Leone Collection

The City Hotel, Freetown, Sierra Leone
The City Hotel, Sierra Leone, made famous by author Graham Greene. Now demolished. The hotel was first mentioned in Greenes 1936 book Travel Without Maps

Sierra Leone - Freetown - The Law courts Date: circa 1905

Sierra Leone Freetown
Viewed from the sea. town

Fourah Bay College, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Fourah Bay College, Mount Aureol, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Founded in 1827 by the Church Missionary Society as an Anglican missionary school, it is the oldest university in West Africa

Ancient Rome: A triumphal procession in roman forum, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702512 Ancient Rome: A triumphal procession in roman forum, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Boats in Susans Bay, Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Date: circa 1920s

William Rowland Peck
WILLIAM ROWLAND PECK English missionary in Sierra Leone Date: circa 1840

Sierra Leone General
Rural scene with elephant

Smelting Furnace - Sierra Leone, West Africa
Smelting in a bloomery-type furnace in Sierra Leone, West Africa. circa 1910s

Moyamba, Sierra Leone, Madam Yoko, Chiefs, Colonial Officers
At Moyamba, the capital and largest city of Moyamba District, in the Southern Province of Sierra Leone ( Sierra Leone Colony and Protectorate - British colonial administration) - D.C

Ancient Egypt: Pharaoh Ramses II fighting against the war lions of the Hittite army in Qadesh, 1274 BC
XEE702495 Ancient Egypt: Pharaoh Ramses II fighting against the war lions of the Hittite army in Qadesh, 1274 BC, 1866 (coloured engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Queen Messi of Massa, Sierra Leone, West Africa
Royal transport for Queen Messi of Massa in the Sherbro region of Sierra Leone, West Africa. She was on her way to a political meeting. Her top hat is a sign of her authority. Date: 1922

Sunday morning, Regent, Sierra Leone
Churchgoers walk down the hill from St Charles Church, after Sunday morning service. Regent Village, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Date: circa 1982

Goderich Beach, Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone, Goderich Beach. People crowd on to the beach when the fishing boats return from sea. In 1982 the beach was a busy fishing village

Boy with fishes, Sierra Leone
African boy with handful of five fishes freshly landed on Goderich Beach, Sierra Leone, West Africa Date: circa 1982

Sierra Leone - Gbangbama Devils (Native Jesters). Sierra Leone has a rich cultural history, with a strong presence of traditional local mascots, who (to this day) appear in the form of devils

Sierra Leone, West Africa - Husking of Rice pestle & mortar
Sierra Leone, West Africa - The husking of rice using a pestle and mortar - common traditional domestic scene of food preparation. Date: circa 1910s

Guinea, Benin and Sierra Leone

Kroo Town, Freetown, Sierra Leone, Africa

Sierra Leone Kroo Town in Freetown probably 1920s

Sierra Leone, the Racehorse
Racehorse Sierra Leone had achieved a run of seven races without being unplaced. Also pictured are owner Edward Stanley, Lord Derby (1865-1948), jockey Tommy Weston(1902-1981) and the Hon

Il Leone di Caprera. Sailing schooner of 9 meters of length that crewed by three Italians wanted to cross the Atlantic Ocean with a sextant as the only guide

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor cigarette card. Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912) British composer of mixed race ancestry. His father came from Sierra Leone & his mother was English

Evelyn Dove by Kay Vaughan. Evelyn Dove (1902-1987) London-born singer & actress. Mixed race daughter of a Sierra Leone barrister & his English wife

SIERRA LEONE UNDERTAKERS
Black humour : The premises of Bungie the undertaker, Sierra Leone, Africa. He is as ready to offer good advice to the living as he is to provide for the needs of the dead! Date: 1930s

The Carthaginians: Lion Hunt, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702513 The Carthaginians: Lion Hunt, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Acroterial disc with the depiction of Heracles and the lion of Nemea, from Fratte di Salerno, Scigliato district
LRI741093 Acroterial disc with the depiction of Heracles and the lion of Nemea, from Fratte di Salerno, Scigliato district by Greek School, (4th century BC); 78x81 cm; Luisa Ricciarini

Ancient Rome: Criminals being attacked by wild animals, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702500 Ancient Rome: Criminals being attacked by wild animals, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

The lion, symbol of St. Mark, 1329-30 (bronze)
6263006 The lion, symbol of St. Mark, 1329-30 (bronze) by Maitani, Lorenzo (c.1255-1330); Duomo (Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta), Orvieto, Umbria

Detail with St. Jerome taking the thorn from the lions paw, Chapel of St. Jerome, 1452 (fresco)
6204272 Detail with St. Jerome taking the thorn from the lions paw, Chapel of St. Jerome, 1452 (fresco) by Gozzoli, Benozzo di Lese di Sandro (1420-97); Museo di San Francesco, Montefalco, Perugia

