Colombo Collection (page 3)

Page Du Carnet D Un Voyageur (engraving)
2783327 Page Du Carnet D Un Voyageur (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page Du Carnet D Un Voyageur)

The Lighthouse and Flagstaff at Colombo, Ceylon (engraving)
1613223 The Lighthouse and Flagstaff at Colombo, Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lighthouse and Flagstaff at Colombo, Ceylon)

The Queens House, Colombo (colour litho)
2810654 The Queens House, Colombo (colour litho) by Murray, Alexander Henry Hallam (1854-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens House, Colombo)

The Market, Colombo (colour litho)
2810653 The Market, Colombo (colour litho) by Murray, Alexander Henry Hallam (1854-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Market, Colombo)

Some Wonderful Trees in Ceylon (engraving)
1050257 Some Wonderful Trees in Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some Wonderful Trees in Ceylon)

Religious Riots at Colombo, Ceylon (engraving)
1044223 Religious Riots at Colombo, Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Religious Riots at Colombo, Ceylon)

Celebrating the Queens Jubilee at Colombo, Ceylon (engraving)
1046094 Celebrating the Queens Jubilee at Colombo, Ceylon (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Celebrating the Queens Jubilee at Colombo, Ceylon)

Ceylon, the New Railway Bridge at Kalutara, and the Grand Oriental Hotel, Colombo (engraving)
1045144 Ceylon, the New Railway Bridge at Kalutara, and the Grand Oriental Hotel, Colombo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceylon)

Our Colonial Defences (engraving)
1056127 Our Colonial Defences (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our Colonial Defences)

Three Cheers for Oom Paul (litho)
1039866 Three Cheers for Oom Paul (litho) by Waugh, J. J. (fl.1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Cheers for Oom Paul)

Horticultural Fete, at Colombo (engraving)
1618824 Horticultural Fete, at Colombo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Horticultural Fete, at Colombo)

The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Arrival at Colombo, 12 April (b / w photo)
1593640 The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Arrival at Colombo, 12 April (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Elephant Kraal arranged for the Czarewitch, Near Colombo, Ceylon (engraving)
1062384 An Elephant Kraal arranged for the Czarewitch, Near Colombo, Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Landing of the Prince of Wales at Colombo, the Governor introducing Cinghalese Chiefs to the Prince (engraving)
1105828 Landing of the Prince of Wales at Colombo, the Governor introducing Cinghalese Chiefs to the Prince (engraving) by English School

Arabi in Exile, the Arrival at Colombo, Ceylon (engraving)
1043990 Arabi in Exile, the Arrival at Colombo, Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arabi in Exile, the Arrival at Colombo, Ceylon)

Breakwater, Colombo, during S-W Monsoon (b / w photo)
3652800 Breakwater, Colombo, during S-W Monsoon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Breakwater, Colombo, during S-W Monsoon)

York Street, Colombo, looking towards Harbour (b / w photo)
3652802 York Street, Colombo, looking towards Harbour (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: York Street, Colombo, looking towards Harbour)

"The Girl He Left Behind Him", the Ceylon Contingent leaving Colombo for South Africa (litho)
1048831 " The Girl He Left Behind Him", the Ceylon Contingent leaving Colombo for South Africa (litho) by Hare, St

The Duke and Duchess of Connaught leaving Colombo at Night (engraving)
1047232 The Duke and Duchess of Connaught leaving Colombo at Night (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Post-Office International Christmas Greetings (engraving)
1046364 Post-Office International Christmas Greetings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Post-Office International Christmas Greetings)

Statue erected at Colombo to Sir William Gregory, KCMG; Late Governor of Ceylon (engraving)
1045366 Statue erected at Colombo to Sir William Gregory, KCMG; Late Governor of Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

General Post Office, Colombo (on left), entrance of Queens House (on right)
3474156 General Post Office, Colombo (on left), entrance of Queens House (on right), and Clock Tower (in distance), c.1900-20 (hand-coloured photograph) by PlAtA©, Ltd

Maddema Mills, Colombo (colour photo)
3102137 Maddema Mills, Colombo (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maddema Mills, Colombo)

Skinners Road, Colombo (coloured photo)
2810941 Skinners Road, Colombo (coloured photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skinners Road, Colombo)

Galle Face and Barracks, Colombo, Ceylon (b / w photo)
2810940 Galle Face and Barracks, Colombo, Ceylon (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Galle Face and Barracks, Colombo, Ceylon)

Tea industry, Stages in the progress of the leaf from plant to port (b / w photo)
6008305 Tea industry, Stages in the progress of the leaf from plant to port (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tea industry)

A Day at Colombo (engraving)
1596266 A Day at Colombo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Day at Colombo. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 16 November 1889)

