Photo Mug : Church House and Bookshop, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa
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Church House and Bookshop, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa
Church House and Bookshop, Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa. Date: circa 1950
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Media ID 14398495
© Mary Evans/Pharcide
1950 Bookshop Kenya Kenyan Nairobi
Photo Mug
Bring a piece of East African history into your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mugs. This unique mug features an iconic image of Church House and Bookshop in Nairobi, Kenya, taken circa 1950. Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, this captivating photograph transports you back in time, making each sip an adventure. Perfect for tea or coffee, these high-quality mugs are microwave and dishwasher safe, ensuring they're as practical as they are beautiful. Add this mug to your collection and start your day with a journey to Nairobi, Kenya, every morning.
A personalised photo mug blends sentimentality with functionality, making an ideal gift for cherished loved ones, close friends, or valued colleagues. Preview may show both sides of the same mug.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Mug Size is 9.5cm high x 8cm diameter (3.7" x 3.1")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the Church House and Bookshop in Nairobi, Kenya, East Africa, circa 1950. The image transports us back in time to the 1950s, an era of modernity and progress in this vibrant African city. The Church House, a large, imposing structure, dominates the left side of the frame. Its grand architecture, with its high, arched windows and intricate stonework, reflects the colonial influence that once shaped Nairobi. Atop the building, a cross stands proudly, a symbol of faith and spirituality. On the right side of the photograph, a row of cars line up along the road, their sleek shapes and gleaming surfaces a testament to the growing motorization of the city. The Bookshop, with its simple, functional design, sits nestled between the cars, its large, open windows inviting passersby to browse its shelves. The scene is one of contrasts - the old and the new, the sacred and the secular, the spiritual and the material. The Church House and Bookshop represent the diverse and complex nature of Nairobi, a city that has long been a melting pot of cultures and ideas. As we gaze at this photograph, we are reminded of the rich history and enduring spirit of Nairobi and Kenya, and the many stories that lie within its streets and buildings. The Church House and Bookshop, with their unique blend of history, culture, and modernity, stand as testament to the city's past and its continued evolution into the present day.
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