Blue Nile Collection

Blue Nile Falls, near Lake Tana, Gondar region, Ethiopia, Africa

View on the Bashilo; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences... 1875. Creator: Unknown
View on the Bashilo; A journey through Soudan and Western Abyssinia, with Reminiscences of Captivity, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

The Advance of the Anglo-Egyptian Force Upon Omdurman, 1898, (c1900). Creator: C Wilkinson
The Advance of the Anglo-Egyptian Force Upon Omdurman, 1898, (c1900). The Battle of Omdurman was fought during the Anglo-Egyptian conquest of Sudan between a British-Egyptian expeditionary force

'Le plateau ethiopien; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Le plateau ethiopien; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

'Khartoum et Omdourman (Le confluent des deux Nils); Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Khartoum et Omdourman (Le confluent des deux Nils); Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

'Confluent des deux Nils; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Confluent des deux Nils; Le Nord-Est Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914

The Final Blow to Mahdism, the Battle of Omdurman, Panoramic View of the Main Attack (engraving)
1063686 The Final Blow to Mahdism, the Battle of Omdurman, Panoramic View of the Main Attack (engraving) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Final Blow to Mahdism)

James Bruce (engraving)
6028739 James Bruce (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Bruce. Illustration for The Pictorial Tour of the World (Sangster)

The Junction of the White and Blue Niles, Bird s-Eye View of Omdurman and Khartoum (litho)
1063732 The Junction of the White and Blue Niles, Bird s-Eye View of Omdurman and Khartoum (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Map of North Africa, c. 1580s (coloured engraving)
STC165073 Map of North Africa, c.1580s (coloured engraving) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The British in Egypt (litho)
1042055 The British in Egypt (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British in Egypt)

The Arrival of an Egyptian Gunboat at Rosaires, the Southernmost Anglo-Egyptian Post (litho)
1051375 The Arrival of an Egyptian Gunboat at Rosaires, the Southernmost Anglo-Egyptian Post (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

The British Troops in Khartum, building New Barracks (litho)
1051883 The British Troops in Khartum, building New Barracks (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British Troops in Khartum, building New Barracks)

On trek in Abyssinia (b / w photo)
6009116 On trek in Abyssinia (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On trek in Abyssinia)

Views on the Nile (engraving)
1590971 Views on the Nile (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views on the Nile)

The Expedition up the Blue Nile, hoisting the British and Egyptian Flags at Rosaires (litho)
1063912 The Expedition up the Blue Nile, hoisting the British and Egyptian Flags at Rosaires (litho) by Prater, Ernest (fl.1885-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Expedition up the Blue Nile)

Khartoum, the Capital of the Soudan, defended against the Mahdi by the Late General Gordon from 18 February 1884 to 26
1045131 Khartoum, the Capital of the Soudan, defended against the Mahdi by the Late General Gordon from 18 February 1884 to 26 January 1885 (engraving) by English School

The Attempt to Rescue Gordon, Sir Charles Wilson, in the Steamers "Teloweihah"and
1045123 The Attempt to Rescue Gordon, Sir Charles Wilson, in the Steamers " Teloweihah" and " Bordein" attempting to run the Gauntlet to Khartoum (engraving) by Villiers

In Memory of Gordon, the Service among the Ruins of the Residency at Khartoum (engraving)
1063674 In Memory of Gordon, the Service among the Ruins of the Residency at Khartoum (engraving) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: In Memory of Gordon)

Tississat Falls, Blue Nile, Ethiopia. The Blue Nile is largely responsible for the annual Nile floods in June to September

Sudan Khartoum Meeting White Blue Nile 1936
Sudan. Khartoum. Meeting of White and Blue Nile. 1936, Sudan, Khartoum

Sudan Khartoum Banks Blue Nile looking up stream
Sudan. Khartoum. Banks of the Blue Nile looking up stream. 1936, Sudan, Khartoum

Sudan Khartoum Scene shores Blue Nile 1936
Sudan. Khartoum. Scene on the shores of the Blue Nile. 1936, Sudan, Khartoum

