Somaliland Collection

Victorious tribal Daout warriors, Somalia, Africa. 1885 (engraving)
6947909 Victorious tribal Daout warriors, Somalia, Africa. 1885 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victorious tribal Daout warriors, Somalia, Africa)

A Somali camel raid (colour litho)
8672618 A Somali camel raid (colour litho) by Wood, Stanley L. (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Somali camel raid)

A lioness shot in Somaliland (b/w photo)
8648508 A lioness shot in Somaliland (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A lioness shot in Somaliland)

Cotton spinning and reeling.Mogadishu. Somalia. 1885 (engraving)
6947907 Cotton spinning and reeling.Mogadishu. Somalia. 1885 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cotton spinning and reeling.Mogadishu. Somalia)

Victorious tribal Daout warriors, Somalia, Africa. 1885 (engraving)
6947910 Victorious tribal Daout warriors, Somalia, Africa. 1885 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Somali warriors parading in Mogadishu.Somalia. Design by Y)

French possessions and colonies: french east africa, French Somaliland, (Djibouti today)
ELD4964718 French possessions and colonies: french east africa, French Somaliland, (Djibouti today). End of the 19th century (chromolithograph); Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive.

Cotton spinning and reeling.Mogadishu. Somalia. 1885 (engraving)
6947908 Cotton spinning and reeling.Mogadishu. Somalia. 1885 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cotton weaving.Mogadishu, Somalia)

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

Map Of Central Africa Circa 1930. From The Modern Atlas Of The World Published Circa 1930

HMS Pegasus (ex HMS Ark Royal)
Royal Navy - HMS Pegasus (ex HMS Ark Royal) at A Spithead re in 1938. HMS Pegasus was re-named from the 1914 HMS Ark Royal seaplane carrier

The Severe Defeat Given By The British Troops At The Mad Mullah In Somalia, The Charge Of The Cavalry (Colour Litho)
2798740 The Severe Defeat Given By The British Troops At The Mad Mullah In Somalia, The Charge Of The Cavalry (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, the "Mad Mullah", Somali religious and military leader (litho)
3627028 Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, the " Mad Mullah", Somali religious and military leader (litho) by Feller, Frank (1848-1908) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Expedition against the Mad Mullah, the Attack on Captain McNeills Zariba at Gebile, Somaliland (litho)
1037384 The Expedition against the Mad Mullah, the Attack on Captain McNeills Zariba at Gebile, Somaliland (litho) by Dadd

The New English Expedition to Somalia Against Mad Mullah, The Departure From Berber (Colour Litho)
2798719 The New English Expedition to Somalia Against Mad Mullah, The Departure From Berber (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Battle on the Somali Front (Colour Litho)
2778454 The Battle on the Somali Front (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The battle on the Somali front)

Under the sign of the Red Cross (colour litho)
2778432 Under the sign of the Red Cross (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Under the sign of the Red Cross)

On the Somalia front (colour litho)
2778405 On the Somalia front (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Somalia front)

Ticks from Somali-Land, illustration from The Hope Reports, Vol. II, 1897-1900
DGC288161 Ticks from Somali-Land, illustration from The Hope Reports, Vol. II, 1897-1900. edited by Edward B. Poulton, Oxford, 1901 (litho) by English School

A group of valiant Dubat, the black shooters of Somalia, guarding an advanced post in the... (colour litho)
2778332 A group of valiant Dubat, the black shooters of Somalia, guarding an advanced post in the... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Francis Lombardis triumphant arrival in Mogadishu (colour litho)
2777926 Francis Lombardis triumphant arrival in Mogadishu (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Lombardis triumphant arrival in Mogadishu)

The type of warrior Burton met in Somaliland, illustration from Cassell
3037739 The type of warrior Burton met in Somaliland, illustration from Cassells Romance of Famous Lives, c.1940 (litho) by Wood, Stanley L

Arms festival in Mogadishu (colour litho)
2783995 Arms festival in Mogadishu (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gun party in Mogadishu)

The Mad Mullahs Rising in Somaliland (litho)
1628857 The Mad Mullahs Rising in Somaliland (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mad Mullahs Rising in Somaliland, at the Water-Hole)

The Rising in Somaliland (litho)
1593817 The Rising in Somaliland (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising in Somaliland, Trackers following the Spoor)

The Operations against the Mullah in Somaliland, the Fight at Erego (b / w photo)
1601365 The Operations against the Mullah in Somaliland, the Fight at Erego (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Reverse in Somaliland, Scenes of Expeditionary Warfare (litho)
1601155 The Reverse in Somaliland, Scenes of Expeditionary Warfare (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverse in Somaliland)

The British Reverse in Somaliland, an Advance Party interviewing Native Spies in the Bush (litho)
1601149 The British Reverse in Somaliland, an Advance Party interviewing Native Spies in the Bush (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Exploration in East Africa, the Cavendish Expedition (b / w photo)
1039370 Exploration in East Africa, the Cavendish Expedition (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exploration in East Africa)

Domestication Makes Strange Bedfellows (engraving)
1056813 Domestication Makes Strange Bedfellows (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Domestication Makes Strange Bedfellows)

