City Of Calcutta Collection (page 7)

Margaret Roper, eldest daughter of Sir Thomas More, visiting her father in prison, 1535 (litho)
5217568 Margaret Roper, eldest daughter of Sir Thomas More, visiting her father in prison, 1535 (litho) by Mills, Alfred Wallis (1855-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Margaret Roper)

Father Damien, Belgian Catholic missionary, on his mission to the leper colony on Molokai, Hawaii
5217561 Father Damien, Belgian Catholic missionary, on his mission to the leper colony on Molokai, Hawaii, 1873-1889 (colour litho) by Mills

How a Boy Becomes a Lamb: the witch gets Pulga down from the tree (colour litho)
5997319 How a Boy Becomes a Lamb: the witch gets Pulga down from the tree (colour litho) by Ford, Henry Justice (1860-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: How a Boy Becomes a Lamb)

Bengal, India (engraving)
6003635 Bengal, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bengal, India. Illustration for The Childrens Friend (1890).); © Look and Learn

Off to Calcutta! (b / w photo)
6009106 Off to Calcutta! (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Off to Calcutta)

Shipping at Calcutta (coloured photo)
5991999 Shipping at Calcutta (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shipping at Calcutta)

Burmese Pagoda, Eden Gardens, Calcutta, India (photo)
6032488 Burmese Pagoda, Eden Gardens, Calcutta, India (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Burmese Pagoda, Eden Gardens, Calcutta, India)

The Horses Morning Bath at Calcutta (engraving)
1611395 The Horses Morning Bath at Calcutta (engraving) by Keyl, Friedrich Wilhelm (1823-71); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Horses Morning Bath at Calcutta)

The Calcutta Obsequies of Lord Mayo (engraving)
1613628 The Calcutta Obsequies of Lord Mayo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Calcutta Obsequies of Lord Mayo)

Unshipping Elephants at Calcutta (engraving)
1609374 Unshipping Elephants at Calcutta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Unshipping Elephants at Calcutta)

Presentation of Colours to the Calcutta Volunteer Guards, by the Viscountess Canning (engraving)
1609263 Presentation of Colours to the Calcutta Volunteer Guards, by the Viscountess Canning (engraving) by English School

Trial of a Native Prisoner by General Court-Martial, at the Main Guard, Fort William, Calcutta (engraving)
1609244 Trial of a Native Prisoner by General Court-Martial, at the Main Guard, Fort William, Calcutta (engraving) by English School

"The Bore, "or Great Tidal Wave, at Calcutta (engraving)
1608935 " The Bore, " or Great Tidal Wave, at Calcutta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Bore, " or Great Tidal Wave)

Consecration of the New Bishop of Calcutta, in Westminster Abbey (engraving)
1609567 Consecration of the New Bishop of Calcutta, in Westminster Abbey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Consecration of the New Bishop of Calcutta)

The Calcutta Volunteer Guards (engraving)
1609037 The Calcutta Volunteer Guards (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Calcutta Volunteer Guards)

Arrival of the Birmese Envoy at Calcutta, with the Letter of the King of Ava (engraving)
1602007 Arrival of the Birmese Envoy at Calcutta, with the Letter of the King of Ava (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Royal Mail Screw Steam-Ship "Calcutta"in a Hurricane, off the Island of Mauritius (engraving)
1601599 The Royal Mail Screw Steam-Ship " Calcutta" in a Hurricane, off the Island of Mauritius (engraving) by English School

James Broun-Ramsay (engraving)
1617885 James Broun-Ramsay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Broun-Ramsay. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 January 1849)

Sketches of Native Life in India (engraving)
1619222 Sketches of Native Life in India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bengal. Sketches of Native Life in India)

Polo at Munnipoor, the Calcutta Polo Club (engraving)
1615926 Polo at Munnipoor, the Calcutta Polo Club (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polo at Munnipoor, the Calcutta Polo Club)

Miss Florence Holland, BA, Calcutta (b / w photo)
1596719 Miss Florence Holland, BA, Calcutta (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Florence Holland, BA, Calcutta)

A Synod of English Bishops at Calcutta (engraving)
1604076 A Synod of English Bishops at Calcutta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Synod of English Bishops at Calcutta)

The Calcutta Volunteer Rifles, for Service in Manipur (engraving)
1603084 The Calcutta Volunteer Rifles, for Service in Manipur (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Calcutta Volunteer Rifles, for Service in Manipur)

The Calcutta Monsoon Races, 16 July (litho)
1606373 The Calcutta Monsoon Races, 16 July (litho) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Calcutta Monsoon Races, 16 July)

The Calcutta and China New Line Ship Vibilia (engraving)
1588867 The Calcutta and China New Line Ship Vibilia (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Calcutta and China New Line Ship Vibilia)

Founding of a Hindoo Female School in Cornwallis-Square at Calcutta (engraving)
1625310 Founding of a Hindoo Female School in Cornwallis-Square at Calcutta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Farewell Dinner to Lord Ellenborough, at Calcutta (engraving)
1625156 Farewell Dinner to Lord Ellenborough, at Calcutta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Farewell Dinner to Lord Ellenborough, at Calcutta)

Indian Troops for Burmah, the 7th Bengal Cavalry embarking at Calcutta on Board the Steam-Ship Nerbudda (engraving)
1624737 Indian Troops for Burmah, the 7th Bengal Cavalry embarking at Calcutta on Board the Steam-Ship Nerbudda (engraving) by English School

