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Lamu Fort Library
Lamu Fort Library is a branch of the National Museums of Kenya. The Library was initiated in 1978 as a reference library for museum's staff and researchers. In 1986 it was relocated to a more specious room at the Lamu Fort Museum. History of the library The library is a department of the Lamu Fort Museum, it is the only library in Lamu that serves the public. The fort was formally a prison; It is in a historic building that was built by the Sultan of Oman. Its history has made the library more attractive and notable by the researchers, it was then given to National Museum of Kenya in 1985. The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (S.I.D.A) assisted the National Museums of Kenya to convert the fort into a museum. In 1986 the library was officially reopened at the fort museum by Mr. K. Nordenskiöld, a former director of S.I.D.A on Tuesday 22 April 1986. Classification of library collection The library uses the Dewey Decimal Classification, Dewey Decimal Classi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lamu Fort
Lamu Fort is a fortress in the town of Lamu in northeastern Kenya. Originally situated on the waterfront, the fort today is located in a central position in the town, about from the main jetty on the shore. Lamu Fort was built between 1813 and 1821 with Omani assistance. Initially it provided a base from which the Omanis consolidated their control of the East African coast but the town later lost its economic importance. During the British colonial period, and after the independence of Kenya, the fort was used as a prison. Today it houses an environmental museum and library, and is often used for community events. Building Lamu Fort is a defensive structure that was erected at the southeast corner of the old stone town of Lamu. The fort was built beside the Pwani Mosque, the oldest known mosque in Lamu, with origins in the 14th century. The fort originally lay on the waterfront, which then ran along the main street of the town but has since retreated. Thomas Boteler, who visit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
