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DOI: 10.25549/impa-m69450
title: David Livingstone after 1857

description: Photograph of David Livingstone, the Scottish missionary and explorer, pictured after his return home to Britain in 1856.  When he returned from Africa he was seen as a national hero and gave many speaking tours and published his best-selling 'Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa' (1857).   He is pictured in a frock coat and hat and holding a cane.; This belongs to a series of Church of Scotland Foreign Missions Committee lantern slides relating to David Livingstone (1813-1873), the Scottish missionary who was best known as an explorer of Africa and anti-slavery campaigner.  Livingstone was born in Blantyre, Scotland and after working in the local cotton mill from the age of 10 he went on to study medicine and theology in Glasgow in 1836. Having decided to become a missionary he was posted to southern Africa in 1841.  In 1845 he married Mary Moffat.  During his life Livingstone carried out exploration of southern, eastern and central Africa, he discovered and named the Victoria Falls and it was his meeting with H. M. Stanley during a search for the source of the Nile that gave rise to the popular quotation, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?". David Livingstone died in Africa on 1 May 1873 and his body was buried in Westminster Abbey.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m69451
title: Senate House, Cambridge, ca.1860-ca.1900

description: Photograph of the exterior of Senate House, Cambridge where David Livingston, the Scottish missionary and explorer, delivered a speech in 1857 following his return to Britain from Africa.  The building, which is situated in the centre of Cambridge, was designed by Sir James Burrell and built in 1722–1730 in a neo-classical style.; This belongs to a series of Church of Scotland Foreign Missions Committee lantern slides relating to David Livingstone (1813-1873), the Scottish missionary who was best known as an explorer of Africa and anti-slavery campaigner.  Livingstone was born in Blantyre, Scotland and after working in the local cotton mill from the age of 10 he went on to study medicine and theology in Glasgow in 1836. Having decided to become a missionary he was posted to southern Africa in 1841.  In 1845 he married Mary Moffat.  During his life Livingstone carried out exploration of southern, eastern and central Africa, he discovered and named the Victoria Falls and it was his meeting with H. M. Stanley during a search for the source of the Nile that gave rise to the popular quotation, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?". David Livingstone died in Africa on 1 May 1873 and his body was buried in Westminster Abbey.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m69452
title: The Steamer 'Ma-Robert' on the Zambezi River, Africa, ca.1860-ca.1900

description: Image of the steamship the 'Ma-Robert' on the Zambezi River in Africa.   David Livingstone, the Scottish missionary and explorer, navigated the ship up the Shire River in 1858 and later the Zambezi in 1860.  The ship was seventy foot long and 12 horse power.; This belongs to a series of Church of Scotland Foreign Missions Committee lantern slides relating to David Livingstone (1813-1873), the Scottish missionary who was best known as an explorer of Africa and anti-slavery campaigner.  Livingstone was born in Blantyre, Scotland and after working in the local cotton mill from the age of 10 he went on to study medicine and theology in Glasgow in 1836. Having decided to become a missionary he was posted to southern Africa in 1841.  In 1845 he married Mary Moffat.  During his life Livingstone carried out exploration of southern, eastern and central Africa, he discovered and named the Victoria Falls and it was his meeting with H. M. Stanley during a search for the source of the Nile that gave rise to the popular quotation, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?". David Livingstone died in Africa on 1 May 1873 and his body was buried in Westminster Abbey.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m69453
title: Pool on the River Shire at the Foot of the Murchison Cataracts, Africa, ca.1860-ca.1900

description: Photograph of a water pool at the foot of the Murchison Cataracts on the Shire River, a northern tributary of the Zambezi River in Africa.  David Livingstone navigated the steamship the 'Ma-Robert' up the Shire River in 1858.; This belongs to a series of Church of Scotland Foreign Missions Committee lantern slides relating to David Livingstone (1813-1873), the Scottish missionary who was best known as an explorer of Africa and anti-slavery campaigner.  Livingstone was born in Blantyre, Scotland and after working in the local cotton mill from the age of 10 he went on to study medicine and theology in Glasgow in 1836. Having decided to become a missionary he was posted to southern Africa in 1841.  In 1845 he married Mary Moffat.  During his life Livingstone carried out exploration of southern, eastern and central Africa, he discovered and named the Victoria Falls and it was his meeting with H. M. Stanley during a search for the source of the Nile that gave rise to the popular quotation, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?". David Livingstone died in Africa on 1 May 1873 and his body was buried in Westminster Abbey.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m69454
title: Mlanje Plateau, Malawi, Africa, ca.1860-ca.1900

