The Spread of the British Empire. Share full article. W.T. Stead in the June Review of Reviews. June 6, ... See the article in its original context from June 6, 1897, Page 20 Buy Reprints. View on ...

Benin City became part of the British Empire from 1897 to 1960 and is now located within the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The modern city of Benin is in Edo State. Back to top.

THE BRITISH EMPIRE. Share full article. June 20, 1897. ... See the article in its original context from June 20, 1897, Page 18 Buy Reprints. View on timesmachine.