Tanganyika Collection

Poster, Kilimanjaro, Tanganyika Territory, Africa. circa 1940

Sir Donald Cameron, Governor of Tanganyika
Sir Donald Charles Cameron (1872-1948), Governor of Tanganyika (now Tanzania), seen here at Kigoma on 8 September 1928. He served as Governor from 1925 to 1931

Monster Tsetse Fly, Amazing Stories Scifi Magazine Cover
THE EGGS FROM TANGANYIKA - A warship is attacked by a monster tsetse fly Date: 1926

Main Avenue, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa Date: circa 1930s

Railway Hotel, Iringa - Tanzania, East Africa. Date: 1930s

Dr Livingstones African servants, 1800s
Chuma and Susi, David Livingstones loyal African servants, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

EXPL2A-00366
Map of equatorial Africa as known in the 1870s. Printed color lithograph, 19th century

The Harbour Front - Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa
The Harbour Front - Dar-es-Salaam (" Haven of Peace" ), Tanzania, East Africa - showing the Anzani front and the Cathedral. Date: circa 1910s

Tanga Harbour, Tanzania
Tanga Harbour, British East Africa (now Tanzania). Date: circa 1920s

Kaiser Hof Hotel
1920: Guests sitting outside the Kaiser Hof Hotel, Dar es-Salaam, Tanganyika, East Africa. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Palace of Wonders, Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Palace of Wonders (or House of Wonders, Beit-al-Ajaib), Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanganyika, British East Africa (now Tanzania). It was built in 1883 for the second sultan. Date: late 1920s

Picture No. 11071698
Children swimming - Lake Tanganyika, Gombe Stream National Park, Tanzania. Date:

Bujumbura, Burundi. As the hills of eastern Congo loom on the horizon, the Bora Bora beach resort provides an oasis of luxury

Tanganyika (Tanzania) - East Africa - Group of Ikoma People - an ethnic and linguistic group based in Mara Region in northern Tanzania. Date: circa 1909

Burundi. The boutique blue bay resort on the shores of lake Tanganyika provides luxury accommodation to visitors

Burundi. Fish hung out to dry on the shores of lake Tanganyika

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

Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania - Catholic Church Date: circa 1906

Drying Sisal Fibre on a Plantation - Tanzania, East Africa Date: 1923

Bagamoyo Road - Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa. Date: circa 1910s

Africa, Tanzania, Mahale Mountains National Park. Sunset on Lake Tanganyika

The British in Central Africa, Scenes in and about Tanganyika (litho)
1056765 The British in Central Africa, Scenes in and about Tanganyika (litho) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The British in Central Africa)

Destruction of a German expedition in Africa (colour litho)
2818227 Destruction of a German expedition in Africa (colour litho) by Meyer, Henri (1841-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Destruction of a German expedition in Africa)

Shop in the port of Mwanza on Lake Victoria (chromolitho)
2782850 Shop in the port of Mwanza on Lake Victoria (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shop in the port of Mwanza on Lake Victoria)

Le Lieutenant Wissmann En Afrique (engraving)
2789114 Le Lieutenant Wissmann En Afrique (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Lieutenant Wissmann En Afrique)

The Newly-Discovered Harbour of Mto Mtwara, East Coast of Africa (engraving)
1589275 The Newly-Discovered Harbour of Mto Mtwara, East Coast of Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Newly-Discovered Harbour of Mto Mtwara)

Badges of colonies and dominions that fought with Britain in the Second World War (colour litho)
6015176 Badges of colonies and dominions that fought with Britain in the Second World War (colour litho) by English School

Telegraph poles for railway, Tanganyika, East Africa
Men holding up cast iron telegraph poles destined to run along the railway line in Tanganyika, East Africa (then part of the British Empire, now Tanzania). Date: 1922

Askaris getting field gun into position, East African campaign (b / w photo)
2829262 Askaris getting field gun into position, East African campaign (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright

The Beasts Have Fun (Colour Litho)
2783481 The Beasts Have Fun (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The beasts have fun)

The skeleton of the largest land animal that ever existed, the Brachiosaur... (colour litho)
2783755 The skeleton of the largest land animal that ever existed, the Brachiosaur... (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Meetings... unsightly (colour litho)
2783731 Meetings... unsightly (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unsavory encounters)

Tanganyika, skinning a giraffe (b / w photo)
6025409 Tanganyika, skinning a giraffe (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tanganyika, skinning a giraffe)

Leopards on the Tanganyika (engraving)
1036605 Leopards on the Tanganyika (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leopards on the Tanganyika)