description: Photograph looking out over Mlanje Plateau in Malawi.  There are hills rising up either side of the plateau and low clouds are visible.  David Livingstone, the Scottish missionary, came across this upland mountainous country when he attempted to journey inland from the Shire River.; This belongs to a series of Church of Scotland Foreign Missions Committee lantern slides relating to David Livingstone (1813-1873), the Scottish missionary who was best known as an explorer of Africa and anti-slavery campaigner.  Livingstone was born in Blantyre, Scotland and after working in the local cotton mill from the age of 10 he went on to study medicine and theology in Glasgow in 1836. Having decided to become a missionary he was posted to southern Africa in 1841.  In 1845 he married Mary Moffat.  During his life Livingstone carried out exploration of southern, eastern and central Africa, he discovered and named the Victoria Falls and it was his meeting with H. M. Stanley during a search for the source of the Nile that gave rise to the popular quotation, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?". David Livingstone died in Africa on 1 May 1873 and his body was buried in Westminster Abbey.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m69455
title: Lake Nyasa, Malawi, Africa, ca.1860-ca.1900

description: Photograph taken from the shores of Lake Nyasa. Lake Nyasa (also known as Lake Malawi) is one of the African Great Lakes and the southern most lake in the Great Rift Valley system of East Africa.  David Livingstone and was the first European explorer to reach the shores of this lake.  He came here in 1859 and named it Lake Nyasa.; This belongs to a series of Church of Scotland Foreign Missions Committee lantern slides relating to David Livingstone (1813-1873), the Scottish missionary who was best known as an explorer of Africa and anti-slavery campaigner.  Livingstone was born in Blantyre, Scotland and after working in the local cotton mill from the age of 10 he went on to study medicine and theology in Glasgow in 1836. Having decided to become a missionary he was posted to southern Africa in 1841.  In 1845 he married Mary Moffat.  During his life Livingstone carried out exploration of southern, eastern and central Africa, he discovered and named the Victoria Falls and it was his meeting with H. M. Stanley during a search for the source of the Nile that gave rise to the popular quotation, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?". David Livingstone died in Africa on 1 May 1873 and his body was buried in Westminster Abbey.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m69456
title: David Livingstone Depicted Freeing Slaves, Africa, ca.1845-1860

description: Drawing depicting David Livingstone, the Scottish missionary and explorer, freeing shackled slaves.  Livingstone and his companions are shown cutting African slaves free from their manacles.; This belongs to a series of Church of Scotland Foreign Missions Committee lantern slides relating to David Livingstone (1813-1873), the Scottish missionary who was best known as an explorer of Africa and anti-slavery campaigner.  Livingstone was born in Blantyre, Scotland and after working in the local cotton mill from the age of 10 he went on to study medicine and theology in Glasgow in 1836. Having decided to become a missionary he was posted to southern Africa in 1841.  In 1845 he married Mary Moffat.  During his life Livingstone carried out exploration of southern, eastern and central Africa, he discovered and named the Victoria Falls and it was his meeting with H. M. Stanley during a search for the source of the Nile that gave rise to the popular quotation, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?". David Livingstone died in Africa on 1 May 1873 and his body was buried in Westminster Abbey.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m68442
title: "Nzukuzuku, Livingstonia" Malawi, ca.1895

description: Full length photograph of a man, likely of the Ngoni people.  The man is dressed in red robes, wears arm rings and carry's a stick.; The Ngoni people are an ethnic group living in Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia. Their origins can be traced to the Zulu people of kwaZulu-Natal in South Africa.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m68443
title: "Cavern Dwelling, Livingstonia" Malawi, ca.1895

description: Photograph of two men and a woman, likely of the Ngoni people, in a dwelling set up under a rocky overhang.  Basic utensils can be seen, possibly for cooking and for storage.; The Ngoni people are an ethnic group living in Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia. Their origins can be traced to the Zulu people of kwaZulu-Natal in South Africa.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m68444
title: "Dr Elmslie and Ekwendeni Teachers, Livingstonia" Malawi, ca.1895

