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Photograph of the Harrismith Racecourse territory full of men and horses, taken during the Boer War, 1900-1902 (c). The area was repurposed by the British Army in 1900 and turned into a main tactical base and staging post for operations. A large crowd gathers in front on some buildings. Some of the men are soldiers but most are wearing civilian clothing. There are a lot of horses, as well as horses pulling gun carriages or carriages. Many of the men are holding rifles. A mountain can be seen in the distance. The image relates to the 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards who fought in the Boer War. From a photograph album of 111 photographs entitled '2nd Battalion 1897-1909', relating to the 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards in the UK, South Africa and Gibraltar from 1897 to 1909. Mostly group photos and individual portraits.

Boer War (1899-1902)