‘5th Lancers charge Boers retreating at Elands Laagte.’, 1899 (c)
lantern slide, lantern slide
Accession Number
NAM.1963-12-305-36
Description
‘5th Lancers charge Boers retreating at Elands Laagte.’, 1899 (c). Lantern slide, Boer War (1899-1902), 1899-1902. Part of a ‘The Transvaal War’ series. Battle scene showing Trumpeter John James Shurlock, 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers, firing his pistol as his regiment engage retreating Boers at Elandslaagte. From a collection of two hundred and forty three lantern slides, mainly relating to the Boer War, mainly illustrations from Illustrated London News and The Sphere, 1899-1902.
Events
Elandslaagte, Battle of, 1899 (Boer War 1899-1902)
People
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