John Clark
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A 1913 picture of the Isandlwana Mountain. On the left workers are constructing a large monument to the troopers of the Natal Police who died fighting to the end. |
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The Ultimatum Tree where John W. Shepstone read to the Zulu indunas the terms of Sir Bartle Frere's ultimatum, 11 December 1879. The Tree stands at the Lower Drift of the Tugela. |
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Nine-year-old Megan Jones shows the 1879 ammo box owned by Mrs Lane. It has the original copper bands and rope handles. |
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Col. A.W. Durnford shared the responsibility for the defense of the camp after Lord Chelmsford had set off with the balance of the troops. He died with his men. |
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Fugitives' Drift A worn historical photograph of the grave of the lieutenants with the cross was sent by Sir Bartle Frere. |
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Lieutenants J.R.M. Chard and Gonville Bromhead who shared in the defense arrangements at Rorke's Drift |
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John Rouse Merrith Chard, V.C. (1847-97) Lieut. R.E. |
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The two lieutenants Melvill and Coghill of the 24th Regt. whose unsuccessful attempt to escape with the colours ended in their deaths by pursuing Zulus. |
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Farm House at Kronendal near Hout Bay |
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Rooikoppies Hotel |
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The Rev. George 'Ammunition' Smith, the military chaplain, conducted a service in the field. He got his name from his role in the siege when he passed out loose cartridges from a large haversack around his neck. |
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Peace negotiations: an interview at Utrecht with Oham, one of Cetshwayo's many brothers, who deserted to the British. |
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The famous John Dunn who set himself up as a Zulu chief, is seen here with his indunas. In the early days, he was favorably received by Cetshwayo and prospered in trading and cattle farming until the war. |
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Fort Pine: 1879 Some of the forts that were used as bases: were Fort Pine, Fort Amiel (Newcastle), Fort Pearson (near Tugela mouth), Fort Durnford (built by Col. A.W. Durnford in 1874 at Escourt) |
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Fort Pearson- Zulu War during 1879 |
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| John Clark Collection |
'Don', one of the survivors of Isandlwana. He belonged to Lieut. Daly of the 24th Regiment. who died on the field. When found, the dog had two large assegai wounds on its body. |
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Sketch map of the defenses, Rocke's Drift. |
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A wooden framework of stilts supporting the bell of the Mission Chruch (built after the battle). A modern picture. |
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At Durban, an inner defense system was set up for the central part of the town. The diagram shows the line to be defended with a redoubt and six or seven strong points. |
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Zulu War 1879: One of the Gatling guns at Ulundi, the final battle. |