Old photos of Lamu
35 photographs of Lamu, from 1912 to 2025 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.
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What the photos show
The 35 photographs of Lamu on PlaceWas span 3 decades, from 1912 to 2025. 6 of them were taken before 1980; the other 29 are recent views of the same streets and landmarks.5 spots were photographed more than once, so you can compare the same street, square or building across the years.35 of the photos carry a written caption explaining what is in the frame. Every picture is pinned to the place it was taken, so the map below shows where the photographers stood.
Places in Lamu through time
Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.
Stories from Lamu
What contributors wrote about these photographs.
1910s · 6 photos
2010s · 9 photos
2020s · 20 photos
· showing 12, all 20 on the map ↗
