Aden and Yemen related information
The Colony of Aden David Harrington has created an excellent web site relating to his time in Aden from 1961 to 1966. David worked for the Marconi International Marine company.
The ADEN DINNER CLUB The Aden Dinner Club was formed on 14th September 1949. It provides, through an annual newsletter and an annual gathering (usually in London), a means by which those who have lived or worked in any capacity in the old Colony and Protectorate of Aden, or in the modern Yemen Republic, may remain in touch and have news both of former colleagues and of current events in the area.
British Yemeni Society. The society was created to advance public knowledge in Britain about the Republic of Yemen, its history, geography, economy and culture.
Khormaksar School Web site for former Khormaksar school pupils
Aden Radio . Transmitting International and Local news each day in English
Aden Airways Web site detailing the history and operations of Aden Airways and life in Aden
Patrick Syder Travel U.K. Tour company offering an Escorted Tour to Yemen and other Middle Eastern countries
Yemen Explorers - Tourist guide to Yemen
Yemen Observer - Local and National News
Yemen Times - Local and National News
Yemen Tourism - Site run by the Yemen tourist board
Al-Bab - "An open door to the Arab world" Extensive links to resources about the country including news, travel, maps and the people.
Arabia Felix - Web magazine about Yemen
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Travel advice for Yemen
US Department of State Travel advice for Yemen from the US Government.
Forces Reunited Links to the regiments stationed in Aden.
Friends Reunited Links to the LAPA and Isthmus Schools
Yemenia Air Direct flights from London To Aden each Wednesday and Saturday
Port Of Aden Website detailing the history and services available at the port. Good panoramic view of the port from Shamsam
READING MATERIAL
"The Last Sunset" by Steven Harper
"Having been a Soldier" by Colonel Colin (Mad Mitch) Mitchell
"An Element of Luck" by Michael Crouch
"Standing on Shamsan" by Garry Kilworth.
"The View from Steamer Point" by Charles Johnston
"Yemen - The Unknown Arabia" by Tim Mackintosh Smith
"Travels in Dictionary Land " by Tim Mackintosh Smith
VIDEOS
The English Sheikh and the Arab Gentlemen
Bader Ben Hirsi born and bred in London travels through Yemen with Tim Mackintosh-Smith, a resident of Yemen since the 80's