British Empire Article


Yeshbum


Yeshbum - Upper Aulaqi Sheikhdom, Western Aden Protectorate. Despite being hot and dry, Aden and the Protectorate were predominantly Islamic and so did not appreciate or approve of the drinking of alcohol.

Picture courtesy of National Archives


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