Sudan Khartoum Banks Blue Nile framed sausage tree
Sudan. Khartoum. Banks of the Blue Nile framed by a sausage tree (Lify Sponge). 1936, Sudan, Khartoum

Sudan Khartoum Shadouf Blue Nile 1936
Sudan. Khartoum. Shadouf on the Blue Nile. 1936, Sudan, Khartoum

Sudan Khartoum Air view Meeting White Blue Nile
Sudan. Khartoum. Air view. Meeting of White and Blue Nile. 1936, Sudan, Khartoum

Sudan Khartoum Palace across Blue Nile General Gordon s
Sudan. Khartoum. The Palace from across the Blue Nile and General Gordons river boat at anchor. 1936, Sudan, Khartoum

Sudan Khartoum Native craft Blue Nile 1936
Sudan. Khartoum. Native craft on the Blue Nile. 1936, Sudan, Khartoum

Illustration of Nile river from Lake Victoria to Nile Delta

Plateau farmland, Ethiopia C017 / 7622
Plateau farmland. Fields and trees in farmland cultivated on the plateau above the Debre Libanos gorge, in central Ethiopia. The river is a tributary of the Blue Nile (Abbay River)

Bird watchers, Ethiopia C017 / 7621
Bird watchers. Group of bird watchers on a bridge over the Debre Libanos gorge, in central Ethiopia. This bridge passes over a tributary of the Blue Nile (Abbay River)

Nile irrigation pump, Sudan, 1936 C014 / 0470
Nile irrigation pump. Child with a cow at a pump that is used to raise water in buckets on a wheel (upper right) from the River Nile (in background)

East African Rift tectonics, artwork
East African Rift tectonics. Block artwork of the Earths crust being pulled apart by plate tectonics in the Horn of Africa region of the East African Rift (Great Rift Valley)

Blue Nile falls, Lake Tana area, Gondar region, Ethiopia, Africa

The Blue Nile, waterfalls near Lake Tana, Abyssinian Highlands, Gondor region, Ethiopia, Africa

Waterfall, Blue Nile near Lake Tana, Gondar, Ethiopia, Africa

Thomson Falls on the Blue Nile, Ethiopia, Africa

Blue Nile Falls, Ethiopia, Africa

Tis Abay waterfall on the Blue Nile, Ethiopia, Africa

The famous outlet of the Blue Nile into Lake Tana, local man carrying a tankwa (open-ended papyrus canoe), Lake Tana, Bahir Dar, Gondar region, Ethiopia, Africa

Tis Isat Falls on the Blue Nile, Ethiopia, Africa

The Blue Nile coming out of Lake Tana, Bahardar, Ethiopia, Africa

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Blue Nile, a majestic river flowing through the heart of Ethiopia, holds within its waters a rich tapestry of history and natural beauty. From the thundering Blue Nile Falls near Lake Tana in the Gondar region to the panoramic view of the main attack at The Battle of Omdurman, this enchanting river has witnessed both triumphs and tragedies. As we delve into its past, we come across James Bruce's engraving that captures the essence of exploration and discovery along this ancient waterway. It reminds us of how intrepid explorers ventured into uncharted territories, unraveling mysteries hidden within its depths. The Great Military Disaster in the Soudan is etched forever in our memory as a reminder of the conflicts that have shaped this region. A litho depicting The Junction of White and Blue Niles offers a bird's-eye view showcasing Omdurman and Khartoum's grandeur while highlighting their historical significance. Travel back in time with an intricately detailed map from c. 1580s colored engraving, which showcases North Africa's vastness and diversity. Witness The British Troops building New Barracks in Khartoum or experience The Arrival of an Egyptian Gunboat at Rosaires - these lithos provide glimpses into colonial times when foreign powers left their mark on these lands. But amidst all these historical accounts lies nature's untouched beauty - an ethereal black-and-white photograph takes us On trek in Abyssinia where one can truly appreciate nature's serenity juxtaposed against human endeavors. Intriguingly diverse yet undeniably captivating, Blue Nile continues to flow through time as a witness to humanity's triumphs and tribulations. Its waters hold stories untold but beckon us to explore further, reminding us that there is so much more waiting beyond what meets our eyes.