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Mombasa Collection

"Mombasa: Where Arab Heritage Meets African Spirit" Immerse yourself in the enchanting blend of cultures and breathtaking landscapes that define Mombasa

Background imageMombasa Collection: African warrior at ngoma, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa

African warrior at ngoma, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa
African warrior at a ngoma (traditional music and dance festival) in Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa. 1924

Background imageMombasa Collection: Arab style Lamu door

Arab style Lamu door, Old Town, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Background imageMombasa Collection: Ship to Shore, Container Terminal, Mombasa Harbour, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Ship to Shore, Container Terminal, Mombasa Harbour, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Background imageMombasa Collection: Poster advertising the British India Line to East Africa

Poster advertising the British India Line to East Africa
Poster advertising cruises on the British India Line to East Africa. Departures are from London and Marseilles to Mombasa, Tanga, Zanzibar, Dar Es Salaam and Beira

Background imageMombasa Collection: Old town, Mombasa

Old town, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Background imageMombasa Collection: Nyali Beach Hotel, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa

Nyali Beach Hotel, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageMombasa Collection: Kilindini Road, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa

Kilindini Road, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa, with Wardles Chemists, Photographers and Opticians. circa 1940

Background imageMombasa Collection: Arab dhow, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa

Arab dhow, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa
Arab dhow at the coast, Mombasa harbour, Kenya, East Africa. Date: circa 1940s

Background imageMombasa Collection: Shanzu Beach, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa

Shanzu Beach, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa. Date: circa 1940

Background imageMombasa Collection: Kenya / Mombasa 1875

Kenya / Mombasa 1875
Island off the coast of Kenya, East Africa, captured by British cruisers, 20 January 1875

Background imageMombasa Collection: Diani Beach, near Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Diani Beach, near Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Background imageMombasa Collection: Mombasa waterfront, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Mombasa waterfront, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Background imageMombasa Collection: Bamburi Beach, north coast, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Bamburi Beach, north coast, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Background imageMombasa Collection: Holy Ghost Cathedral, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Holy Ghost Cathedral, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Background imageMombasa Collection: Coast, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Coast, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Background imageMombasa Collection: Colonial possessions in East Africa during the First World War, c1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown

Colonial possessions in East Africa during the First World War, c1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Colonial possessions in East Africa during the First World War, c1916, (c1920). Map showing German East Africa, British East Africa, the Belgian Congo, Rhodesia, Uganda

Background imageMombasa Collection: DDE-90020432

DDE-90020432
Africa, Kenya, Mombasa, Morning sun lights bougainvillea flowers and palm trees on grounds of Mombasa Club near Fort Jesus Date: 19/02/2005

Background imageMombasa Collection: Fort Jesus, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mombasa, Indian Ocean, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Fort Jesus, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Mombasa, Indian Ocean, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Background imageMombasa Collection: Return of Mr Stanleys Expedition, Presentation of the Order of Zanzibar, by the British Consul

Return of Mr Stanleys Expedition, Presentation of the Order of Zanzibar, by the British Consul
1626733 Return of Mr Stanleys Expedition, Presentation of the Order of Zanzibar, by the British Consul, on Board the Katoria at Mombasa (engraving) by Wilson

Background imageMombasa Collection: Kenyan Soldier, c. 1914 (b / w photo)

Kenyan Soldier, c. 1914 (b / w photo)
NAM281536 Kenyan Soldier, c.1914 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: from an album of pictures compiled by Major William Dickinsin)

Background imageMombasa Collection: Reinforcements for Uganda, Arrival of an Indian Contingent at Mombasa (litho)

Reinforcements for Uganda, Arrival of an Indian Contingent at Mombasa (litho)
1615193 Reinforcements for Uganda, Arrival of an Indian Contingent at Mombasa (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reinforcements for Uganda)

Background imageMombasa Collection: The Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, Mr Stanley and his Comrades at Mombasa

The Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, Mr Stanley and his Comrades at Mombasa, Native School-Children at the Church
1626812 The Emin Pasha Relief Expedition, Mr Stanley and his Comrades at Mombasa, Native School-Children at the Church Missionary Station, singing the National Anthem (engraving) by Forestier