The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Colonial Tour, the Royal Party, with His Excellency the Governor
1593642 The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Colonial Tour, the Royal Party, with His Excellency the Governor, starting from Colombo for Queens House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Tour, Notable Halting-Places on the Route (litho)
1593479 The Duke of Cornwall and Yorks Tour, Notable Halting-Places on the Route (litho) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

The New Graving Dock at Colombo, Cutting the First Turf (b / w photo)
1598723 The New Graving Dock at Colombo, Cutting the First Turf (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Graving Dock at Colombo)

The Custom-House and Inner Harbour, Colombo, Ceylon (engraving)
1613258 The Custom-House and Inner Harbour, Colombo, Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Custom-House and Inner Harbour, Colombo, Ceylon)

An unexpected find of Turtle-Eggs at a Seaside-Resort in Ceylon (engraving)
1038699 An unexpected find of Turtle-Eggs at a Seaside-Resort in Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Old Beggar Man, Quite a familiar figure in Colombo (b / w photo)
3652873 An Old Beggar Man, Quite a familiar figure in Colombo (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Old Beggar Man)

Another Typical Street Scene in Native Quarters, Colombo (b / w photo)
3652809 Another Typical Street Scene in Native Quarters, Colombo (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Another Typical Street Scene in Native Quarters)

Admiral Dewey in Colombo, the Admiral thanking Colonel Savage for the Guard of Honour (b / w photo)
1042885 Admiral Dewey in Colombo, the Admiral thanking Colonel Savage for the Guard of Honour (b/w photo) by English photographer

A day ashore in Ceylon, the dangers of racing rickshas in the streets of Colombo (engraving)
1064295 A day ashore in Ceylon, the dangers of racing rickshas in the streets of Colombo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A day ashore in Ceylon)

Amateur Art Exhibition, Colombo, Ceylon (engraving)
1046351 Amateur Art Exhibition, Colombo, Ceylon (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amateur Art Exhibition, Colombo, Ceylon)

The Stampede for Dinner on the Public Promenade at Colombo, Ceylon, when the Final Piece begins (engraving)
1044861 The Stampede for Dinner on the Public Promenade at Colombo, Ceylon, when the Final Piece begins (engraving) by English School

Early Morning Parade in Shirtsleeves in the Tropics (engraving)
1046054 Early Morning Parade in Shirtsleeves in the Tropics (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Morning Parade in Shirtsleeves in the Tropics)

The Royal Visit to India (engraving)
1105843 The Royal Visit to India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Visit to India)

Prince Alfred in Ceylon (engraving)
1099594 Prince Alfred in Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Alfred in Ceylon)

"Romeo and Juliet"as performed by Singhalese in Colombo, Ceylon (engraving)
1041264 " Romeo and Juliet" as performed by Singhalese in Colombo, Ceylon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Washing an elephant in the river, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Washing an elephant in the river, Colombo, Ceylon, 1898. Flussufer bei Colombo. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W. Allers

Signs advertise services of notaries, attorneys, solicitors
A mass of signs advertising the services of notaries, attorneys and solicitors in a Colombo street, Sri Lanka Date: 1995

Small children take a nap during the afternoon, Sri Lanka
Two nuns watch as small children take a nap during the heat of the afternoon at a school run by the The Good Shepherd Sisters, in Sri Lanka Date: 1995

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Discover the vibrant tapestry of Colombo, Sri Lanka - a city steeped in history and cultural diversity. Step back in time with a vintage poster for Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line to Australia, reminding us of the city's colonial connections. Immerse yourself in luxury at the iconic Galle Face Hotel, where elegance meets breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. Experience the charm of yesteryears as you witness an ox-pulled wagon belonging to Lipton Tea Company, showcasing the island's rich tea heritage. Explore Galle, a coastal gem known for its stunning architecture and home to another enchanting Galle Face Hotel. Indulge your senses with traditional Sinhalese music as skilled hands play the Rabana drum, capturing the essence of Colombo's vibrant cultural scene. Admire a captivating poster depicting Colombo's allure during its days as Ceylon. Witness history come alive through an engraving featuring The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders stationed in Ceylon - a testament to Colombo's strategic importance throughout time. Get lost amidst colorful native boutiques that offer unique treasures from this exotic land. Embark on unforgettable cruises offered by Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line and let them transport you across oceans towards new adventures. Transport yourself back to 1890s with street vendors bustling around Colombo streets, creating an atmosphere filled with nostalgia. Marvel at Shri Kathirvelayutha Swamy Kovil, a Hindu Temple that stands tall as a symbol of religious harmony within this diverse cityscape. Bid farewell or welcome visitors at Ratmanala Aerodrome - witness departures and arrivals that connect people from all corners of the world. Colombo beckons travelers seeking both tradition and modernity; it is truly Asia’s gateway offering glimpses into its storied past while embracing progress.