Khartoum Collection (#8)

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

Sudan - Barbers Shop at Kosti, White Nile Date: circa 1910s

Sudan - PE at the Gordon College, Khartoum
Sudan - Physical Exercise for the students at Gordon College Khartoum. Date: circa 1910s

Sudan - Jur Tribesman making a Grain Bin at Bahr-el-Ghazal Date: circa 1910s

Sudan - Khartoum - The Grain Market Date: circa 1904

Aerial view of Khartoum, Sudan, Africa

Cairo to the Cape, an Escorted Tour through Africa
Cover illustration for Cairo to the Cape, an Escorted Tour through Africa. A map of Europe and Africa shows the route from Cairo to the Cape and the stopping places en route -- Port Said, Luxor

Sudan - Khartoum - The Gordon College
Sudan - Khartoum - The Gordon Memorial College in 1902, now the University of Khartoum

Sudan - Tombs of the Turkish Sultans, Khartoum
Sudan - Tombs of the Turkish Mameluke Sultans at Khartoum - dating from the 14th century. Nowadays, the tombs have survived, but are completely surrounded by new high-rise buildings!

Kitchener / Stamp
Horatio, Lord Kitchener 1st Earl Kitchener of Khartoum Soldier

Sudan - Sandstorm
A sandstorm in the Sudanese desert - an immense cloud of sand rises up over the horizon and the buildings of the capital, Khartoum

Sudan Khartoum
Distant view of the town from the Blue Nile

KHARTOUM
Khartoum, on the Nile

Kitchener / French Recruit
HORATIO, LORD KITCHENER 1ST EARL KITCHENER OF KHARTOUM Soldier; caricatured instructing French recruits to keep on fighting for England

Farras Cathedral, frescoes and murals from ruined Nubian churches, dating from the 8th to the 15th centuries, The National Museum, Khartoum, Sudan, Africa

Reconstructed Nubian temples of Buhen and Semna, saved from land flooded by Lake Nasser, National Museum, Khartoum, Sudan, Africa

Detail of wall painting from Egyptian temple salvaged from Nubian land flooded by Lake Nasser, National Museum, Khartoum, Sudan, Africa

The Annunciation, Farras Cathedral, frescoes and murals from ruined Nubian churches, dating from the 8th to the 15th centuries, The National Museum, Khartoum, Sudan, Africa

Locals walk past the 5-star Boji Al-Fateh Hotel (Libyan Hotel), designed to represent a sail, Khartoum, Sudan, Africa

Crowds in Souq al-Arabi, the center of Khartoum, Sudan, Africa

A bus passes the 5-star Boji Al-Fateh Hotel (Libyan Hotel), designed to represent a sail, Khartoum, Sudan, Africa

The 5-star Boji Al-Fateh Hotel (Libyan Hotel), designed to represent a sail, Khartoum, Sudan, Africa

Daily life in Omdurman Souq, the largest market in Sudan, Khartoum, Sudan, Africa

The Madhis Tomb, Omdurman, Khartoum, Sudan, Africa

The 5-star Boji Al-Fateh Hotel, or Libyan Hotel, Khartoum, Sudan, Africa

Desserts on display in one of Khartoums 5-Star hotels, Khartoum, Sudan, Africa

Mahdis Tomb, Omdurman near Khartoum, Sudan, Africa

TOO LATE ! Tommy Atkins mounted on Too Late by Verbosity out of Vacillation - a bitter comment on Gladstones refusal to rescue Gordon from Khartoum

Kitchener / Bassano / Virtue
Horatio, Lord Kitchener 1st Earl Kitchener of Khartoum Soldier

Kitchener / Quinnell 1919
Horatio, Lord Kitchener 1st Earl Kitchener of Khartoum Soldier

Kitchener / Lekegian
Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener of Khartoum Soldier, Wearing a Fez

Khartoum is Taken
SUDAN The Mahdis troops take Khartoum

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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.