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Ox-wagon Crossing Water, Africa, ca.1875-ca.1940 (imp-cswc-GB-237-CSWC47-LS16-027)

Ox-wagon Crossing Water, Africa, ca.1875-ca.1940 (imp-cswc-GB-237-CSWC...

Ox-wagon Crossing Water, Africa, ca.1875-ca.1940 Photograph of an ox-wagon similar to the type that would have been used as transport by the Scottish missionary David Livingstone. The wagon, which is being dr... More

Ox-wagon, ca.1875-ca.1940 (imp-cswc-GB-237-CSWC47-LS16-016)

Ox-wagon, ca.1875-ca.1940 (imp-cswc-GB-237-CSWC47-LS16-016)

Ox-wagon, ca.1875-ca.1940 Photograph of an ox-wagon similar to the type that would have been used as transport by the Scottish missionary David Livingstone. The wagon can be seen in the distance trekking acro... More

A seaside resort, fun pier with pavillions

A seaside resort, fun pier with pavillions

View looking from the water towards the pier and buildings with balconies and arch colonnades. In the water are swimmers holding on to an overhead cable, with crowds of people on the pier and a view of holiday ... More

Another view, looking beyond silos to the bay

Another view, looking beyond silos to the bay

Looking across rows of trees over buildings and towards the Cape Town working harbour with views of silos.

Cape Dutch building. South Africa

Cape Dutch building. South Africa

Looking from garden area view of thatched roof church, possibly a Dutch Reform church, with men sitting on benches outside the church.

Cenotaph, Johannesburg - Johannesburg, South Africa

Cenotaph, Johannesburg - Johannesburg, South Africa

View shows cenotaph in the square, surrounded by large commercial buildings, with views of horse-drawn carts, pedestrians and cars, on one of the buildings is written "J. Sanderson 1903" and on the adjacent bui... More

Civic square, in front of government buildings

Civic square, in front of government buildings

Shows views from arch of a gentleman standing in front of a circular stone structure erected with pillars, and a small tower that is set in the square amidst trees and a variety of shrubs with large government ... More

Class 15C 4-8-2 - Steam locomotive, Public domain image

Class 15C 4-8-2 - Steam locomotive, Public domain image

SAR Class 15C 4-8-2 Public domain photograph of a steam locomotive, engine, train, railroad, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Class 16D 4-6-2 no. 860 - Steam locomotive, Public domain image

Class 16D 4-6-2 no. 860 - Steam locomotive, Public domain image

SAR Class 16D 4-6-2 no. 860 Public domain photograph of a steam locomotive, engine, train, railroad, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Class 18 2-10-2 - Steam locomotive, Public domain image

Class 18 2-10-2 - Steam locomotive, Public domain image

SAR Class 18 2-10-2 Public domain photograph of a steam locomotive, engine, train, railroad, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Class 1E. South Africa - A black and white photo of a train on the tracks

Class 1E. South Africa - A black and white photo of a train on the tra...

SAR Class 1E locomotives on a passenger train, Durban Public domain photograph of a locomotive, train car, railroad trucks, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Class Exp 1 4-6-2 no. 900 - Steam locomotive, Public domain image

Class Exp 1 4-6-2 no. 900 - Steam locomotive, Public domain image

SAR Class Experimental 1 4-6-2 no. 900, ex Cape Government Railways 3 cylinder "Smith" compound

Class GF 4-6-2+2-6-4 no. 2370 - Steam locomotive, Public domain image
Class MH 2-6-6-2 no. 1661 - Steam locomotive, Public domain image

Class MH 2-6-6-2 no. 1661 - Steam locomotive, Public domain image

SAR Class MH 2-6-6-2 Mallet no. 1661 Public domain photograph of a steam locomotive, engine, train, railroad, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Class NG G13 no. NG58. South Africa

Class NG G13 no. NG58. South Africa

SAR Class NG G13 no. NG58 Public domain reproduction of lantern slide, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Class U 2-6-2+2-6-2 - Steam locomotive, Public domain image

Class U 2-6-2+2-6-2 - Steam locomotive, Public domain image

SAR Class U 2-6-2+2-6-2, the Union Garratt

Elevated view, government or municipal buildings and town square

Elevated view, government or municipal buildings and town square

Looking down on the former Houses of Parliament of the Natal Colonial Governement in Langalibilele Street, Pietermaritzburg. The United Kingdom coat of arms are on the main building. In the foreground there is ... More

Fountain and ornamental water pools

Fountain and ornamental water pools

View of fountain in water pools showing people strolling on the promenade, children playing in the pools and with views of various buildings and hills in the distance, possibly a seaside resort.

Groote Schuur, the home of Cecil Rhodes, now the President's residence

Groote Schuur, the home of Cecil Rhodes, now the President's residence

View of Groote Schuur taken from garden, showing views of the residence with its ornate gables, colonnaded verandas, chimneys and whitewashed walls, with groups of trees surrounding the home.

Early automobiles - Johannesburg High Court

Early automobiles - Johannesburg High Court

Looking across the street towards the large building with classical dome, arch windows and columns, barricaded from the street by rope and poles, with views of garden in front of the building, cars parked by th... More

Men working at whaling station, South Africa

Men working at whaling station, South Africa

View of men holding harpoons, walking and working amongst the dead whales, with tin buildings and conveyer belts in view, possibly a whaling station.

