Calcutta Collection (page 3)

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View of the River Looking North from the Hooghly Bridge (b/w photo)
8637013 View of the River Looking North from the Hooghly Bridge (b/w photo) by Indian photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Panorama of Calcutta, India (engraving)
8676395 Panorama of Calcutta, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panorama of Calcutta, India, from the Semaphore, Fort William)

Fort William, Calcutta, 18th century (print)
7315184 Fort William, Calcutta, 18th century (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fort William in the kingdom of Bengal belonging to the East India Company of England)

The Prince of Wales, future King Edward VII, investing the Maharaja of Jaipur, Ram Singh II
3062104 The Prince of Wales, future King Edward VII, investing the Maharaja of Jaipur, Ram Singh II, with the Order of the Star of India, Calcutta, India 1st January

An Englishman Shooting a Tiger from an Elephant, Calcutta, c.1830 (w/c)
BAL99051 An Englishman Shooting a Tiger from an Elephant, Calcutta, c.1830 (w/c); 43.2x28 cm; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Indian miniature by a Kalighat artist)

The Writers Buildings, Calcutta (image 3 of 3), 1812. Creators: Thomas Daniell, William Daniell
The Writers Buildings, Calcutta (image 3 of 3), 1812. Series: Oriental Scenery; Edition: Quarto Prints

The Hon. William Monson and His Wife, Ann Debonnaire, c1786. Creator: Arthur William Devis
The Hon. William Monson and His Wife, Ann Debonnaire, c1786

A Hand Holding Prawns, between 1875 and 1900. Creator: Unknown
A Hand Holding Prawns, between 1875 and 1900

India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Display of traditional ladies footwear mojaris and jootis in a shop in New Market

(Goat) Meat Stall - New Market, Calcutta (Kolkata), West Bengal state, India. The two gentleman on the right are clearly Muslim and therefore practising Halal Butchery. Date: circa 1910s

Old city map of Kolkata (Calcutta), wood engraving, published in 1897
Old city map of Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Wood engraving, published in 1897

India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Calcutta, Bus

Taxi and street scene, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India

Contemporary cutaway drawing of the Short S8 Calcutta in flight

Statue of the Goddess Durga from the Durga Pooja Festival, Calcutta (photo)
DND97613 Statue of the Goddess Durga from the Durga Pooja Festival, Calcutta (photo) by Indian School; Calcutta, India; Dinodia

Statue of goddess Durga at Durja Pooja festival (mixed media)
DND275993 Statue of goddess Durga at Durja Pooja festival (mixed media) by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Bengal-Nagpur Express Locomotive
3780483 Bengal-Nagpur Express Locomotive; (add.info.: Bengal-Nagpur Express Locomotive.1931. Express Locomotive on the Bengal-Nagpur Railway, India)

c. 1870s India - ships in the harbour at Calcutta Kolkata

Bengal village scene, near Calcutta, Kolkata, India
Vintage 19th century photograph: Bengal village scene, near Calcutta, Kolkata, India, Samuel Bourne, 1860 s

India Calcutta, Howrah pontoon bridge over Hooghly River
India Calcutta, Howrah pontoon bridge over the Hooghly River. Vintage 19th century photograph

Prince Charles visits Mother Teresa at her institution in Calcutta, India. December 1980

India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Taxi rank in front of Howrah Railway Station

India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Chai vendor with a tray of tea in plastic cups in Sudder Street

India, West Bengal, Kolkata, A food hotel in the New Market district

India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Vendor in the vegetable market in the Garia district

Kartikeya, 1800s. Creator: Unknown
Kartikeya, 1800s. Here Kartikeya, god of war and son of Shiva and Parvati, born to annihilate the demon Taraka, is provocatively depicted as a dandy

Lakshmi and Sarasvati, 1800s. Creator: Unknown
Lakshmi and Sarasvati, 1800s

Scotland vs England Rugby Union match for Calcutta Cup, watched by The Duke of York and Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, played at Inverleith near Edinburgh Date: 1923

Agres Gonxa Bojaxhiu, Mother Teresa, called Teresa ((1910-1997), Nobel Peace Prize 1979, photo 1986

Vasco Da Gama Visiting the King of Calicut, 1498 (c1912). In 1498 Vasco da Gama landed in Calicut. His arrival has often been considered as the beginning of a new phase during which the control of

India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Calcutta, Yellow ambassador taxis outside Howrah train station

India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Calcutta, High Court

India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Calcutta, Back of lorry

Streets of Kolkata (Calcutta), India

Member of a music band. Streets of Kolkata. India

Taxi in the streets of Kolkata. India

Flower market, Kolkata (Calcutta), India

Victoria Memorial, Kolkata, India
The Victoria Memorial in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. It was built between 1906 and 1921 as a memorial to Queen Victoria of Great Britain and Empress of India. The building is now a museum

Ecole Howrah South Point
Josselin VIGNAND

Different Stroke
Sudipta Chakraborty

Kolkata (Calcutta) India Skyline
Michael Tompsett

Diamond's Harbour, Calcutta

Wind On The Hougly, Calcutta, India

Calcutta, India

India - Calcutta snake charmers early 1900s

India - Calcutta early 1900s

India - Calcutta - Hindu Goddess Kali early 1900s

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"Calcutta: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Adventure" Step into the vibrant city and immerse yourself in its rich tapestry of history, culture, and adventure. From the electrifying Rugby matches at Murrayfield stadium in Scotland to the majestic Belvedere Residence of the Governor of Bengal in Kolkata, every corner tells a captivating story. As you stroll down Chowringhee Road in Calcutta, your eyes will be captivated by the iconic Grand Hotel standing tall amidst bustling streets. The poster advertising Indian State Railways beckons you to embark on a journey through time and landscapes that will leave you breathless. But beware. As you explore Kolkata's enchanting West Bengal region, keep an eye out for dangerous scaffolding that adds an element of thrill to this already exhilarating experience, and is here where the legacy of Bengal Nagpur Railway unfolds before your eyes – a testament to human ingenuity connecting distant lands. The magnificent Howrah Bridge gracefully spans across the Hugli River like a guardian angel watching over Calcutta. Its architectural marvel stands as a symbol of unity between past and present. Seek solace within Parasnath Jain Temple's sacred walls as it offers spiritual respite amidst the chaos. Feel your worries melt away as you witness large ships majestically sailing along Hooghly River – reminding us all that life flows on with grace even amid bustling cities like Calcutta. Travel back in time with William Daniell's masterpiece "Calcutta from Garden House Reach, " capturing moments frozen forever in 1835. Let his artistry transport you to another era where gardens bloomed abundantly against picturesque landscapes. Dalhousie Square unveils Kolkata's government offices - witnesses to countless decisions shaping India's destiny. And just around the corner lies The Viceroys Residence - once home to those who governed this land with authority and grace.