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Poster, Liverpool Express, Relief of Mafeking
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Poster, Liverpool Express, Relief of Mafeking
News vendor stand poster for 18 May 1900, Liverpool Express, Relief of Mafeking, South Africa, during the Second Boer War. Date: 1900
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Boer Express Jack Liverpool Mafeking News Patriotic Patriotism Siege Stand Vendor Victory
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This striking poster, titled "Relief of Mafeking," is a poignant reminder of the patriotic fervor that gripped Liverpool and the wider United Kingdom during the Second Boer War in 1900. The poster, published by the Liverpool Express, features a jubilant crowd gathered around a news vendor's stand, celebrating the successful relief of the besieged town of Mafeking in South Africa. The Union Jack flag, flown proudly atop the stand, symbolizes the British victory and the unity of the nation during this tumultuous time. The vibrant red, white, and blue colors of the flags and the poster itself, reflect the intense emotions and national pride felt by the British people as they followed the progress of the war in South Africa. The image of the news vendor, selling the latest updates on the relief of Mafeking, underscores the importance of the press in keeping the public informed and connected to the events unfolding thousands of miles away. The Siege of Mafeking, which lasted from October 1899 to May 1900, was a significant turning point in the Second Boer War, and the relief of the town became a symbol of British resilience and determination in the face of adversity. This poster captures the spirit of the time, encapsulating the hope, excitement, and patriotism that swept through Liverpool and the UK as news of the relief reached the shores of the British Isles.
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