Rhodesia Collection

Short Solent Passener Flying Boat - Victoria Falls - Zambesi
A Short Solent Passenger Flying Boat (G-AHIN) close to the Victoria Falls on the Zambesi River - Zimbabwe (then Southern Rhodesia). Date: circa 1949

Rhodesia Railways
ZIMBABWE : a massive steam locomotive hauls a long train across Rhodesias wide open spaces

Main Street, Que Que, Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe)
Main Street, Que Que (now Kwekwe), Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), with a hotel on the left. Date: 1920s

RICKSHAW / BULAWAYO / 1920 S
A horned Rickshaw man in Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe)

British at Harare
The British flag is ceremonially raised over Fort Salisbury (now Harare) in Mashonaland (later Rhodesia, later still Zimbabwe)

Aerial view of the Victoria Falls, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Zimbabwe, Africa

Swedish Church Mission, Mnene, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Group of people assembled after a baptism ceremony. Date: circa 1910

Main Street, Bulawayo, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe)
Main Street, Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), with the Cecil Rhodes Memorial in the distance on the left. Date: circa 1920

Meikles Hotel - Salisbury, Zimbabwe (formerly Southern Rhodesia). Date: circa 1935

Royal Tour 1947
ROYAL TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA & RHODESIA: King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and Princesses Elizabeth (foreground) and Margaret (background) grouped together in a relaxed pose

Queen Mum in Rhodesia
Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, seen entering the west entrance of the Zimbabwe ruins

Kayaking on the Zambezi River, Batoka Gorge, Victoria Falls, border of Zambia / Zimbabwe
Kayaking on the Zambezi River, Batoka Gorge, Victoria Falls, border of Zambia/Zimbabwe

Princess Elizabeth 1947
ROYAL TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA & RHODESIA: Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II), looking elegant under a parasol, chatting to a Guide Leader at Maseru, Basutoland

Houseboats at dawn at Cutty Sark Hotel marina, Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe, Africa

Rhodes House, Oxford (b / w photo)
3094735 Rhodes House, Oxford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rhodes House, Oxford. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The British South Africa Police, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The British South Africa Police, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

Victoria Falls and Zambesi River, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe)
Victoria Falls and bridge with crossing train over the Zambesi River, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Date: 1906

Lion cub, Lion Park resort, Gueru, Zimbabwe

Diagram of the lead and zinc mine in Broken Hill, Northern Rhodesia (now Kabwe, Zambia) - the site of the discovery of a Cranium of Homo rhodesiensis, in Mutwe Wa Nsofu Area on June 17

Photograph of the lead and zinc mine in Broken Hill, Northern Rhodesia (now Kabwe, Zambia) - the site of the discovery of a Cranium of Homo rhodesiensis, in Mutwe Wa Nsofu Area on June 17

Africa, Zimbabwe, Maswingo. Great Zimbabwe, passageway in the great enclosure

Rhodesia Final Agreement Signing The final agreement on the future of Rhodesia as the independent state of Zimbabwe signed at Lancaster House 21 December 1979 Present at the signing: Drs Mundawarara

Cranium of Homo rhodesiensis, discovered in Mutwe Wa Nsofu Area in a lead and zinc mine in Broken Hill, Northern Rhodesia (now Kabwe, Zambia) on June 17, 1921 by Tom Zwiglaar, a Swiss miner. H

Map illustrating the Closing Phases of the East African Campaign, 1917-18, (c1920). European powers in Africa during the First World War

Colonial possessions in East Africa during the First World War, c1916, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
Colonial possessions in East Africa during the First World War, c1916, (c1920). Map showing German East Africa, British East Africa, the Belgian Congo, Rhodesia, Uganda

The Matabele War, 1893: Attack on the Laager of Wagons on the Imbembezi River, November 1, (1901). The First Matabele War was fought in 1893 between the British South Africa Company and the Ndebele

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

Zambia (Northern Rhodesia) - Woman carrying water in a large can on her head Date: circa 1930s