description: Photograph of a group of teachers from Ekwendeni, which is in the northern region of Malawi.  Dr Elmslie can be seen standing to the left of the group.  The teachers are grouped in 4 rows and most are dressed in white.; Walter Angus Elmslie (1856-1935) was the author of "Among the wild Ngoni, some chapters in the history of the Livingstonia mission in British Central Africa" (New York, 1899).  Ekwendeni was started by Scottish missionaries and has one of the oldest churches in Malawi.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m68445
title: "Meeting to Plan Raid, Livingstonia" Malawi, ca.1895

description: Photograph of a group of men, likely of the Ngoni people.  The men are gathered in a forest clearing and many carry decorated shields and spears.; The Ngoni people are an ethnic group living in Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia. Their origins can be traced to the Zulu people of kwaZulu-Natal in South Africa.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m68446
title: "Baptismal Service, Ekwendeni, Livingstonia" Malawi, ca.1895

description: Photograph of a large group of people gathered to witness a baptismal service in Ekwendeni in the northern region of Malawi. A thatched building can be seen in the background to the left of the picture.  Most of the people in the group are dressed in white.; Ekwendeni was started by Scottish missionaries and has one of the oldest churches in Malawi.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m68447
title: "Ruarwe Church, Livingstonia" Malawi, ca.1895

description: Photograph of the exterior of Ruarwe Church in the northern region of Malawi.  The church is a red brick building with a thatched roof.  A group can be seen gathered outside the building.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m68448
title: "Njakwa School, Livingstonia" Malawi, ca.1895

description: Photograph of Njakwa School in northern Malawi.  The school building is a small clay structure with a thatched roof.  A group of children can be seen sitting on the ground outside the school and a row of men and women are standing behind.  There is a mountain in the background.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m68449
title: "Ngonomo, Livingstonia" Malawi, ca.1895

description: Full length photograph of a man, likely of the Ngoni people.  The man is dressed in colourful robes, wears ankle rings and is holding a book in his hand. The man is standing in front of a thatched clay hut.; The Ngoni people are an ethnic group living in Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia. Their origins can be traced to the Zulu people of kwaZulu-Natal in South Africa.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m69457
title: Hoeing Cotton at Magomero, Zambia, Africa, ca.1845-1860

description: Photograph of men working in a cotton field at Magomera in eastern Zambia.  In 1861, as the result of a speech delivered by David Livingstone in Cambridge, England, The Universities Mission attempted to establish a mission station here. This effort was ill fated and both members of the mission party died. One, Bishop Mackenzie, died of malaria after their boat sank along with medical supplies.; This belongs to a series of Church of Scotland Foreign Missions Committee lantern slides relating to David Livingstone (1813-1873), the Scottish missionary who was best known as an explorer of Africa and anti-slavery campaigner.  Livingstone was born in Blantyre, Scotland and after working in the local cotton mill from the age of 10 he went on to study medicine and theology in Glasgow in 1836. Having decided to become a missionary he was posted to southern Africa in 1841.  In 1845 he married Mary Moffat.  During his life Livingstone carried out exploration of southern, eastern and central Africa, he discovered and named the Victoria Falls and it was his meeting with H. M. Stanley during a search for the source of the Nile that gave rise to the popular quotation, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?". David Livingstone died in Africa on 1 May 1873 and his body was buried in Westminster Abbey.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m69458
title: Mrs Livingstone's Grave at Shupanga, ca.1862

description: Photograph of the grave of Mary Moffat (1821-1862) the wife of David Livingstone the Scottish missionary and explorer.  She is buried at Shupanga on the Zambezi. The head stone reads, "Here repose the mortal remains of Mary Moffat the beloved wife of Doctor Livingstone.  In humble hope of a resurrection by our saviour Jesus Christ. She died in Shupanga House, 27th April 1862 aged 41 years.; This belongs to a series of Church of Scotland Foreign Missions Committee lantern slides relating to David Livingstone (1813-1873), the Scottish missionary who was best known as an explorer of Africa and anti-slavery campaigner.  Livingstone was born in Blantyre, Scotland and after working in the local cotton mill from the age of 10 he went on to study medicine and theology in Glasgow in 1836. Having decided to become a missionary he was posted to southern Africa in 1841.  In 1845 he married Mary Moffat.  During his life Livingstone carried out exploration of southern, eastern and central Africa, he discovered and named the Victoria Falls and it was his meeting with H. M. Stanley during a search for the source of the Nile that gave rise to the popular quotation, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?". David Livingstone died in Africa on 1 May 1873 and his body was buried in Westminster Abbey.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m69460
title: The Lady Nyasa Paddle Steamer, Africa, ca.1845-ca.1865

