John Clark Collection

Trewirgie-Richmond on 2 April 1906
Collection: 
Campbell Collections
Contributor: 
John Clark
Resource Type: 
Photographs
Language: 
English
Coverage: 
South Africa
Resource Identifier: 
J Clark 1212
File Type: 
Picture
Extent: 
1
Publisher: 
unknown
Rights Holder: 
Campbell Collections

The only known photograph of the execution of the 12 men found guilty of killing the two policemen at Trewirgie. The event took place at Richmond on 2 April 1906. On the right can be seen the local clergyman who later recorded that the men faced death bravely.

Access Rights: 
This photograph may not be reproduced and published without permission from the Killie Campbell Africana Library. Campbell Collections have exclusive rights to this photograph and they are available for sale. For more information please contact 031-260-1710/06 or email: campbellcollections@ukzn.ac.za
Posted by: Nomvuyo Mkhulisi
On: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - 11:50