Africa, Zimbabwe, Maswingo. The hillsite fortress of Great Zimbabwe

Africa, Zimbabwe, Maswingo. Great Zimbabwe the valley complex

Africa, Zimbabwe, Masvingo. Great Zimbabwe, the hillsite fortress

Cecil John Rhodes, portrait c. 1900
3782928 Cecil John Rhodes, portrait c. 1900; (add.info.: Cecil John Rhodes, portrait c. 1900. Cecil Rhodes was an English-born businessman, mining magnate, and politician in South Africa)

Cecil Rhodes, Prime Minister of Cape Colony, Victorian period

A native canoe on the Zambezi River above the Victoria Falls - modern Zambia and Zimbabwe. Date: circa 1910s

Shangani Memorial, Matobo, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe)
Shangani Memorial, Matobo (Rhodes Matopos National Park), near Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Commemorating British soldiers of the Shangani Patrol

Africa African Rhodesia Zimbabwe 1920s 20s Twenties
africa, african, rhodesia, zimbabwe, 1920s, 20s, twenties, south, southern, bulawayo, colonial, colonialism, 1920, memorial, death, burial, cecil, rhodes, grave, matobo, matopos, national, park

Ian Smith, Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia
Ian Douglas Smith (1919-2007), best known as the Prime Minister of the British self-governing colony of Southern Rhodesia

Robert Mugabe, President of Zimbabwe
Robert Gabriel Mugabe (b 1924), President of Zimbabwe since 1987, and Prime Minister from 1980 to 1987. Date: circa 1980s

Joshua Nkomo, Vice President of Zimbabwe
Joshua Nkomo (Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo, 1917-1999), leader and founder of the Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU, 1962), Vice President of Zimbabwe 1987-1999

David Owen at a conference, wishing to speak
David Owen (David Anthony Llewellyn Owen, Baron Owen, b 1938), British politician, served as Foreign Secretary (1977-1979) for the Labour government

ROYAL TOUR 1947
ROYAL TOUR OF SOUTH AFRICA & RHODESIA: King George VI and Queen Elizabeth pay homage to the war dead at the Gate of Memory, near the Cenotaph, Gardiner Street, Durban. Date: 1947

Map of the Boer Republics at the end of the 19th century, from South Africa and the Transvaal War: Vol
KW371000 Map of the Boer Republics at the end of the 19th century, from South Africa and the Transvaal War: Vol. 1 by Louis Creswicke, published 1900 (litho) by English School

Map of Matabeleland in the late 19th century, from South Africa and the Transvaal War: Vol
KW371011 Map of Matabeleland in the late 19th century, from South Africa and the Transvaal War: Vol. 1 by Louis Creswicke, published 1900 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection

Cecil Rhodes ((1853-1902) illustration from Twelve Portraits, published 1899 (hand-coloured woodblock)
ELB109857 Cecil Rhodes ((1853-1902) illustration from Twelve Portraits, published 1899 (hand-coloured woodblock) by Nicholson

Happy native boys of Rhodesia, from MacMillan school posters, c. 1950-60s (litho)
3709111 Happy native boys of Rhodesia, from MacMillan school posters, c.1950-60s (litho) by Macfarlane, J. (active 1940-1949); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cecil Rhodes in council with the Matabele chiefs (colour litho)
5229959 Cecil Rhodes in council with the Matabele chiefs (colour litho) by Rainey, William (1852-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cecil Rhodes in council with the Matabele chiefs)

The Rising in Rhodesia, Sir F Carrington and Mr Rhodes in the Matoppo Hills (litho)
1050973 The Rising in Rhodesia, Sir F Carrington and Mr Rhodes in the Matoppo Hills (litho) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising in Rhodesia)

On the March in Rhodesia, an Accident at a Nasty Crossing (litho)
1051163 On the March in Rhodesia, an Accident at a Nasty Crossing (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the March in Rhodesia)

The Rising in Rhodesia, Fighting in the Granite Kopjes near Gwelo (engraving)
1051123 The Rising in Rhodesia, Fighting in the Granite Kopjes near Gwelo (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising in Rhodesia)

