, Kroonstad, O.R.C, c1905. Street with cyclist in Kroonstad, then part of the Orange River Colony

The Guards Brigade on the march to Kroonstadt, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
The Guards Brigade on the march to Kroonstadt, South Africa, Boer War, 1900. Stereoscopic card. Detail. (Colorised black and white print)

British commanders reviewing troops entering Kroonstadt, South Africa, Boer War, 1901. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
British commanders reviewing troops entering Kroonstadt, South Africa, Boer War, 1901. Lord Roberts, to the left, and Lord Kitchener, on the white horse

Railway bridge across the Vals River at Kroonstad, blown up by the Boers, South Africa, 1901. Stereoscopic card

Royal Engineers repairing a railway destroyed by the Boers, Kroonstad, South Africa, 1900. Stereoscopic card

The Surrender Of Kroonstadt During The Second Boer War. Troops Marching Past Lord Roberts And Staff. From The Book South Africa And The Transvaal War By Louis Creswicke, Published 1900

Kroonstad, Orange Free State, South Africa
James Pulleyns Store, Kroonstad, Orange Free State, South Africa. Date: circa 1901

Golf Club, Kroonstad, Orange River Colony, South Africa
Golf Club with clubhouse (right) and round huts or rondavels (left), Kroonstad, Orange River Colony, South Africa. Date: circa 1910s

Golf links, Kroonstad, Orange River Colony, South Africa
View across the golf links, Kroonstad, Orange River Colony, South Africa. circa 1910s

Clubhouse, Kroonstad, Orange River Colony, South Africa
Golfing clubhouse, Kroonstad, Orange River Colony, South Africa. Date: circa 1910s

Valsch River, Kroonstad, Orange River Colony, South Africa
Valsch (Vals) River and Bridge, Kroonstad, Orange River Colony, South Africa. Date: circa 1910

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Kroonstad: A Historical Journey through South Africa Step into the captivating town of Kroonstad, located in the heart of the Orange River Colony in South Africa. This enchanting place has witnessed significant events that shaped its history and left an indelible mark on its landscape. One such momentous occasion was "The Occupation of Kroonstad" during the Boer War. Lord Roberts and his Colonial Bodyguard made their presence known, depicted vividly in a lithograph capturing their march past. The surrender followed suit, with Lord Roberts leading the way as guards marched triumphantly alongside him. Intriguing scenes unfold as Comptons Horse bivouacked at Kroonstad, showcasing life amidst war through another striking lithograph. General De Wet's guerilla warfare tactics come to life in yet another litho, where he cleverly used a herd of cattle to screen his approach towards the Kroonstad-Lindley Blockhouse Line. As we delve deeper into history, we discover fascinating black and white photographs documenting Free State Campaigning from Smaldeel to Kroonstad under Lord Roberts' command. These images offer glimpses into the challenges faced by soldiers during this tumultuous period. Moving forward, we encounter a lively lithograph depicting a warm welcome back for a CIV officer at his office upon returning from Cornhill via Kroonstad. Scenes from both British and Boer capitals within Orange Free State are beautifully captured in other exquisite lithographs. The Guards Marching Past Lord Roberts on his Entry into Kroonstad is an awe-inspiring sight immortalized on canvas—a testament to bravery and unity displayed by those involved. Another poignant moment unfolds as General De Wet engages in a conference with London Scottish troops while they welcome their comrades-in-arms from CIV on Hallowe'en night. Fast forward to 1917; an oil painting portrays wartime landscapes in Kroonstad during the Boer War.