Sudan Collection
Historical books, photographs, documents and treasured objects reflecting the family's longstanding connections to Sudan, from Laila's ancestral heritage to Peter Hellyer's experiences in the country.
The Hellyer Family Collection — Sudan
Sudan holds an important place in the family's history through Laila's ancestry and her grandfather, Zoubeir Rahma Pasha, a prominent figure in nineteenth-century Sudanese history.
The collection includes historical books, photographs, documents and personal possessions, including items belonging to Zoubeir Rahma Pasha himself. It also brings together material reflecting Peter's interest in Sudan's history, culture and people, preserving connections across several generations of the family.
Books & Documents
Cassell's History of the War in the Soudan
Six-volume illustrated history, published 1885–1886
This six-volume Victorian edition, originally part of Laila Hellyer's personal library, chronicles the Mahdist uprising and the events surrounding the fall of Khartoum in 1885
Illustrated with detailed engravings and bound in red cloth with gilt lettering, the books hold particular family significance through their references to Zoubeir Rahma Pasha (c. 1830–1913), Laila's grandfather and a prominent figure in nineteenth-century Sudanese history
Preserved within the family archive, the volumes offer both a historical account of Sudan during this period and a personal connection to the family's ancestry
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