The Rising in Rhodesia, Waggons with Supplies crossing a Drift of the Shashi River at Tuli (litho)
1051001 The Rising in Rhodesia, Waggons with Supplies crossing a Drift of the Shashi River at Tuli (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising in Rhodesia)

"Peace after War", hunting in Rhodesia (litho)
1036692 " Peace after War", hunting in Rhodesia (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Peace after War", hunting in Rhodesia)

An African tracker, wet from the lake, carrying a grysbok to safety in Southern Rhodesia, during Operation Noah, a large scale operation to rescue animals trapped in trees

Lord Randolph Churchill bartering with Makalala people in a market during his trip to Mashonaland, 1891 (engraving)
5216766 Lord Randolph Churchill bartering with Makalala people in a market during his trip to Mashonaland, 1891 (engraving) by English School

Rt Hon Cecil Rhodes, P. C. (sepia photo)
STC363454 Rt Hon Cecil Rhodes, P.C. (sepia photo) by Elliott & Fry Studio (fl.1860-90); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cecil John Rhodes (1853-1902), businessman

Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel H. C. O. Plumer. Commanding at Tull, Rhodesia
LLM459658 Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel H. C. O. Plumer. Commanding at Tull, Rhodesia by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel H. C. O. Plumer)

The Fighting in Rhodesia, Prince Alexander of Teck bringing Reinforcements to the Imperial Troops at the Siege of
1606111 The Fighting in Rhodesia, Prince Alexander of Teck bringing Reinforcements to the Imperial Troops at the Siege of Wedzas Stronghold (engraving) by Prior

The War, Operations in Rhodesia (litho)
1600641 The War, Operations in Rhodesia (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War, Operations in Rhodesia)

Checkmate (colour litho)
964661 Checkmate (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Checkmate. From Truth, 25 December 1896.); © Look and Learn

Tommy Atkins in Rhodesia, his Character Vindicated (litho)
1036690 Tommy Atkins in Rhodesia, his Character Vindicated (litho) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tommy Atkins in Rhodesia, his Character Vindicated)

Prince Alexander of Teck under Fire in Rhodesia, the Prince leading his Men in the Attack on Wedzas Stronghold (litho)
1051275 Prince Alexander of Teck under Fire in Rhodesia, the Prince leading his Men in the Attack on Wedzas Stronghold (litho) by Small

With Colonel Pagets Column in Rhodesia, a Makalaka describing a Battle (engraving)
1051158 With Colonel Pagets Column in Rhodesia, a Makalaka describing a Battle (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Colonel Pagets Column in Rhodesia)

The Rising in Rhodesia (litho)
1051104 The Rising in Rhodesia (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising in Rhodesia)

The Rising in Rhodesia, with Colonel Pagets Column (litho)
1051017 The Rising in Rhodesia, with Colonel Pagets Column (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising in Rhodesia, with Colonel Pagets Column)

The Rising in Rhodesia (litho)
1051065 The Rising in Rhodesia (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising in Rhodesia)

The Rising in Rhodesia (litho)
1050975 The Rising in Rhodesia (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising in Rhodesia)

Cecil John Rhodes (1852-1902) English-born South African statesman
538267 Cecil John Rhodes (1852-1902) English-born South African statesman, asking the German emperor for permission to run a telegraph line through German East Africa

The bridge over the Victoria Falls, Rhodesia (colour litho)
6010742 The bridge over the Victoria Falls, Rhodesia (colour litho) by Bacon, John Henry Frederick (1868-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The bridge over the Victoria Falls, Rhodesia)

Man whose skull was discovered in Rhodesia in 1921 (litho)
979410 Man whose skull was discovered in Rhodesia in 1921 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man whose skull was discovered in Rhodesia in 1921)

Transport difficulties in Rhodesia, the Seventh Hussars hauling a Waggon across the Bed of the River Umzingwane
1036682 Transport difficulties in Rhodesia, the Seventh Hussars hauling a Waggon across the Bed of the River Umzingwane (engraving) by Fripp

