Khartoum Collection (#7)

Kitchener as war minister: one of his last public acts, 1916
Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl of Khartoum and Broome (1850-1916), going to face his critics as war minister: leaving the war office on 2nd June 1916

Lord Kitchener inspecting the army
Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl of Khartoum and Broome (1850-1916), inspecting part of Kitcheners Army

Kitchener as war minister, shortly before his death, 1916
Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl of Khartoum and Broome (1850-1916), as war minister: his last speech in the Lords on 30th May 1916, on the subject of volunteers. Date: 30th May 1916

Ranges of RAF bombers by G. H. Davis
The tremendous range of RAF bombers pictorially shown. The uninterrupted increase in British bombers ranges since 1918, down to the Vickers Wellington

CHARLES GEORGE GORDON (1833-1885). British soldier. The death of General Charles George Gordon during the fall of Khartoum, January 1885. After the painting, 1895, by J.L.G. Ferris

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The Rebellion in the Soudan (Sudan): Map Showing Upper Egypt and the Seat of the Revolt, the Routes Across the Desert to Khartoum, and the Towns where Egyptian Garrisons are Beleaguered

The War in the Soudan (Sudan): Arrival of Gordons Steamers Near Metemmeh from Khartoum, Jan. 21

General C. G. Gordon, C. B. R. E. Suppressor of the Taeping Rebellion (1863), Pacificator
General C.G. Gordon, C.B. R.E. Suppressor of the Taeping Rebellion (1863), Pacificator of the Soudan (Sudan) (1874-9), Defender of Khartoum

The War in the Soudan (Sudan): the Battlefield of Abu Klea after the British Victory, January 17, 1885

The laying of the foundation stone of the Gordon Memorial College at Khartoum by Lord Cromer
XJF1200288 The laying of the foundation stone of the Gordon Memorial College at Khartoum by Lord Cromer, from The Winnipeg Tribune, 1899 (litho) by English School

The Rebellion in the Sudan: the Expedition into Kurdufan, Sudan, 1883: the Start of the Army from Omdurman, the Camp Opposite Khartoum

To Khartoum
circa 1885: British troops embarking for Khartoum during Sudanese revolt against Anglo-Egyptian rule. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

BATTLE OF OMDURMAN, 1898. Charge of the British 21st Lancers at the Battle of Omdurman, 2 September 1898. Contemporary newspaper illustration

WORLD WAR I: POSTER, 1914. Lord Horatio Herbert Kitchener on the British recruiting poster of 1914 which inspired James Montgomery Flaggs I Want You for the U.S. Army poster of 1918

WORLD WAR I: POSTER, 1914. Lord Horatio Herbert Kitchener on the British recruiting poster of 1914 which inspired James Montgomery Flaggs I Want You for the U.S. Army poster of 1918

FASHODA, SUDAN, 1898. General Horatio Herbert Kitchener, Sirdar of the Egyptian army, raises the Egyptian flag in Fashoda, Sudan, September 19, 1898

BOER WAR CARTOON, 1901. French cartoon comment, 1901, on Lord Horatio Herbert Kitchener s
BOER WAR CARTOON, 1901. French cartoon comment, 1901, on Lord Horatio Herbert Kitcheners draconian measures in the Boer War

CHARLES GEORGE GORDON (1833-1885). English soldier. Too Late! The Mahdi and his men entering Khartoum as Britannia weeps in this English cartoon of 1885 by John Tenniel

CARTOON: IMPERIALISM, 1884. Getting a Lift! or, The Grand Old Man of the (Red) Sea. British cartoon showing Major-General Charles George Gordon carrying British responsibility into Khartoum, Sudan

To General Gordon
26th January 1918: Statue of General Gordon of Khartoum in Trafalgar Square is decorated with wreaths (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Australian postcard celebrating Lord Kitchener of Khartoum. The Frown the Foeman Fears : " From Marlborough to Wellington Or in a previous day We ve had but few - and very few - to rival K

Gordon College from the Bridge, Khartoum, Sudan, Africa Date: circa 1920s

The Native Market, Khartoum, Sudan Date: circa 1910s

Vickers Vincents of No47 Squadron lined up for ceremonial inspection at Khartoum by Sir Philip Sassoon

Garnet Joseph Wolseley, Viscount Wolseley (1833-1913) Irish-born English soldier, c1880. Commander-in-Chief British Army (1890-95). In 1885 arrived at he Khartoum too late relieve General Gordon

Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener of Khartoum (1850-1916) Irish-born British soldier and statesman. Secretary of State for War at beginning of World War I

Garnet Joseph Wolsley, Viscount Wolsley (1833-1913) British field marshal, commander-in-chief British army 1895-1900. VC in Indian Mutiny. Led relief of Khartoum 1884-5

