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South Africa - Soup Kitchen - Siege of Kimberley, Kimberley
Soup Kitchen - Siege of Kimberley, Kimberley, near Bloemfontein, Frances Baard, Northern Cape, South Africa. Showing Mr CJ Rhodes Date: 1900
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Baard Bloemfontein Cape Frances Kimberley Kitchen Rhodes Siege Soup
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This evocative photograph captures the scene at a soup kitchen during the Siege of Kimberley in 1899, South Africa. The Siege of Kimberley was a significant event in the Second Boer War, which lasted from October 1899 to February 1900. During this time, the city of Kimberley was under siege by the Boer forces, and the British population was trapped inside, relying on supplies brought in by relief columns. In this image, we see Mr CJ Rhodes, a prominent British statesman and businessman, serving soup to the hungry and desperate crowd. Rhodes, who would later become the Prime Minister of the Cape Colony, is shown in a compassionate moment, providing relief to those in need. The photograph was taken near Bloemfontein, in the Frances Baard region of the Northern Cape Province. The Siege of Kimberley was a turning point in the war, as the British were able to hold out against the Boer forces and eventually emerge victorious. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of compassion and community during times of crisis. It is a powerful historical image that captures the spirit of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
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