Background imageMombasa Collection: The War in British East Africa, the Disembarkation of Indian Troops at Mombasa (engraving)

The War in British East Africa, the Disembarkation of Indian Troops at Mombasa (engraving)
1042190 The War in British East Africa, the Disembarkation of Indian Troops at Mombasa (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in British East Africa)

Background imageMombasa Collection: The East American Administration Coronation Guests, Native Chiefs at Mombasa (b / w photo)

The East American Administration Coronation Guests, Native Chiefs at Mombasa (b / w photo)
1600963 The East American Administration Coronation Guests, Native Chiefs at Mombasa (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMombasa Collection: Sketches in British East Africa (engraving)

Sketches in British East Africa (engraving)
1627141 Sketches in British East Africa (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches in British East Africa)

Background imageMombasa Collection: Chiefs daughter, Mombasa, Uganda (gelatin silver print)

Chiefs daughter, Mombasa, Uganda (gelatin silver print)
622761 Chiefs daughter, Mombasa, Uganda (gelatin silver print) by Figueira, D. V. F. (fl. early 1900s); 21x15 cm; Private Collection; eMichael Graham-Stewart; out of copyright

Background imageMombasa Collection: Natives with ivory for export, Mombasa (b / w photo)

Natives with ivory for export, Mombasa (b / w photo)
6008211 Natives with ivory for export, Mombasa (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natives with ivory for export, Mombasa)

Background imageMombasa Collection: On the Road to Uganda, 'The Times'Correspondent leaving Mombasa (engraving)

On the Road to Uganda, "The Times"Correspondent leaving Mombasa (engraving)
1038693 On the Road to Uganda, " The Times" Correspondent leaving Mombasa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Road to Uganda)

Background imageMombasa Collection: Mbaruk bin Raschid (engraving)

Mbaruk bin Raschid (engraving)
1056715 Mbaruk bin Raschid (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mbaruk bin Raschid)

Background imageMombasa Collection: Bombardment of Mombasa by HMS Nassau and Rifleman and Boats of HMS London (engraving)

Bombardment of Mombasa by HMS Nassau and Rifleman and Boats of HMS London (engraving)
1611696 Bombardment of Mombasa by HMS Nassau and Rifleman and Boats of HMS London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMombasa Collection: Turning the First Sod of the Imperial British East Africa Companys Railway

Turning the First Sod of the Imperial British East Africa Companys Railway, which is to extend from Port Reitz
1038368 Turning the First Sod of the Imperial British East Africa Companys Railway, which is to extend from Port Reitz, Mombasa to Kavirondo on Victoria Nyanza (engraving) by English School

Background imageMombasa Collection: Hostilities with the Arab Tribes of East Africa (b / w photo)

Hostilities with the Arab Tribes of East Africa (b / w photo)
1100432 Hostilities with the Arab Tribes of East Africa (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hostilities with the Arab Tribes of East Africa)

Background imageMombasa Collection: Farewell to Africa, Stanley and his Officers leaving Mombasa in the Steam-Ship Katoria (engraving)

Farewell to Africa, Stanley and his Officers leaving Mombasa in the Steam-Ship Katoria (engraving)
1627197 Farewell to Africa, Stanley and his Officers leaving Mombasa in the Steam-Ship Katoria (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMombasa Collection: On the Uganda Railway, A Native Attempt at a 'Great Wheel'(litho)

On the Uganda Railway, A Native Attempt at a "Great Wheel"(litho)
1039858 On the Uganda Railway, A Native Attempt at a " Great Wheel" (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Uganda Railway)

Background imageMombasa Collection: View of Mombaza, from Georg Brauns Civitates orbis terrarum

View of Mombaza, from Georg Brauns Civitates orbis terrarum
779748 View of Mombaza, from Georg Brauns Civitates orbis terrarum, published in 1572 (engraving) (detail of 483404) by Braun, Georg (1541-1622) and Hogenberg

