Colombo Collection (page 4)

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

Crow on motor bike, Sri Lanka
Carrion crow perched on the handle bars of a motor bike in Colombo, Sri Lanka Date: 1994

Crows on boats, Sri Lanka
Black crows on beached boats, Sri Lanka Date: 1994

Crew of Sri Lankan fishing prau
Ragged Sri Lankan fishermen work their prau sailing boat off the coast of Sri Lanka Date: 1994

Sri Lankan fisherman in outrigger boat - 4
A ragged Sri Lankan fisherman in straw sun hat, on the bow of his prau sailing boat off the coast of Sri Lanka Date: 1994

Sri Lankan fisherman in outrigger boat - 3
A ragged Sri Lankan fisherman in straw sun hat, on the bow of his prau sailing boat off the coast of Sri Lanka Date: 1994

Sri Lankan fisherman in outrigger boat - 2
A ragged Sri Lankan fisherman in straw sun hat, on the bow of his prau sailing boat off the coast of Sri Lanka Date: 1994

Sri Lankan fisherman in outrigger boat - 1
A ragged Sri Lankan fisherman in straw sun hat, on the bow of his prau sailing boat off the coast of Sri Lanka Date: 1994

Young fisherman, Sri Lanka
A young Sri Lankan fisherman gathers his fishing nets in the shallow water on the beach Date: 1994

Exquisitely carved ornamentation of a Hindu Buddhist Temple, Colombo, Ceylon, 1902. Temple in the capital of what is now Sri Lanka. Stereocard. [Underwood & Underwood, 1902]

Bari, Italy - The Christopher Columbus Seafront road. Date: 1940

Religious procession, Colombo, Ceylon, 1895. Creator: Unknown
Religious procession, Colombo, Ceylon, 1895. Elephants wearing decorated coverings, carrying holy artefacts in what is now Sri Lanka

Street scene near the Town Hall, Colombo, Ceylon, 1895. Creator: W &s Ltd
Street scene near the Town Hall, Colombo, Ceylon, 1895. Pedestrians and carts on a road in what is now Sri Lanka. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs

The First Landing Of Columbus On San Salvador Island, West Indies. Christopher Columbus C. 1451 To 1506
The First Landing Of Columbus On San Salvador Island, West Indies. Christopher Columbus C.1451 To 1506. Italian Navigator, Colonizer And Explorer

Colombo, Sri Lanka - Lighthouse
Chatham Street, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), with a clock tower and lighthouse Date: 1920s

Stand eines Obstverkaufers in Colombo, 1926. Fruit vendor in Colombo. From Der Indische Kulturkreis in Einzeldarstellungen. [Georg Muller, Munich, 1926]

Neuer Hindutempel Pithat, Colombo, 1926. New Hindu Temple Pithat, Colombo. From Der Indische Kulturkreis in Einzeldarstellungen. [Georg Muller, Munich, 1926]

Malerischer alter Feigen baum (Ficus indica) an der Strasse Clombo-Galle bei Kalutara, 1926. Picturesque old fig tree (Ficus indica) on the street Clombo-Galle near Kalutara

The Queens House, Colombo, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
The Queens House, Colombo, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

The Market, Colombo, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
The Market, Colombo, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

Road Beside the Kelaniya River, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
Road Beside the Kelaniya River, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Colombo Museum, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
Colombo Museum, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Kelaniya Temple and Dagoba, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
Kelaniya Temple and Dagoba, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

A Hindu Temple, Pettah, Colombo, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
A Hindu Temple, Pettah, Colombo, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Typical Street Scene in Native Quarters, Colombo, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
Typical Street Scene in Native Quarters, Colombo, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

General Post Office with Entrance to Queens House and Clock Tower in Distance, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

New Town Hall, Colombo, Ceylon, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
New Town Hall, Colombo, Ceylon, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

View Towards the Pettah or Native Quarter, Colombo, Showing Khan Clock Tower, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Breakwater, Colombo, During S. -W. Monsoon, c1890 (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
Breakwater, Colombo, During S.-W. Monsoon, c1890 (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

The Grand Oriental Hotel, Colombo, Ceylon, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Road from Colombo to Galle, Colombo, Ceylon, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Colombo Harbour, Ceylon, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Hall of Tusks, in the home of Lady de Soysa, Bambalapitiya, Colombo, Ceylon, 1903. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Hall of Tusks, in the home of Lady de Soysa, Bambalapitiya, Colombo, Ceylon, 1903

Colombo harbour, Ceylon, early 20th century(?)

Colombo Harbour, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Artist: Keystone View Company
Colombo Harbour, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Stereoscopic card details

Colombo, Sri Lanka, c1910s

Hindu temple in the Pettah, Colombo, Ceylon. View in the capital of what is now Sri Lanka

Colombo, Ceylon, c1890. Artist: Gillot
Colombo, Ceylon, c1890. View of the port city of Colombo in what is now Sri Lanka. Illustration from Iles Andaman et Ceylan, Moeurs et Coutumes

The Colombo Cricket Ground, Ceylon, 1912. From Imperial Cricket, edited by P F Warner and published by The London and Counties Press Association Ltd (London, 1912)

Sri Lankan villagers winnowing rice. Artist: CM Dixon
Sri Lankan villagers winnowing rice north of Columbo

Elephants performing at Columbo zoo in Sri Lanka. Artist: CM Dixon
Elephants performing at Columbo zoo in Sri Lanka

Buddhist priest before the image of a reclining Buddha in a Buddhist temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka

4th Cross Street, Pettah, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Street scene, 4th Cross Street, Pettah, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), with merchant stores and bullock-drawn carts. Date: circa 1910

Street scene, Pettah, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Street scene, Pettah, native district of Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1920

Queens House, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Queens House (now Presidents House), Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1910

Cenotaph War Memorial, Galle Face Green, Colombo, Sri Lanka
The Cenotaph War Memorial built in the 1920s to remember both Ceylonese and Europeans from Ceylon who were killed in the World War I, was constructed at the Galle Face Green

Sri Lankan Village Chief - Traditional Hat - Colombo Date: circa 1907

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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.