The Rising in Rhodesia, Mounted Infantry attacking a Kraal in the Selundi Range (engraving)
1051134 The Rising in Rhodesia, Mounted Infantry attacking a Kraal in the Selundi Range (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising in Rhodesia)

The Rising in Rhodesia, Mounted Infantry of Colonel Pagets Column messing at Macloutsie (litho)
1050990 The Rising in Rhodesia, Mounted Infantry of Colonel Pagets Column messing at Macloutsie (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising in Rhodesia)

Campaigning in Rhodesia (litho)
1051245 Campaigning in Rhodesia (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Campaigning in Rhodesia)

Campaigning in Rhodesia, Thirsty Troopers at a Native Water Pit (litho)
1051192 Campaigning in Rhodesia, Thirsty Troopers at a Native Water Pit (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Campaigning in Rhodesia)

The Rising in Rhodesia, Reconnoitring by Night in the Selundi Range (engraving)
1051095 The Rising in Rhodesia, Reconnoitring by Night in the Selundi Range (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising in Rhodesia)

The Rising in Rhodesia, "Caught in the Act"(litho)
1050981 The Rising in Rhodesia, " Caught in the Act" (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising in Rhodesia, " Caught in the Act")

En Route to Bulawayo (b / w photo)
3092347 En Route to Bulawayo (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: En Route to Bulawayo)

Result of a mornings Hippopotamus Hunt on Mlembo River, Rhodesia, Africa
622625 Result of a mornings Hippopotamus Hunt on Mlembo River, Rhodesia, Africa, 1910 (b/w photo) by Keystone View Company; Private Collection; (add.info)

Hard-won Booty in Rhodesia, carrying off the Spoils of War after taking a Kopje Kraal (litho)
1036773 Hard-won Booty in Rhodesia, carrying off the Spoils of War after taking a Kopje Kraal (litho) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hard-won Booty in Rhodesia)

The Late Major Fs Evans (engraving)
1051129 The Late Major Fs Evans (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Major Fs Evans)

The Rising in Rhodesia, the Great Indaba in the Matoppo Hills (engraving)
1051342 The Rising in Rhodesia, the Great Indaba in the Matoppo Hills (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rising in Rhodesia)

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"Exploring the Enchanting Rhodesia: A Journey through Time and Beauty" Embark on a captivating journey to Rhodesia, a land of rich history, breathtaking landscapes, and cultural wonders. Step aboard the Short Solent Passenger Flying Boat and soar above the magnificent Victoria Falls, where the mighty Zambesi River cascades in all its glory. Immerse yourself in the charm Railways as you traverse its picturesque routes, witnessing stunning vistas along the way. Stroll down Main Street in Que Que, Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), where echoes of bygone eras still resonate amidst colonial architecture. Transport yourself back to 1920s Bulawayo as you hop onto a rickshaw, experiencing an authentic mode of transportation that once graced these streets. Marvel at how British influence shaped Harare's landscape while exploring its vibrant cityscape. Gaze upon an awe-inspiring aerial view of UNESCO World Heritage Site - Victoria Falls - standing proud as one of Africa's most remarkable natural wonders. Discover the Swedish Church Mission nestled in Mnene, Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe), showcasing both architectural beauty and spiritual significance. Wander along Main Street in Bulawayo, capturing glimpses of daily life intertwined with historical remnants from Rhodesian times. Indulge in luxury at Meikles Hotel located in Salisbury (now Harare), offering refined elegance amidst Zimbabwe's capital city. Relive moments from Royal Tour 1947 as Queen Mum graces this enchanting land with her presence; witness her connection with this extraordinary place etched forever into history books. Reflect upon intellectual pursuits at Rhodes House Oxford through a mesmerizing black-and-white photograph that encapsulates knowledge and legacy. Rhodesia beckons explorers seeking adventure amid untamed wilderness and cherished heritage—a destination that captivates hearts with its diverse tapestry woven across time.