Speke Collection

Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890)
Photograph of Sir Richard Francis Burton, the English explorer, linguist and diplomat. A master of up to 30 languages, Burton made a pilgrimage to Mecca disguised as a Pathan in 1853

Liverpool Speke Airport - A BEA Pionair - Douglas C-47 Dakota 3 G-AGNK. Date: circa 1950s

Speke Hall, 1870, (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Speke Hall, 1870, (1904). From Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1904]

Speke & Grant. Lecture
The explorers deliver a lecture at the Royal Geographical Society

Conveyor belt manufacture at the Dunlop factory, Speke, Liverpool, Merseyside. Circa 1950

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Senecias forest with giant lobelia at about 4300m on Mt Speke, Rwenzori, Uganda. Date: 07/01/2009

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The massif of Mount Speke from the valley, Ruwenzori, Uganda. Date: 07/01/2009

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The lower Bigo Bog with giant lobelia and Carex, East Africa Date: 07/01/2009

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Lower Bigo Bog in the Rwenzori Mountains, Uganda. Date: 07/01/2009

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Bujuko River, Rwenzori, Uganda. Date: 07/01/2009

Speke, the Great Hall, Lancashire (aquatint)
7193564 Speke, the Great Hall, Lancashire (aquatint) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Speke, the Great Hall, Lancashire)

Speke circumnavigating Lake Victoria (engraving)
1094734 Speke circumnavigating Lake Victoria (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Speke circumnavigating Lake Victoria)

Spekes last conference with Kamrasi (engraving)
1094732 Spekes last conference with Kamrasi (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spekes last conference with Kamrasi)

Speke before King Rumanika (engraving)
1094727 Speke before King Rumanika (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Speke before King Rumanika)

Liverpool gets a cheering singing send off from several hundred fans and airport staff as they leave Liverpool on board a British Eagle Viscount bound for London on the first stage of their journey

Mother Teresa at Speke Airport, Liverpool, Merseyside. 17th June 1996

Morane-Saulnier MS. 502 Criquet F-BEJQ
Morane-Saulnier MS.502 Criquet F-BEJQ (msn 670), equipped as a banner tug. This aircraft was used as a launch platform for Birdman Leo Valentin

John Hanning Speke - with grant - 1863
John Hanning Speke (1827 - 1864), traveller (standing on right), with his fellow-traveller Grant, in Africa in 1863

Liverpool L24 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Liverpool L24 1

Captain James Augustus Grant, Scottish explorer, 19th century. Grant (1827-1887) joined the Indian Army in 1846, seeing action in both the Sikh War and the Indian Mutiny

John Hanning Speke, British explorer, 19th century. In 1858, Speke (1827-1864) and Richard Burton became the first Europeans to discover Lake Tanganyika

Portrait of John Hanning Speke, British explorer, 19th century. In 1858, Speke (1827-1864) and Richard Burton became the first Europeans to discover Lake Tanganyika

Speke Shore, c1875, (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Speke Shore, c1875, (1904). From Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes. [Adam and Charles Black, London, 1904]

Anne Speke, c1778. Artist: Sir Joshua Reynolds
Anne Speke (1741-1797), daughter of George Speke, MP, of Whitelackington, Somerset, and wife of Frederick North, 2nd Earl of Guildford. From The Studio Volume 113

James Augustus Grant 1827 To 1892, Sitting, Scottish, And John Hanning Speke 1827 To 1864, Standing, British. Both African Explorers

John Speke at Lake Victoria, Africa
Africa explorer John Henning Speke, with Lake Victoria in background. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Queen of Uganda receiving British explorers Speke and Grant
John Speke introduces James Grant to the Queen of Uganda. Hand-colored woodcut from Spekes Journal, 1864

Uganda natives, as described by John H. Speke, 1860s
Natives near the residence of Ugandas King Mtesas uncle. Hand-colored woodcut from Spekes Journal, 1864

Mutesa I, King of Uganda, as described by John Henning Speke. Hand-colored woodcut from Spekes Journal, 1864

Speke entertained by the King of Uganda, 1861
King Mutesa I of Uganda reviewing his troops, a woodcut from Spekes journal, 1864. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Speke Hall - Elizabethan Building - trees in Foreground. Part of Box 12 Boswell collection. Counties of England. Date: circa 1900

Speke / Grant / Cartoon
Speke and Grant confirmed the source of the Nile (1860-63). Britannia finds the Nile: " Ah, Mr Nile! So I ve found you at last!" Date: 1862-63

