The Battlefields - Legends of the Zulu Kingdom
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Ladysmith
zoom One of the two Howitzers that served Ladysmith with distinction during the 118 day siege, stands proudly in front of the Ladysmith Town Hall. |
This town on the banks of the Klip
River - proclaimed in 1850 - was named
after the Spanish wife of Sir Harry
Smith. It became a prosperous staging-
post for fortune-hunters en route to
the Transvaal gold-fields and diamond
discoveries at Kimberley.
Ladysmith made world headlines at
the
turn of the century when it was
besieged for 118 days during the most
crucial stage of the Anglo-Boer War.
Today a commercial centre for
surrounding communities, the town is a
natural gateway to the tourist delights
of the Central and Northern reaches of
the Drakensberg range. Snowcapped peaks
during winter form a breathtaking
backdrop.
Accommodation
Adventure Sports & Outdoor
Recreation
Art
Galleries
Battles & Sites
Monuments & Memorials
Museums
Guides
Culture & Crafts
For more information contact Ladysmith/Emnambithi CTO.
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