Tile depicting a grifo and a lion, 1185-86 (bronze)
6166476 Tile depicting a grifo and a lion, 1185-86 (bronze) by Pisano, Bonanno (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

Tile depicting a grifo and a lion, 1185-86 (bronze)
6166475 Tile depicting a grifo and a lion, 1185-86 (bronze) by Pisano, Bonanno (12th century); Duomo (Cattedrale di Santa Maria Nuova), Monreale, Sicily

The Fortitude with a lion, one of the six female allegorical figure representing Virtues, 1622-28 (fresco)
3928907 The Fortitude with a lion, one of the six female allegorical figure representing Virtues, 1622-28 (fresco) by Domenichino (Domenico Zampieri) (1581-1641); Sant Andrea della Valle, Rome

La cabane du lion - Il casotto del leone, 1762, di Pietro Longhi (1701-1785)
LRI4607677 La cabane du lion - Il casotto del leone, 1762, di Pietro Longhi (1701-1785), olio su tela, cm 62x51 - The cabin of the lion, 1762, by Pietro Longhi (1701-1785)

Freetown, Sierra Leone
View of Freetown, capital city of Sierra Leone in 1874. 1874

Saint Mark (Fresco, 16th century)
LRI4690142 Saint Mark (Fresco, 16th century) by Perugino, Pietro (c.1445-1523); Monastero di San Benedetto (Santuario Sacro Spero), Subiaco, Rome, Lazio

Ancient Rome: Sea Travel, Wild animals are transported for the circus
XEE702511 Ancient Rome: Sea Travel, Wild animals are transported for the circus, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nomadic Giagas or Gallas, a ferocious, warlike people from Sierra Leone who destroyed the Kingdom of Benguela (Angola), depicted with spears, shields and cudgels

Mandingo dancers dancing a cullunjee
Mandingo women dancing a cullunjee. They wear tall feather hats, painted faces, and grass skirts, and beat time with drums and wooden castanets

Street vendors, Sierra Leone, West Africa. 1892

Evelyn Dove by Macari (Italy). Evelyn Dove (1902-1987) London-born singer & actress. Mixed race daughter of a Sierra Leone barrister & his English wife

Evelyn Dove (1902-1987) London-born singer & actress. Mixed race daughter of a Sierra Leone barrister & his English wife. Trained at the Royal Academy of Music (1917-1919)

Mende men playing Warri, Gold Coast, West Africa
Men of the Mendi (Mende) country playing a game called Warri, Gold Coast (then part of the British Empire, now part of Sierra Leone), West Africa

Ring with the small cylinders hold a hinge around which a scarab in engraved onyx
LRI741092 Ring with the small cylinders hold a hinge around which a scarab in engraved onyx (= sardonyx) rotates and, on the flat face, a lion devours a deer, from Cuma

The Italian Miniature Schooner "Leone di Caprera", which has recently crossed the Atlantic (engraving)
1037638 The Italian Miniature Schooner " Leone di Caprera", which has recently crossed the Atlantic (engraving) by English School

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"Exploring the Vibrant Culture and History in Freetown, Sierra Leone" Discover the hidden gems of Leone, a captivating city nestled in Freetown, Sierra Leone. As you step into The City Hotel, be prepared to embark on an unforgettable journey through time and culture. Sierra Leone - Freetown: A destination that exudes charm and allure. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of this West African gem as you stroll through its bustling streets. Unveiling Fourah Bay College: Delve into academia at one of Africa's oldest institutions. Feel the intellectual energy pulsating through its historic halls as you soak up knowledge amidst a backdrop steeped in tradition. Boats in Susans Bay: Witness the mesmerizing dance between land and sea as vibrant boats gracefully glide across crystal-clear waters. Let your senses be captivated by the rhythmic sounds and colors that define life along these shores. William Rowland Peck: Uncover the legacy of this influential figure who left an indelible mark on Sierra Leone's history. His contributions continue to shape modern-day society, reminding us of our shared heritage. Sierra Leone General: Pay homage to those who have fought for freedom and independence throughout history. Stand tall alongside statues honoring brave leaders whose courage echoes through generations. Ancient Rome Reimagined: Transport yourself back in time with a vividly colored engraving depicting a triumphal procession within Ancient Rome's iconic forum. Marvel at how art can bridge cultures across centuries. Evelyn Dove's Melodies: Experience the soul-stirring melodies that echo from Sierra Leone's talented songstress Evelyn Dove. Allow her enchanting voice to transport you to another realm where music transcends boundaries. Freetown Chronicles: Lose yourself amidst Freetown's vibrant streets lined with colorful markets, lively cafes, and friendly locals eager to share their stories. Every corner holds secrets waiting to be discovered. Guinea, Benin, and Sierra Leone.