View of River Loukouga, tributary of Lake Tanganyika, Africa
View of a sailing boat on the River Loukouga (Lukuga), a tributary of Lake Tanganyika, Africa, at the time of John Hanning Spekes expedition to discover the Great Lakes of East Africa

Samuel Baker, explorer in East Africa, with his wife Florence, near the Karuma Falls. The natives assume he is Spekes brother, because their beards are similar. Date: circa 1864

Baker, Speke and Grant, explorers in East Africa
Samuel White Baker, John Hanning Speke and James Augustus Grant, explorers in East Africa, enjoying a civilised meal together under an awning. Date: 1863

Of them that folysshly speke agaynst the workes of God, illustration from Alexander
XJF486420 Of them that folysshly speke agaynst the workes of God, illustration from Alexander Barclays English translation of The Ship of Fools

JOHN SPEKE & JAMES GRANT. Reception for British soldiers and explorers in Africa, John Hanning Speke and James Augustus Grant, at the Royal Geographic Society in London, 1863

JOHN H. SPEKE (1827-1864). English explorer. Photographed c1863, against a backdrop depicting Lake Victoria in Africa

Westland Sikorsky S-51 G-AJOV Sir Lamorak of BEA
Westland Sikorsky S-51, G-AJOV, Sir Lamorak, of BEA at Speke Airport, Liverpool, about to leave for Cardiff

English explorers John Hanning Speke (1827-1864) and James Augustus Grant (1827-1892) at Gondokoro, south Sudan, at the end of their expedition

John Hanning Speke (1827-1864) born at Bideford, Devon, England. Officer in the British Indian Army and explorer of Africa

John Hanning Speke (1827-1864) born at Bideford, Devon, England. Officer in the British Indian Army and explorer of Africa

UGANDA: LAKE VICTORIA. A view of Ripon Falls on Lake Victoria in Uganda, determined to be the headwaters of the Nile River by English explorer John H. Speke in 1862

JOHN H. SPEKE (1827-1864). English explorer. With explorer James Augustus Grant (in chairs, Grant in foreground), meeting with Kamrasi, king of Unyoro (region in present-day western Uganda)

JOHN SPEKE & JAMES GRANT. John Hanning Speke (1827-1864) and James Augustus Grant (1827-1892). British explorers in Africa. Mezzotint engraving, 1863

JOHN H. SPEKE IN AFRICA. John Hanning Speke (1827-1864), English explorer, reading while traveling in East Africa on a conveyance of his invention, 1862. Wood engraving, American, 1867

JOHN H. SPEKE (1827-1864). English exlporer. Reading while traveling in East Africa on a conveyance of his invention, 1862. Wood engraving, American, 1867

Sir Richard Francis Burton disguised as a Pathan, c. 1853
Engraving of Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890), the English explorer, linguist and diplomat, disguised as a Pathan, c.1853

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"Exploring the Legacy of Speke: From Sir Richard Francis Burton to Liverpool Speke Airport" Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890), a renowned British explorer, left an indelible mark on history with his daring expeditions. His name is synonymous with adventure and discovery, embodying the spirit of exploration. Liverpool Speke Airport - A BEA Pionair stands as a testament to the city's rich aviation heritage. It serves as a gateway for travelers seeking new horizons, much like Burton himself did during his groundbreaking journeys. Speke & Grant Lecture captures the essence of knowledge-sharing and intellectual discourse. This event offers a platform for experts to delve into various subjects, fostering curiosity and expanding our understanding of the world around us. DDE-90022890, DDE-90022889, DDE-90022887, DDE-90022880, and DDE-90022879 are intriguing codes that hint at hidden stories waiting to be unraveled. Perhaps they hold secrets or references related to Speke's adventures or significant historical events. The aquatint print titled "Speke, The Great Hall in Lancashire" transports us back in time to witness the grandeur of this magnificent structure. Its architectural beauty speaks volumes about the opulence that once graced these halls. The lithograph depicting "Garden Front, Speke in Lancashire" invites us into a serene oasis where nature intertwines harmoniously with human creation. It showcases how man can create beauty while respecting and preserving natural surroundings. The lithograph showcasing "Fire-place in Drawing Room, Speke in Lancashire" exudes warmth and elegance. It symbolizes moments shared by families gathered around its hearth – tales told and memories created within these walls. An engraving portrays Speke circumnavigating Lake Victoria—an extraordinary feat accomplished by Sir Richard Francis Burton himself. This image encapsulates his determination, courage, and unwavering spirit in the face of adversity.