The mounted infantry company of the 1st Leicestershire Regiment

Photograph Courtesy of the Leicester Mercury from Loughborough Museum's new display about the Boer War: the caption from this copy picture from the display reads; The mounted infantry company of the 1st Leicestershire Regiment was photographed by Horace Nicholls on the outskirts of Ladysmith. The physical and mental exhaustion of the past week - of Talana Hill and Yule's retreat is clear. A picture showing a column of soldiers from the Anglo-Boer War. An exhibition at Charnwood Museum combines pictures with letters from local soldiers involved in the conflict.

Last updated 6 November, 2008