description: Photograph of the paddle steamer the Lady Nyasa used by the Scottish missionary and explorer David Livingstone to explore in the Zambezi.  The steamer was built in Partick, Scotland and ended up in Bombay where she was sold.  The vessel is photographed on water and a number of crews and passengers are visible on board.; This belongs to a series of Church of Scotland Foreign Missions Committee lantern slides relating to David Livingstone (1813-1873), the Scottish missionary who was best known as an explorer of Africa and anti-slavery campaigner.  Livingstone was born in Blantyre, Scotland and after working in the local cotton mill from the age of 10 he went on to study medicine and theology in Glasgow in 1836. Having decided to become a missionary he was posted to southern Africa in 1841.  In 1845 he married Mary Moffat.  During his life Livingstone carried out exploration of southern, eastern and central Africa, he discovered and named the Victoria Falls and it was his meeting with H. M. Stanley during a search for the source of the Nile that gave rise to the popular quotation, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?". David Livingstone died in Africa on 1 May 1873 and his body was buried in Westminster Abbey.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m69462
title: Christ Church, Zanzibar, Africa, ca. 1890

description: Photograph of the exterior of Christ Church, Zanzibar. The church, which is made of coral stone and has a vaulted roof, was built during 1873-1883.  The church stands where the slave market stood when David Livingstone landed here in 1866.; This belongs to a series of Church of Scotland Foreign Missions Committee lantern slides relating to David Livingstone (1813-1873), the Scottish missionary who was best known as an explorer of Africa and anti-slavery campaigner.  Livingstone was born in Blantyre, Scotland and after working in the local cotton mill from the age of 10 he went on to study medicine and theology in Glasgow in 1836. Having decided to become a missionary he was posted to southern Africa in 1841.  In 1845 he married Mary Moffat.  During his life Livingstone carried out exploration of southern, eastern and central Africa, he discovered and named the Victoria Falls and it was his meeting with H. M. Stanley during a search for the source of the Nile that gave rise to the popular quotation, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?". David Livingstone died in Africa on 1 May 1873 and his body was buried in Westminster Abbey.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m69463
title: Ngoni Warrior, Nyasaland, Africa, ca.1875-ca.1940

description: Photograph of a Ngoni warrior dressed in traditional tribal dress, including head dress. The warrior is carrying a spear and shield. Nyasaland has been known as Malawi since 1964.; This belongs to a series of Church of Scotland Foreign Missions Committee lantern slides relating to David Livingstone (1813-1873), the Scottish missionary who was best known as an explorer of Africa and anti-slavery campaigner.  Livingstone was born in Blantyre, Scotland and after working in the local cotton mill from the age of 10 he went on to study medicine and theology in Glasgow in 1836. Having decided to become a missionary he was posted to southern Africa in 1841.  In 1845 he married Mary Moffat.  During his life Livingstone carried out exploration of southern, eastern and central Africa, he discovered and named the Victoria Falls and it was his meeting with H. M. Stanley during a search for the source of the Nile that gave rise to the popular quotation, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?". David Livingstone died in Africa on 1 May 1873 and his body was buried in Westminster Abbey.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m69464
title: David Livingstone (1813-1873) in Manyuema Country, Tanzania, ca.1865-ca.1873