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

Synodontis maculipinna, catfish
Synodontis is the most widely-distributed mochokid genus. This specimen was collected from the Rufigi River near Lake Tanganyika in Tanzania and arrived at the museum in 1922

Miles M. 14A Hawk Trainer 3 G-AKRV
Miles M.14A Hawk Trainer 3 G-AKRV, at White Waltham, before export to Tanganyika, (Previously Magister T9896 with the Royal Air Force)

A Native Court in Ujili, Tanganyika Territory, Africa, c1930s. Creator: Unknown
A Native Court in Ujili, Tanganyika Territory, Africa, c1930s. Tanganyika was taken under British rule by a League of Nations Mandate in 1922

Harbour Scene - Tanzania, East Africa. Date: 1927

Harbour view with Dhow, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa Date: circa 1903

Tanzania - Sultan Ikoma and his wives - house stockade. Date: circa 1923

Stella Court Treatt, British adventurer, author and film maker, Maereres, Tanganyika, 1925 (1927). A print from Cape to Cairo, by Stella Court Treatt, George G Harrap & Company Ltd, 1927

Chaplin Court Treatts leopard, Abercorn to Tukuyu, Tanganyika, 1925 (1927). Artist: Thomas A Glover
Chaplin Court Treatts leopard, Abercorn to Tukuyu, Tanganyika, 1925 (1927). A print from Cape to Cairo, by Stella Court Treatt, George G Harrap & Company Ltd, 1927

A boy with horns, Abercorn to Tukuyu, Tanganyika, 1925 (1927). Artist: Thomas A Glover
A boy with horns, Abercorn to Tukuyu, Tanganyika, 1925 (1927). A print from Cape to Cairo, by Stella Court Treatt, George G Harrap & Company Ltd, 1927

A rocky road, Abercorn to Tukuyu, Tanganyika, 1925 (1927). Artist: Thomas A Glover
A rocky road, Abercorn to Tukuyu, Tanganyika, 1925 (1927). A print from Cape to Cairo, by Stella Court Treatt, George G Harrap & Company Ltd, 1927

Askari Monument, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, East Africa
Askari Monument at Dar-es-Salaam, Tanganyika (now Tanzania). It is a memorial to the Askari soldiers who fought in the British Carrier Corps during the First World War. Date: circa 1930

Moloo Brothers & Co, Dar-es-Salaam, East Africa
The general store of Moloo Brothers & Co, stamp dealers and money changers, goldsmiths, jewellers, tailors and outfitters, Acacia Avenue, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanganyika

Moloo Brothers & Co, Main Street, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Moloo Brothers & Co, Main Street, Zanzibar, Tanganyika, British East Africa (now Tanzania). Claimed to be the largest curio shop in East Africa, selling silk, ivory and other items. Date: circa 1920s

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"Exploring the Rich History and Beauty of Tanganyika: A Captivating Journey Through East Africa" Step into the enchanting world of Tanganyika, a land steeped in history and natural wonders. From its colonial past to its breathtaking landscapes, this captivating region has much to offer. In the early 1900s, Sir Donald Cameron served as the Governor of Tanganyika, leaving an indelible mark on its development. His visionary leadership paved the way for progress and prosperity in this vibrant territory. One cannot forget the infamous Monster Tsetse Fly that once plagued these lands. Its presence was so notorious that it even graced the cover of Amazing Stories Scifi Magazine, capturing imaginations worldwide. Travel back further in time to Dr Livingstone's era when African servants played a crucial role in his expeditions across this vast continent. Their stories are woven into the fabric of Tanganyika's history, reminding us of their invaluable contributions. The iconic Kilimanjaro poster stands tall as a symbol of adventure and challenge within Tanganyika Territory. Its majestic peak beckons intrepid explorers from far and wide to conquer its heights and witness awe-inspiring vistas. As we journey through Main Avenue in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's bustling capital city located within East Africa's heartland, we are greeted by a vibrant tapestry of cultures blending harmoniously together. Rest your weary feet at Railway Hotel in Iringa - an oasis amidst nature's splendor where tranquility meets comfort. Here you can rejuvenate before embarking on further adventures across this magnificent land. At The Harbour Front in Dar-es-Salaam lies a gateway to boundless possibilities – where azure waters meet golden sands under endless skies. This coastal gem offers respite from urban life while showcasing Tanzania's rich maritime heritage. Venturing beyond mainland Tanzania takes us to Zanzibar – home to Palace of Wonders nestled in Stone Town.