Coronation Guests at Alexandra Palace Camp (b / w photo)
1629794 Coronation Guests at Alexandra Palace Camp (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coronation Guests at Alexandra Palace Camp)

The Illuminations at Calcutta during the Visit of the Prince of Wales, the Crowd in the Streets (engraving)
1059369 The Illuminations at Calcutta during the Visit of the Prince of Wales, the Crowd in the Streets (engraving) by Hennessy

Consecration of Dr R Caldwell and Dr E Sargent as Missionary Bishops in St Pauls Cathedral, Calcutta (engraving)
1059584 Consecration of Dr R Caldwell and Dr E Sargent as Missionary Bishops in St Pauls Cathedral, Calcutta (engraving) by English School

Dance of Nautch Girls before the Prince of Wales at the Native Entertainment, Calcutta (engraving)
1059090 Dance of Nautch Girls before the Prince of Wales at the Native Entertainment, Calcutta (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Reverend J E C Welldon (b / w photo)
1063625 The Reverend J E C Welldon (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverend J E C Welldon)

Great Fire on the Hooghly, near Calcutta (engraving)
1061568 Great Fire on the Hooghly, near Calcutta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Fire on the Hooghly, near Calcutta)

The Earthquake at Calcutta, Polo Players in an Unpleasant Predicament (litho)
1042386 The Earthquake at Calcutta, Polo Players in an Unpleasant Predicament (litho) by Charlton, John (1849-1917) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earthquake at Calcutta)

A Catastrophe, going out to dine at Calcutta in Flood-Time (litho)
1043654 A Catastrophe, going out to dine at Calcutta in Flood-Time (litho) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Catastrophe)

A Trip in a "Flat"from Calcutta to Goalundo up the Hooghly and Ganges (engraving)
1041025 A Trip in a " Flat" from Calcutta to Goalundo up the Hooghly and Ganges (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Grand Chapter of the Star of India at Calcutta, the Prince of Wales investing the Maharajah of Jodhpore with the Order
1106106 Grand Chapter of the Star of India at Calcutta, the Prince of Wales investing the Maharajah of Jodhpore with the Order (engraving) by English School

Royal Marine Barracks at Woolwich (engraving)
1101785 Royal Marine Barracks at Woolwich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Royal Marine Barracks at Woolwich)

Calcutta (engraving)
3653863 Calcutta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calcutta. Illustration for The Imperial Gazetteer, A General Dictionary of Geography (Blackie)

The Opening of the International Exhibition at Calcutta, Views of the Exhibition Buildings and the City (engraving)
1044713 The Opening of the International Exhibition at Calcutta, Views of the Exhibition Buildings and the City (engraving) by English School

A Mussuck Race in the Calcutta Swimming Bath (litho)
1048093 A Mussuck Race in the Calcutta Swimming Bath (litho) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Mussuck Race in the Calcutta Swimming Bath)

The Arrival of the New Viceroy at Calcutta, the Procession passing the Old Court House (litho)
1051420 The Arrival of the New Viceroy at Calcutta, the Procession passing the Old Court House (litho) by Craig, Frank (1874-1918); Private Collection; (add.info)

Testimonial presented to James Hume, Esquire, of Calcutta (engraving)
1097458 Testimonial presented to James Hume, Esquire, of Calcutta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Testimonial presented to James Hume, Esquire)

HMS "Calcutta"(chromolitho)
2790861 HMS " Calcutta" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Calcutta." Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards)

Site of the "Black Hole, "Calcutta (b / w photo)
2810834 Site of the " Black Hole, " Calcutta (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Site of the " Black Hole, " Calcutta)

Post Office, Calcutta (b / w photo)
2810832 Post Office, Calcutta (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Post Office, Calcutta)

Another View from the High Court, Calcutta (b / w photo)
2810830 Another View from the High Court, Calcutta (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Another View from the High Court, Calcutta)

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"Exploring the Rich Heritage and History of the City of Calcutta" Step into the enchanting world of Calcutta, a city steeped in history and culture. From its early days as a bustling trading post to its role as the capital of British India, Calcutta has witnessed countless stories unfold within its vibrant streets. In an engraving by Sir Acquin Martin, we catch a glimpse of the city's architectural beauty with intricate details adorning Hindu buildings in Kolkata. This handcoloured copperplate drawing by Andrea Bernieri showcases the diverse influences that have shaped this metropolis over centuries. View of Calcutta, c. 1790, captured on canvas, transports us back to an era when grandeur and opulence defined this thriving hub. The painting depicts a scene showcasing various nationalities known in India – from Northern Indian to Mongol, Persian to Mughal – highlighting Calcutta's cosmopolitan nature even then. However, not all chapters in Calcutta's history are filled with splendor. In 1885, tragedy struck as General Charles George Gordon fell victim to Mahdists' violence in Khartoum. Similarly grim is "Terrorism in British India, " depicted vividly through colour lithography – reminding us of turbulent times faced by this city. Calamity also befell during famines that plagued Bengal; engravings like "The Famine in India" and "The Famine in Bengal" capture heart-wrenching scenes where locals struggled for survival amidst scarcity. These images serve as poignant reminders of resilience amid adversity. Yet amidst darkness emerges hope - black-and-white photographs reveal Burning Ghat at Calcutta where rituals symbolize life's cyclical nature while Aarons rod swallowing serpents signifies triumph over evil forces depicted through colourful lithography. Notable figures also left their mark on this illustrious city: Surajah Dowlah, Nawab of Bengal, is immortalized in a lithograph.