Livingstone's house, Zanzibar, 1910
Scope and Contents
235 x 190 mm. A view showing the dilapidated three storey building lived in for some weks by Livingstone before setting out on his final expedition in 1866. Next to the house stand native houses of thatch and wattle. The building is situated on the northern side of the town east of the Creek on what was later Hollis Road.
Dates
- Creation: 1910
Creator
- From the File: A C Gomes and Sons (1869-1917) (photographers) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Language of Materials
English
Existence and Location of Copies
CN 2606.
General
GD. A note states that the building later became the property of Ithnasheri Khoja Indian Community who used it as a resthouse. Purchased by Government 1947 for use as laboraratories and living quarters.
Date information
DateText: Circa 1910 pencilled on reverse of print..
Finding aid date
2002-11-16 11:39:43+00:00
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
Cambridge University Library
West Road
Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom
Map Dept enquiries: maps@lib.cam.ac.uk
all other enquiries: mss@lib.cam.ac.uk