Nyasa Collection

Likoma, Lake Nyasa - waiting for the Mission Steamer
Likoma on Likoma Island, Lake Nyasa (Lake Malawi), Malawi - waiting for the arrival of the Mission Steamer. Malawi was at this stage Nyasaland, a British protectorate established in 1907. circa 1910s

Africa Lake Nyasa Chief's house pre-1900

Fort Johnston, Lake Nyasa, Nyasaland, Africa now Malawi
Ivory to be sent to London, Victorian period. The location is Fort Johnston, Lake Nyasa, Nyasaland, Africa now Malawi

Natives Fishing On Lake Malawi Aka Lake Nyassa, Mozambique, East Africa In The 19Th Century. From The Life And Explorations Of Dr. Livingstone Published C.1875

Lady Nyassa sections brought to Africa
Visit of H.M.S. Gorgon to the Zambesi River: the Brig, Hetty Ellen discharging sections of Dr. David Livingstones new steamer, the Lady Nyassa into the Pioneer to take up the Zambesi River

Mission Station, Likoma Island, Nyasaland
Mission Station, Likoma Island, Lake Nyasa, Nyasaland, British Central Africa (now Malawi). Date: circa 1910

Cape Maclear (Chembe), Rhodesia and Nyasaland
Cape Maclear (Chembe), viewed from Elephant Island. This small fishing village is on Lake Nyasa (Lake Malawi) in Malawi (formerly Rhodesia and Nyasaland). Date: 1950s

British advance in S. E. Africa, WW1
Some of the troops under Brigadier-General Northey advancing between Lakes Nyasa and Tanganyika in Southern East Africa. On the left are commanding officers of the Rhodesian volunteers, B.S.A

Lake Malawi near Fort Johnston
Lake Malawi (Lake Nyasa, Lake Nyassa, Lake Niassa or Lago Niassa) - an African Great Lake and the southernmost lake in the Great Rift Valley system of East Africa

View of stamer, traps and dead hippo / Livingstone expedition
View of Dr. David Livingstones steamer, the Lady Nyassa which he had built in Britain and shipped over in sections, with a dead hippopotamus, caught by traps, in the foreground

Livingstones steamer in sections at Birkenhead
The steam launch, Lady Nyassa, funded entirely by Livingstone, is seen being loaded, in sections, at Birkenhead from where it will journey to the Zambesi in Africa

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"Exploring the Rich History of Nyasa: From Chief's Houses to Mission Stations" Discovering the captivating past of Nyasa, a region now known as Malawi in Africa. Before 1900, Lake Nyasa was home to majestic Chief's houses that stood as symbols of power and tradition. Fort Johnston, situated on the shores of Lake Nyasa, served as a strategic outpost during colonial times in Nyasaland. Likoma Island, nestled within Lake Nyasa, witnessed moments frozen in time as locals eagerly awaited the arrival of the Mission Steamer - a lifeline connecting them to the outside world. The Mission Station on Likoma Island played an integral role in shaping the cultural and religious landscape of Nyasaland. Venturing further into Cape Maclear (Chembe), located within Rhodesia and Nyasaland, one can still feel echoes of its historical significance. This area became intertwined with British advances during World War I when their presence left an indelible mark on this part of Southeast Africa. The vibrant waters surrounding Lake Malawi (also known as Lake Nyassa) were once teeming with life as native fishermen cast their nets for sustenance. These scenes from Mozambique depict East Africa's fishing traditions dating back to the 19th century - captured vividly in Dr. Livingstone's explorations published around 1875. Near Fort Johnston lies picturesque views where Livingstone's expedition encountered not only stunning landscapes but also wildlife encounters like traps set for prey or even encountering a deceased hippo along their journey. Witnessing history unfold before our eyes is made possible through glimpses such as Livingstone's steamer being transported piece by piece at Birkenhead - showcasing both technological advancements and human determination during that era. As we delve into these snapshots from different periods and locations across what is now Malawi, we uncover layers upon layers of stories waiting to be told about courage, resilience, exploration, and the ever-evolving tapestry of Nyasa's rich heritage.