Calcutta Collection (#32)

Short S8 Calcutta G-EBVH City of Athens
Short S8 Calcutta, G-EBVH, City of Athens, of Imperial Airways, on shore at Alexandria showing the emergency aerial up and the method of securing the machine

Short S8 Calcutta G-EBVG City of Alexandria at Suda Bay
Short S8 Calcutta, G-EBVG, City of Alexandria, at Suda Bay, Crete

Imperial Airways Short S8 Calcutta

Short S8 Calcutta engine nacelle for the Bristol Jupiter radial showing the engine lifting gear

Imperial Airways Short S8 Calcutta G-EBVG
Imperial Airways Short S8 Calcutta, G-EBVG, City of Alexandria, moored by the Houses of Parliament, August 1928, where it was inspected by many members of both Houses

British troops parading on the Esplanade, Calcutta, India. Mid-19th century steel engraving

Camperdown Linen Works, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Proprietors, Cox Brothers. In spite of its name, this was a Jute mill, and Cox Brothers had a branch in Calcutta, India

A Synod Of English Bishops At Calcutta, India, 1893 Engraving

Native Shop In Bazaar Street, Calcutta

Line Of Railway From Calcutta To Delhi: Fortress Of Allahabad, Bridge Of Boats Across The Jumna, India, 1851 Engraving

Line Of Railway From Calcutta To Delhi: Intended Bridge Oyer The Sone, India, 1851 Engraving

Railway From Calcutta To Delhi: Baggage Train Passing The Fortress Of Rhotas, India, 1851 Engraving

The Prince of Wales at Calcutta, Kolkata; Reception of Native Princes, India, West Bengal, Engraving 1876

On the Course (Maidaaa
On the Course (Maidaa

The Great Banyan Tree (Ficus Indica) in the Botanical Gardens, Calcutta, India

Founding of a Hindoo Female School in Cornwallis Square, at Calcutta, India, 1851 Engraving

The Chin-Lushai Expedition, the Meean Mir Coolie Corps at Calcutta Waiting to be Shipped, India, Engraving 1890

WATER CARRIERS OF CALCUTTA, INDIA. Kolkata, or Calcutta is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal

First Experiences of a Calcutta Palki, India

View of the Port of Calcutta, India

Street scene at New Market with Kolkatas distinctive taxis

India, Calcutta, engraving from Nouvelle Geographie Universelle by Elisee Reclus, 19th century
India, 19th century. Calcutta. Engraving from the Nouvelle Geographie Universelle by Elisee Reclus

Calcutta, Hindu beggar resting on a bed of spikes

Rickshaw on the street, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Asia

Armenia Ghat market, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Asia

Armenia Ghat flower market, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Asia

Door, padlock and flower garlands, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Asia

Bathing ghat on Hooghly River, part of Ganges River, below Howrah Bridge, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Asia

Mullik Ghat flower market, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Asia

Rickshaw on the street, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Asia

Yellow Ambassador taxis, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Asia

Howrah Bridge, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Asia

Lighting arrangements depicting the Taj Mahal, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Asia

INDIA. Calcutta. Krishnas dance. Illustration
" INDIA. Calcutta. Krishnas dance. Illustration from " Surdas of Sur-Argar", 17th c. Hindu art. Miniature Painting."

Various types of sonf, mouth freshener, in aluminium pots, some coated in silver, in sonf stall in market, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Asia

Yellow Kolkata taxis and commuters outside Howrah Railway Station in morning rush hour, Howrah, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Asia

INDIA: CALCUTTA, c1860. View of Calcutta, India, from the esplanade outside the city. Line engraving, English, c1860

ELEPHANT HOIST, 1858. Hoisting an elephant off of a ship at Calcutta. Wood engraving, English, 1858

INDIA: STREET SWEEPERS. Street sweepers in Calcutta, India. Wood engraving, 1860

INDIA: CALCUTTA. View of Calcutta, India, as it appeared in the 17th century. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

CALCUTTA: TIDAL WAVE, 1857. The Bore, or great tidal wave at Calcutta, India in 1857. Wood engraving from a contemporary Indian newspaper

BRITISH EMPIRE: ARMY, 1857. Calcutta Volunteer Guards (cavalry). Wood engraving, English, 1857

INDIAN OMNIBUS, 1859. The Keranchie, or Kidrapore omnibus, on the outskirts of Calcutta, India. Wood engraving, English, 1859

CREMATION, 19th CENTURY. The burning ghaut at Calcutta, India. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

INDIA: CALCUTTA, c1830. View of Calcutta. Wood engraving, c1830

INDIA: CALCUTTA, 1870. Government House Fort and Dalhousie Barracks, Calcutta. English wood engraving, 1870

INDIA: PUNISHMENT CELL. The punishment cell or black hole, of the barracks in Fort William, Calcutta, measuring about 18 feet square

INDIA: CALCUTTA, c1850. Steel engraving, American, c1850

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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.