Kenilworth Village
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Today in Kimberley's History
TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY – 21 NOVEMBER
21 November 1899, Skirmish between the Boers and Cattle Guards outside Kenilworth. 21 November 1899, Lord Methuen’s British army leaves Orange…
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY – 11 NOVEMBER
UPDATED: 11/11/2025 11 NOVEMBER 1888, De Beers Board passes resolution of Rhodes to build Kenilworth village for the white miners.…
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY – 3 NOVEMBER
UPDATED; 03/11/2025 3 NOVEMBER 1899, Kimberley Mine ceases work during the siege. 3 NOVEMBER 1904, Four Black mine workers die…
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 24 OCTOBER
UPDATED: 24/10/2025 24 October 1899, The first action of the siege of Kimberley at Dronfield farm Pictured is the Centenary…
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TODAY IN KIMBERLEY’S HISTORY 28 FEBRUARY
UPDATED: 28/02/2025 28 February 1900, Kenilworth Defence Force steps down from duty after the siege. KENILWORTH VILLAGE HAD OWN DEFENCE…
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