The National Womens Memorial

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This obelisk of 36,5 metres high was built of Kroonstad sandstone in memory of the 26 370 Boer women and children who died during the Anglo Boer War(1899 -1902). It was unveiled on 16 December 1913. (Image adapted). © Carlviloria, License

The National Womens Memorial

The National Women’s Monument in Bloemfontein is a significant historical and cultural landmark dedicated to commemorating the women and children who suffered and died in British concentration camps during the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902). Unveiled in 1913, the monument was a pioneering effort to acknowledge the sacrifices made by these women and children, who endured extreme hardships and loss due to the conflict. The design of the monument, created by the architect Louis M. W. Rousset, features a striking marble figure of a grieving mother, symbolizing the collective mourning of a nation for its lost citizens.

The monument is situated within the grounds of the War Museum of the Boer Republics and is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens. The site is designed to reflect both the solemnity and the resilience of the Boer people during and after the war. The monument's inscriptions and plaques provide historical context and honor the memory of those who perished in the camps, ensuring that their stories and sacrifices are remembered by future generations. The adjacent museum exhibits further detail the conditions of the camps and the impact on families and communities.

In addition to its commemorative role, the National Women’s Monument serves as an important educational and cultural site. It attracts visitors, researchers, and historians who seek to understand the full scope of the Anglo-Boer War and its consequences. The monument also plays a role in national remembrance events, where people gather to pay their respects and reflect on the historical injustices faced by the war's non-combatant victims. Its continued preservation and dedication underscore the importance of acknowledging and learning from the past.

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@ Mamma's Guesthouse

Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Bloemfontein

3.8km from The National Womens Memorial

@ Mamma’s Guesthouse is die plek om te bly indien u verlang na ‘n huislike ervaring met eg Suid Afrikaans gasvryheid en vriendelike personeel. Hier stap ons die ekstra myl vir u. …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.

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^VanR 445

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Allegro Guesthouse

Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Bayswater, Bloemfontein

5.9km from The National Womens Memorial

Allegro Guest House bied gaste pragtige kamers op 'n B&B-basis in die woonbuurt Bayswater in Bloemfontein. Ons bied sewe individueel-tema luukse en suite-kamers. Kamers is ingerig met dubbel-, koningingrootte- of koninggrootte-beddens. …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.

Slaap 18 in 7 eenhede

^VanR 375

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De Witt'e Gastehuis

Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Bayswater, Bloemfontein

6.4km from The National Womens Memorial

De Witt'e Gastehuis is 'n statige grasdak-gastehuis in 'n stil area in die noordelike deel van Bloemfontein. Dit bied rustige gehalteverblyf met sy stylvolle kamers en 'n swembad vir daardie warm somersdae. …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.

Slaap 24 in 10 eenhede

^VanR 385

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Lily Guesthouse

Bed & Breakfast Accommodation in Bayswater, Bloemfontein

6.6km from The National Womens Memorial

Lily Guesthouse in die noordelike voorstede van Bloemfontein is maklik bereikbaar vanaf die N1, maar tog in 'n rustige omgewing geleë. Ons is trots op ons ware gasvryheid en uitstekende persoonlike diens. …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.

Slaap 17 in 6 eenhede

^VanR 600

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Bedrock Self Catering

Self Catering Apartment, Flatlet Accommodation in Bayswater, Bloemfontein

6.8km from The National Womens Memorial

Bedrock bied aan besoekers aan Bloemfontein selfsorgverblyf in die lowerryke woonbuurt Bayswater. Geleë in die noordelike voorstede, naby 'n winkelsentrum, wegneemetes, eetplekke, mediese geriewe en skole in 'n stil veilige tuin. …sien meer vir besprekings / navrae en inligting.

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