Background imageMombasa Collection: 343945

343945

Background imageMombasa Collection: IMARIKA:EXORCISM in Africa

IMARIKA:EXORCISM in Africa
Foad Mirzaie

Background imageMombasa Collection: The War in East Africa, 1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown

The War in East Africa, 1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The War in East Africa, 1916, (c1920)....map illustrating the conquest of Kilimanjaro and the first phase of General Smutss campaign

Background imageMombasa Collection: Native dancers in Mombasa, 1924-1925, (1937)

Native dancers in Mombasa, 1924-1925, (1937). A photograph from the Illustrated London News: Coronation Record Number, (London, 1937)

Background imageMombasa Collection: Salim Road, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa

Salim Road, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa. Date: circa 1940

Background imageMombasa Collection: Vasco da Gama Street, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa

Vasco da Gama Street, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageMombasa Collection: National Bank of India, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa

National Bank of India, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa
Aerial view, National Bank of India Ltd (left), and Colonial Stores (right), Mombasa, Kenya, British East Africa. Date: circa 1904

Background imageMombasa Collection: Man with leprosy, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa

Man with leprosy, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa
A man with leprosy, from Dr NP Jewells casebook, Mombasa, Kenya, East Africa. 1924

Background imageMombasa Collection: Mombasa, Kenya - The Old Tower

Mombasa, Kenya - The Old Tower. Several stone obelisks were built near the Old Port on the east side of Mombasa; these towers were probably located near Fort Jesus

Background imageMombasa Collection: Kenya Colony Mombassa Section suburbs 1936 Kenya

Kenya Colony Mombassa Section suburbs 1936 Kenya
Kenya Colony. Mombassa. Section of the suburbs. 1936, Kenya, Mombasa

Background imageMombasa Collection: Kenya Colony Mombassa Air view Section sea front

Kenya Colony Mombassa Air view Section sea front
Kenya Colony. Mombassa. Air view. Section along the sea front. 1936, Kenya, Mombasa

Background imageMombasa Collection: Kenya Colony Mombassa Air view Closer bay 1936

Kenya Colony Mombassa Air view Closer bay 1936
Kenya Colony. Mombassa. Air view. Closer view along the bay. 1936, Kenya, Mombasa

Background imageMombasa Collection: Kenya Colony Mombassa Air view Close up section

Kenya Colony Mombassa Air view Close up section
Kenya Colony. Mombassa. Air view. Close up of section around the bay. 1936, Kenya, Mombasa



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"Mombasa: Where Arab Heritage Meets African Spirit" Immerse yourself in the enchanting blend of cultures and breathtaking landscapes that define Mombasa, Kenya's vibrant coastal city. As you wander through its historic streets, be captivated by an array of sights that tell tales of a rich past and a promising future. Step into the Old Town, where time seems to stand still amidst the echoes of ancient civilizations. Admire the intricate designs adorning Arab-style Lamu doors, a testament to Mombasa's historical ties with Arabian traders. Lose yourself in the maze-like alleys as you discover hidden gems like traditional ngoma performances by African warriors, showcasing their rhythmic prowess. Witness the bustling activity at Mombasa Harbour's Ship to Shore Container Terminal – a gateway connecting East Africa to global trade routes. Marvel at colossal ships docking against this backdrop while imagining journeys embarked upon long ago when British India Line posters advertised exotic adventures in East Africa. For moments of relaxation and blissful sun-soaked days, Nyali Beach Hotel awaits on pristine shores. Sink your toes into soft sands as turquoise waves gently caress your feet – an idyllic escape from everyday life. Embark on Kilindini Road and let it lead you through captivating vistas that unfold before your eyes. From majestic Arab dhows sailing gracefully across sparkling waters to Shanzu Beach's golden sands inviting endless leisurely strolls – every step reveals another facet of Mombasa's allure. Travel back in time with Kenya/Mombasa 1875 glimpses - photographs capturing snippets from history - reminding us how far this city has come while preserving its heritage for generations to come. Venture further along Diani Beach near Mombasa; here lies paradise within reach. Feel powdery sand between your fingers as gentle sea breezes whisper secrets only these shores hold dear – nature’s gift beckoning visitors from afar.