This collection contain images relating to the Jameson Raid. The Jameson Raid was an unsuccessful attempt by the Uitlanders in Johannesburg to overthrow the Transvaal government. On 29 December 1895 Dr Leander Starr Jameson led an expedition from Bechuanaland to assist the Uitlanders in defeating the Boers. The Boers received warning of the attack and Jameson was forced to surrender on 2 January 1896 at Doornkop near Krugersdorp.