Kenya Cities & Towns Photographs
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Nairobi
Hardinge Street, 1950 Photographs below were taken on March 31, 1950, during a pageant to commemorate the birth of a city. The Duke of Gloucester proclaimed Nairobi a Charter City. This ceremony was followed by a parade depicting the history of the city. The photos of the parade were taken from the upper floor of Corner House, Hardinge Street.
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Crowd assembling outside Nairobi's Town Hall for the charter ceremony. |
Duke of Gloucester hands Charter to Mayor, raising Nairobi to status of a Charter City. |
Float representing Sgt. Ellis, Nairobi's first European resident. |
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Masai warriors marching in parade. Centre photo shows part of the procession, and the view down Hardinge Street. On right, is a photo of the Triumphal Arch on Delamere Avenue, with main Post Office on the right. (Photos: Gordon Mumford) | ||
Philippa and her sister watched the 1950 parade from the roof of the family car. (Photo: Philippa)
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