description: Photograph of a drawing portraying David Livingstone, the Scottish missionary and explorer in Manyuema country in Tanzania.  Livingstone is shown sitting in a hut reading a book.  A number of Manyuema people are depicted in the background looking into the hut.; This belongs to a series of Church of Scotland Foreign Missions Committee lantern slides relating to David Livingstone (1813-1873), the Scottish missionary who was best known as an explorer of Africa and anti-slavery campaigner.  Livingstone was born in Blantyre, Scotland and after working in the local cotton mill from the age of 10 he went on to study medicine and theology in Glasgow in 1836. Having decided to become a missionary he was posted to southern Africa in 1841.  In 1845 he married Mary Moffat.  During his life Livingstone carried out exploration of southern, eastern and central Africa, he discovered and named the Victoria Falls and it was his meeting with H. M. Stanley during a search for the source of the Nile that gave rise to the popular quotation, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?". David Livingstone died in Africa on 1 May 1873 and his body was buried in Westminster Abbey.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m68450
title: "Dr Elmslie and Hezekiya Navuvu Jweya, Livingstonia" Malawi, ca.1895

description: Photograph of Dr Elmslie pictured standing behind Rev Hezekiya Navuva Jweya who is seated on a stool.  Both men are wearing white jackets.; Walter Angus Elmslie (1856-1935) was the author of "Among the wild Ngoni, some chapters in the history of the Livingstonia mission in British Central Africa" (New York, 1899).
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m68451
title: "Ekwendeni Church, Livingstonia" Malawi, ca.1895

description: Photograph of Ekwendeni Church.  The church is a large red brick structure and a group of members of the congregation can be seen gathered outside.  Ekwendeni, which is in the northern region of Malawi, was started by Scottish missionaries and has one of the oldest churches in Malawi.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m68452
title: "Rev Hezekiya Navuvu Jweya's Congregation at Enukweni, Livingstonia" Malawi, ca.1895

description: Photograph of the church and congregation of Rev Hezekiya Navuva Jweya. The congregation is large in number and is pictured outside the church, which has a large thatched roof.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m68453
title: "Memorial Window to Dr W.A. Elmslie, Ekwendeni, Livingstonia, Malawi, ca.1895

description: Photograph of the memorial window to Dr Elmslie located in Ekwendeni Church.  The photograph is taken from the interior of the church.; Walter Angus Elmslie (1856-1935) was the author of "Among the wild Ngoni, some chapters in the history of the Livingstonia mission in British Central Africa" (New York, 1899).  Ekwendeni, which is in the northern region of Malawi, was started by Scottish missionaries and has one of the oldest churches in Malawi.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m68455
title: "Dr Elmslie, Livingstonia" Malawi, ca.1895

description: Photograph of Dr Elmslie sitting on rocks by a river bank.  Walter Angus Elmslie (1856-1935) was the author of "Among the wild Ngoni, some chapters in the history of the Livingstonia mission in British Central Africa" (New York, 1899).
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m68456
title: "Widows of a Chief, Livingstonia" Malawi, ca.1895

description: Photograph of a group of women, probably of the Ngoni people.  The women are sitting together on the ground and thatched huts can be seen in the background.  A number of the women are holding babies and children.; The Ngoni people are an ethnic group living in Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zambia. Their origins can be traced to the Zulu people of kwaZulu-Natal in South Africa.
DOI: 10.25549/impa-m69466
title: Meeting of David Livingstone (1813-1873) and Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904), Africa, ca. 1875-ca. 1940

description: Image of a drawing portraying the meeting of David Livingstone and the journalist Henry Morton Stanley in 1871. Stanley was sent to find the Scottish missionary and explorer by the New York Herald Newspaper.  It was this meeting that gave rise to the famous phase "Dr Livingstone, I presume?".  The men are pictured meeting in a village with a hut in the background.  A man stands behind Stanley holding the flag of the USA.; This belongs to a series of Church of Scotland Foreign Missions Committee lantern slides relating to David Livingstone (1813-1873), the Scottish missionary who was best known as an explorer of Africa and anti-slavery campaigner.  Livingstone was born in Blantyre, Scotland and after working in the local cotton mill from the age of 10 he went on to study medicine and theology in Glasgow in 1836. Having decided to become a missionary he was posted to southern Africa in 1841.  In 1845 he married Mary Moffat.  During his life Livingstone carried out exploration of southern, eastern and central Africa, he discovered and named the Victoria Falls and it was his meeting with H. M. Stanley during a search for the source of the Nile that gave rise to the popular quotation, "Dr. Livingstone, I presume?". David Livingstone died in Africa on 1 May 1873 and his body was buried in Westminster Abbey.