Boer "Wanted" poster in Dutch, with translation

Churchill won international fame with a price on his head. On the night of December 12, 1899, the twenty-five-year-old war correspondent escaped from Boer captivity by climbing over the wall of the States Model School in Pretoria, where he was held prisoner. A reward of £25 was issued for his recapture. A description circulated by the Boer authorities noted that he could not speak a word of Dutch. Despite this, and after some adventures, Churchill made it to safety.



Object Details:

On loan from the National Trust, Chartwell, UK. (25)



Related Theme:

Warrior for Empire