Frederick Gustavus Burnaby (1842-1885) English traveller and soldier born at Bedford. In the winter of 1875-1876 he rode through Russian Asia to the Khanate of Kiva

Garnet Joseph Wolseley, lst Viscount Wolseley (1833-1913). English soldier. Commander-in-Chief British Army 1890-1895. In 1885 he arrived at Khartoum too late to relieve General Gordon

The War in the Soudan (Sudan): the Battlefield of Abu Klea after the British Victory, January 17, 1885

General C. G. Gordon, C. B. R. E. Suppressor of the Taeping Rebellion (1863), Pacificator
General C.G. Gordon, C.B. R.E. Suppressor of the Taeping Rebellion (1863), Pacificator of the Soudan (Sudan) (1874-9), Defender of Khartoum

The War in the Soudan (Sudan): Arrival of Gordons Steamers Near Metemmeh from Khartoum, Jan. 21

Sudan, Relief Map with Border and Mask
Relief map of Sudan (with border and mask). This image was compiled from data acquired by landsat 5 & 7 satellites combined with elevation data

Nile irrigation pump, Sudan, 1936 C014 / 0470
Nile irrigation pump. Child with a cow at a pump that is used to raise water in buckets on a wheel (upper right) from the River Nile (in background)

SIEGE OF KHARTOUM, 1884. General Charles George Gordon and Egyptian troops aboard a gunboat in the Nile during an unsuccessful attempt to break the siege of Khartoum by Sudanese forces of the Mahdi

EGYPT: BRITISH ARMY, 1884. Soldiers of the Camel Corps for the Nile Expedition to bring relief to General Gordon and the British troops in Khartoum, Sudan

HORATIO HERBERT KITCHENER (1850-1916). 1st Earl Kitchener of Khartoum and of Broome. British soldier. Major Kitchener with his guides at Korti, Sudan

CHARLES GEORGE GORDON (1833-1885). English soldier. Gordon in Chinese Mandarin dress. Wood engraving after a photograph, c1864

Khartoum - The Blue Nile looking West
Khartoum, Sudan - The Blue Nile looking West Date: circa 1910s

Equestrian statue of Lord Kitchener
A colossal equestrian statue of Lord Kitchener of Khartoum (1850-1916), the first monument to be raised to the famous general, pictured shortly before it was sent to India

British Infantry march into Khartoum, Sudan
British Infantry marching into Khartoum, Sudan. The city was under British control from 1898 (following victory over the Madhist Army by Kitchener at Omdurman) up to independence in 1956

Lord Kitchener in Khartoum, Sudan - revisiting his great victory at the Battle of Omdurman - here he is reviewing local troops. Date: circa 1913

Sudan - Khartoum - The Gordon Statue on a rather fine fluted stone plinth Date: circa 1910s

Islamia College - Kachagarhi, Pakistan, Built between 1909-13 between Peshawar and Jamrud under the guidance of Sir George Roos-Keppel on the same lines as Gordon College in Khartoum, Sudan

Khartoum, Sudan - Embankment Street Date: circa 1910s

Sudan - The Market at Kosti, White Nile
Sudan - The Market ( Suk ) at Kosti, White Nile Date: circa 1910s

Sudan - A Dinka Hut Date: circa 1910s

Sudan - A Camel Race - waiting for the start. Date: circa 1910s

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"Khartoum: A Historical Journey Through Time" Step into the fascinating world of Khartoum, a city steeped in history and intrigue. From the tragic events surrounding The Death of General Gordon to the stunning Birds eye view of Sudan and its neighboring countries on an ancient map, this African gem has witnessed it all. As you stroll through the streets, you'll come across the majestic General Gordon Statue in Chatham, a tribute to one of Khartoum's most iconic figures. His legacy lives on, forever intertwined with this vibrant city. Travel back even further as you explore Sudan/Khartoum C1835 - a glimpse into what life was like during those early days. And who can forget Lord Kitchener? Vanity Fair immortalized him as one of their Army Celebs, while his contributions are etched in history books forever. The Battle Of Omdurman comes alive through an intricate map from 1898. It showcases both the first attack at dawn and Khalifas' counterattack later that morning – a pivotal moment that shaped Khartoum's destiny. Delve deeper into Sudan's rich past with maps dating back to the late 19th century; they reveal how borders have shifted over time but also highlight enduring cultural heritage. Lord Kitchener emerges once again as The Avenger Lord Kitchener – his determination evident in every step he took towards justice and progress for this land. Witness British forces under his command during Atbara Battle (1898), showcasing Horatio Herbert Kitchener's strategic brilliance. Finally, we pay homage to First Earl Kitchener and Broome - a man whose name became synonymous with courage and leadership. His photograph captures both strength and wisdom that guided him throughout his remarkable career. Intriguing tales unfold around every corner in Khartoum – where history is not just a distant memory but an integral part of its vibrant present.