National Bank building, Johannesburg

National Bank building, Johannesburg

Looking across Church Square onto a busy street scene with electric double decker trams, horse-drawn trams and pedestrians, stands the historic National Bank building, with its dome and balcony. There are also ... More

Old Parliament House, Pretoria. South Africa

Old Parliament House, Pretoria. South Africa

Looking from Church Square directly towards the classical style old Parliament House, built in the Italian Renaissance Revival style with domes and towers, with views of statues on the main tower above the entrance.

Ox-wagon crossing the water. South Africa

Ox-wagon crossing the water. South Africa

Shows an ox-wagon or bullock wagon out on the open range being drawn by a team of oxen harnessed in pairs, with a family sitting in the wagon, as the oxen pull it across the water, the man is holding a whip.

Oxford Street, East London. South Africa

Oxford Street, East London. South Africa

Looking down Oxford Street with views of the shop fronts, bustling crowds, motor cars travelling, and parked on both sides of the street, horse-drawn carriage, cart being pulled by oxen, and showing the Strand ... More

Palmerston Hotel, Port Elizabeth

Palmerston Hotel, Port Elizabeth

Looking from above a view of the cityscape, showing the Palmerston Hotel, cars on the street, churches and various other city buildings [The Richardson Building, Adolph Mosenthal & Co.], possibly Durban [Port E... More

Public buildings, South Africa - Johannesburg, South Africa

Public buildings, South Africa - Johannesburg, South Africa

Looking from the edge of the road towards the early model cars parked beside the impressive brick buildings, designed with columns and Corinthian portico, a partial view of the building, possibly the Houses of ... More

Railway station, Pretoria. South Africa

Railway station, Pretoria. South Africa

Looking directly towards the front entrance of the railway station with its colonnades, arch windows and clock tower, there are views of an early rail car or tram, travelling on a wide road, with a grassed area... More

Silos at the docks, CapeTown. South Africa

Silos at the docks, CapeTown. South Africa

Shows views of the silos, surrounding harbour buildings and the grain elevators in the harbour, with distant views of land.

Silos on the waterfront, Cape Town

Silos on the waterfront, Cape Town

Looking across the water showing the sailing vessels, the waterfront, silos and the city buildings with the backdrop of Table Mountain towering over the city.

Street scene, South Africa - Victorian era public domain image

Street scene, South Africa - Victorian era public domain image

Shows views of Victorian style public buildings, with cars parked on the tree lined streets adjacent to the buildings, with pedestrians moving around the streets.

The National Womens Memorial, Bloemfontein in South Africa

The National Womens Memorial, Bloemfontein in South Africa

Shows man standing at the top of the steps, with his hat off, viewing the monument of an Afrikaner woman holding her child with her husband by her side; the monument is flanked by a large obelisk structure.

The Union buildings, Pretoria. South Africa

The Union buildings, Pretoria. South Africa

Man standing at the foot of the steps looking from the terraced gardens towards the imposing sandstone, English mounumental style buildings that have a semi circular shape. There are two wings at the side with ... More

Town Hall, Johannesburg - Johannesburg, South Africa

Town Hall, Johannesburg - Johannesburg, South Africa

Looking across the square and the street directly towards the town hall building, built in a classical style, with its classical columns and portico and high-domed tower, with views of trams passing by and peop... More

Town square, memorial in centre

Town square, memorial in centre

Looking directly towards large buildings showing part of the town clock towering over the buildings, with park and square in the foreground and showing views of adjacent streets with cars, street lights and pedestrians.

Trams outside Cape Town Railway Station, Adderley Street

Trams outside Cape Town Railway Station, Adderley Street

View shows busy street scene with trams travelling on the main street of Cape Town, which is lined by rows of large old colonial style office buildings and shops as far as the eye can see.

Views of Adderley Street, Cape Town 2

Views of Adderley Street, Cape Town 2

Looking down bustling Adderley Street, there are views of impressive municipal buildings including the Post Office, shops, hotel, pedestrians, cars, horsedrawn vehicles and double-decker trams travelling on the street.

Views of Adderley Street, Cape Town

Views of Adderley Street, Cape Town

Looking down bustling Adderley Street, there are views of impressive municipal buildings including the Post Office, shops, hotel, pedestrians, cars, horsedrawn vehicles and double-decker trams travelling on the street.

West Street, Durban. South Africa

West Street, Durban. South Africa

Looking down the tree lined street directly towards the old Durban Town Hall built in Renaissance style, with views of other prominent city buildings, pedestrians and vehicles, and in the immediate foreground i... More

Trams outside Johannesburg City Hall, Market Street

Trams outside Johannesburg City Hall, Market Street

View of Johannesburg City Hall from the corner of Market and Harrison Streets, looking North-East, and showing trams travelling on a busy Market Street, which is lined by rows of large, old, colonial style offi... More

Cetshwayo-c1875 - Victorian era public domain image

Cetshwayo-c1875 - Victorian era public domain image

Photograph of a photographic image from a Victorian glass magic lantern slide, South Africa c1875, labelled "Cetewayo". Deutsch: Cetshwayo kaMpande, König der Zulu