Lord Methuen Collection

Lord Methuen Rallying His Broken Forces at Tweebosch, 1902. Creator: Charles Mills Sheldon
Lord Methuen Rallying His Broken Forces at Tweebosch, 1902. Koos de la Rey ambushed Methuens column at Tweebosch on on 7 March 1902, Lord Methuen was captured by the Boers

General Methuen surrendering to de la Rey, 2nd Boer War, 7 March 1902. Paul Sandford Methuen (1845-1932) British Lieutenant-General

With Lord Methuen on the Modder, the Only Shade on the Veldt (litho)
1048351 With Lord Methuen on the Modder, the Only Shade on the Veldt (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Lord Methuen on the Modder)

The Defeat of Lord Methuens Force by Delarey at Tweebosch, 7 March (litho)
1629880 The Defeat of Lord Methuens Force by Delarey at Tweebosch, 7 March (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Deefeat of the British by the Boers at the Battle of Tweebosch (colour litho)
2782281 Deefeat of the British by the Boers at the Battle of Tweebosch (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Maj. -General Hector A. MacDonald. Commanding the 3rd (Highland) Brigade with Lord Methuen
LLM459662 Maj.-General Hector A. MacDonald. Commanding the 3rd (Highland) Brigade with Lord Methuen by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Maj.-General Hector A. MacDonald)

The Special Service Corps for the Ashanti Expedition (b / w photo)
1056795 The Special Service Corps for the Ashanti Expedition (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The wounded General Lord Methuen returned to the British by the Boers after his capture at the Battle of Tweebosch
2795583 The wounded General Lord Methuen returned to the British by the Boers after his capture at the Battle of Tweebosch (colour litho) by French School

Commanders of the British Army in South Africa during the Boer War, 1900 (litho)
6032223 Commanders of the British Army in South Africa during the Boer War, 1900 (litho) by Fisher, Alfred Hugh (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Return of Lord Methuen, the General descending the Gangway of the "Assaye"at Southampton, 9 July (litho)
1600791 The Return of Lord Methuen, the General descending the Gangway of the " Assaye" at Southampton, 9 July (litho) by Wright

Lord Methuen, the Captured General and Notable Incidents in his Career (litho)
1629444 Lord Methuen, the Captured General and Notable Incidents in his Career (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Methuen)

Lord Methuens Advance to the Relief of Kimberley (litho)
1043377 Lord Methuens Advance to the Relief of Kimberley (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Methuens Advance to the Relief of Kimberley)

Corsham Court
LLM457668 Corsham Court by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corsham Court. Illustration for Pictureque Views of Seats by F O Morris (William Mackenzie)

Captured by De Wet, the Yeomanry Hospital taken at Roodeval by the Boers (b / w photo)
1600059 Captured by De Wet, the Yeomanry Hospital taken at Roodeval by the Boers (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captured by De Wet)

The New Volunteer Long-Service Decoration (litho)
1038953 The New Volunteer Long-Service Decoration (litho) by Paget, Henry Marriott (1856-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Volunteer Long-Service Decoration)

Lieut. -General Lord Methuen, C. B. 1900. Creator: Elliot & Fry
Lieut.-General Lord Methuen, C.B. 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

The Battle of Belmont, 23rd November 1899 - Bayonet Attack by the Scots and Grenadier Guards, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. II", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C

Lord Roberts Cheered By the Troops on his Arrival at Wonder RIver, (1901). Creator: Unknown
Lord 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

Lord Methuens Line of Advance to the Modder River, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

Corsham Court, Wiltshire, home of Lord Methuen, c1880. The manor of Corsham Court was in royal hands supposedly from the days of Ethelred the Unready until the reign of Elizabeth I

Paul Sanford Methuen, 3rd Baron Methuen, British military commander, 1902. Artist: Window & Grove
Paul Sanford Methuen, 3rd Baron Methuen, British military commander, 1902. Methuen (1845-1932) achieved the rank of Lieutenant General in 1899

All That Was Left of Them, 2nd Boer War, 1899. Artist: Richard Caton Woodville II
All 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

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

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"Lord Methuen: A Resilient Leader in the Face of Adversity" In the annals of history, Lord Methuen stands as a symbol of resilience and determination. His name became synonymous with both triumph and defeat during his involvement in the tumultuous events of the Second Boer War. One iconic image captures Lord Methuen rallying his broken forces at Tweebosch in 1902. Created by Charles Mills Sheldon, this powerful depiction showcases his unwavering spirit amidst chaos and uncertainty. Another poignant moment unfolds as General Methuen surrenders to de la Rey on that fateful day, marking a significant turning point in the war. Amidst the scorching veldt, Lord Methuen found solace under the shade provided by Modder River. This lithograph aptly portrays him seeking respite from relentless battles while leading his troops through challenging terrain. However, not all chapters were marked by victory for Lord Methuen. The defeat suffered at Tweebosch is vividly captured in a color lithograph, showcasing how even great leaders face setbacks on their path to success. Throughout these trials, Lord Methuen was accompanied by Maj. -General Hector A. MacDonald who commanded the 3rd (Highland) Brigade alongside him. Together they faced numerous challenges but remained steadfast in their mission to serve their country. The Ashanti Expedition saw Lord Methuen's leadership shine once again as he spearheaded the Special Service Corps. This black-and-white photograph immortalizes his dedication to duty and willingness to go wherever he was needed most. Captured by Boer forces after being wounded at Tweebosch, Lord Methuen's release was depicted in a striking color lithograph that showcased both his sacrifice and eventual return to British hands—a testament to his indomitable spirit. As one among many commanders during the Boer War, Lord Methuen played an integral role in shaping its outcome.