King Menelik at Home (b / w photo)
1605215 King Menelik at Home (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Menelik at Home. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 April 1896)

Episodes from the Ogaden campaign (colour litho)
2778415 Episodes from the Ogaden campaign (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Episodes from the campaign in Ogaden)

In a bush near Uebi Shebeli, in Somalia, a heroic act of filial love was performed (colour litho)
2777977 In a bush near Uebi Shebeli, in Somalia, a heroic act of filial love was performed (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Scorpians from Somali-land, illustration from The Hope Reports, Vol. II, 1897-1900
DGC288162 Scorpians from Somali-land, illustration from The Hope Reports, Vol. II, 1897-1900. edited by Edward B. Poulton, Oxford, 1901 (litho) by English School

The Defeat of the Mad Mullah in Somaliland, interrogating Prisoners at the Base Camp at Burao (litho)
1628942 The Defeat of the Mad Mullah in Somaliland, interrogating Prisoners at the Base Camp at Burao (litho) by Woodville

The Rising in Somaliland (litho)
1593818 The Rising in Somaliland (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising in Somaliland, a Recruit for the Mad Mullah)

During the Battle of Ganale Doria (colour litho)
2778430 During the Battle of Ganale Doria (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: During the battle of Ganale Doria)

Somaliland at the Crystal Palace, inside the Somali Kraal (litho)
1628194 Somaliland at the Crystal Palace, inside the Somali Kraal (litho) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Somaliland at the Crystal Palace)

Campaigning in Somaliland, Native Levies making a Rush for Water after a long March (litho)
1040811 Campaigning in Somaliland, Native Levies making a Rush for Water after a long March (litho) by Maud, William T. (1865-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Campaigning in Somaliland)

View of the Large North-West Exhibition Room (b / w photo)
3092410 View of the Large North-West Exhibition Room (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the Large North-West Exhibition Room)

The Borana Bororansi Dance, Somaliland (colour litho)
2799248 The Borana Bororansi Dance, Somaliland (colour litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Borana Bororansi Dance, Somaliland)

The fire of the French motorboat Georges Philippar off Capo Guardafui, in the waters of... (colour litho)
2783596 The fire of the French motorboat Georges Philippar off Capo Guardafui, in the waters of... (colour litho) by Beltrame

The Mad Mullahs Rising in Somaliland (engraving)
1628856 The Mad Mullahs Rising in Somaliland (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mad Mullahs Rising in Somaliland)

The British Expedition to Somaliland, Scene on the Route between Berbera and Bohotle (b / w photo)
1601335 The British Expedition to Somaliland, Scene on the Route between Berbera and Bohotle (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The French Sphere of Influence in Somaliland, Methods of Transport (b / w photo)
1601225 The French Sphere of Influence in Somaliland, Methods of Transport (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The British Colonial Empire: The Kings African Rifles
3697392 The British Colonial Empire: The Kings African Rifles, Our Allies in the Colonies (colour litho) by English School

Campaigning in Somaliland, Native Women drawing Water from a Well for the Troops (litho)
1040852 Campaigning in Somaliland, Native Women drawing Water from a Well for the Troops (litho) by Haenen, Frederic de (1853-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: Campaigning in Somaliland)

The old woman of Berbera
Trevor Cole

HMS Pegasus - ex HMS Ark Royal
HMS Pegasus (ex HMS Ark Royal) at A Spithead re in 1938. HMS Pegasus was re-named from the 1914 HMS Ark Royal seaplane carrier, which saw action in WWI and in the 1920s She was re-named in 1934

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Somaliland: A Rich Tapestry of History and Resilience Step into the captivating world of Somaliland, a land steeped in history and resilience. From the remnants of HMS Pegasus (ex HMS Ark Royal) to the vibrant streetscapes, this region holds stories that have shaped its identity. In Djibouti City's Place Menelik, echoes of the past resound as you stand where once stood HMS Pegasus (ex HMS Ark Royal), witnessing a testament to maritime heritage. This vessel carries tales of triumphs and challenges faced by those who sailed its decks. Travel back in time with a glance at the Map Of Central Africa Circa 1930, revealing how borders have evolved over decades. It serves as a reminder that Somaliland has witnessed changes and endured through it all. Immerse yourself in everyday life within Somaliland street scenes; witness bustling markets filled with colorful textiles, aromatic spices, and friendly faces. Here lies the beating heart of a community proud of their culture and traditions. The festive return to Addis Ababa brings joyous celebrations for a glorious Brigade that played an integral role in conquering adversity. Their valorous efforts remind us of the indomitable spirit found within these lands. Yet not all chapters are triumphant; The Severe Defeat Given By The British Troops At The Mad Mullah In Somalia depicts moments when courage faltered amidst conflict, and is through acknowledging such struggles that we appreciate human strength even more profoundly. Glimpses into historical events like "The Italians in Benadir" reveal complex narratives intertwined with power dynamics, highlighting both oppression and resistance against authority. These stories serve as reminders to learn from our past mistakes while striving for justice today. Witnessing "The destruction of the last British Berbera defenses" reminds us that fortresses can crumble under pressure but also signifies opportunities for growth amidst change.