Block House by cfulton
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Description
A relic of a bygone era near Wellington in the Western Cape.
The Blokhuis (Block House) is the most southerly relic of the Anglo-Boer War. It was one of a number of fortified Block Houses built by the British to protect the railway line from Boer commandos.
Thanks for all of your comments,
Clive
Comments (14)
Wolfenshire
I see old places like this and what I think of is to wonder about the soldiers that were posted here, who were they, where did they go when they left. I see old places and want to know the human stories the building saw but can't tell. Really good photo.
auntietk
I like seeing the stones of the place, and how they were laid down. Old fortifications are such interesting places. Thanks for sharing this!
Blush
Great pic block house indeed Hugs Susan
Faemike55
Impressive building
kgb224
Superb capture Clive. God Bless.
bmac62
Fascinating historic structure Clive...wonder if a young Winston Churchill ever past by here:)
durleybeachbum
Perfect in sepia!
jayfar
Like the tone Clive.
GARAGELAND
Your decision to use sepia makes this.
Crabbycabby
Fascinating.
MrsRatbag
Excellent capture of this remnant of another time!
ElusiveAngel
Love the colours you have in here! Dankie vir die geskiedenis! Love it!
whaleman
Just makes me wonder and wonder...
Chipka
I agree with Tara, old fortifications are such intriguing things...their violent purpose adds to their beauty in a poignant way. I think it's because such structures underscore the frailty of Human life. No matter who's side you're on, it's all the same. Humans die unless they're kept from dying, and fortifications (and weapons) underscore that in incredible ways. Not good, not bad, just incredible. This image brings all of that into focus, and I always have to smile a bit to myself whenever I hear of conflicts with the Boers, because as a child, first hearing about the Boer Wars, I always thought that they were the "Boar Wars." Ah...children. They sometimes think the darndest things! This is a brilliant, deliciously stark photo.