Colombo Collection (page 6)

View Colombo prospect city town panorama silhouette
View of Colombo, prospect of city, town panorama, silhouette of city, geographical names of countries, regions, mountains, rivers, etc

Genes Monument Christophe Colombo La Patria Celestino Degoix
Genes, Monument Christophe Colombo La Patria; Celestino Degoix (Italian, active 1860s - 1890s); January 1865; Albumen silver print

Railway Colombo Kandy Sensation Point Sri Lanka
On the Railway between Colombo and Kandy, the Sensation Point; Sri Lanka; about 1863 - 1874; Albumen silver print

Main Street Colombo Charles T Scowen English
Main Street, Colombo; Charles T. Scowen (English, 1852 - 1948), The Colombo Apothecaries Co. Ltd. (Sri Lankan, about 1880 - 1920s); Colombo

Colombo Ceylon Colombo Apothecaries Co. Ltd
Colombo, Ceylon; The Colombo Apothecaries Co. Ltd. (Sri Lankan, about 1880 - 1920s); Colombo, Ceylon; after 1892; Albumen silver print

Galle Road Colombo Colombo Apothecaries Co. Ltd
Galle Road, Colombo; The Colombo Apothecaries Co. Ltd. (Sri Lankan, about 1880 - 1920s); Colombo, Sri Lanka; after 1892; Albumen silver print

Colombo Colombo Apothecaries Co. Ltd. Sri Lankan
Colombo; The Colombo Apothecaries Co. Ltd. (Sri Lankan, about 1880 - 1920s); Colombo, Sri Lanka; after 1892; Albumen silver print

Grand Oriental Hotel Colombo Sri Lanka 1875 1890s
Grand Oriental Hotel, Colombo; Colombo, Sri Lanka; after 1875 - 1890s; Albumen silver print

Fort Colombo Ceylon 1870s 1890s Albumen silver print
Fort, Colombo; Colombo, Ceylon; 1870s - 1890s; Albumen silver print

Christopher Columbus Aboard His Ship The Santa Maria On His First Voyage To The New World. From Les Artes Au Moyen Age, Published Paris 1873

Christopher Columbus Leaves The Coast Of Spain In His Flag Ship The Santa Maria On His First Voyage To The New World, 1492. Christopher Columbus C.1451 To 1506

Christopher Columbus Sailing Westward. Christopher Columbus C. 1451 To 1506. Italian Navigator, Colonizer And Explorer
Christopher Columbus Sailing Westward. Christopher Columbus C.1451 To 1506. Italian Navigator, Colonizer And Explorer. From The Great Explorers Columbus And Vasco Da Gama

Christopher Columbus In His Cabin Hears That Land Has Been Sighted. Christopher Columbus C. 1451 To 1506
Christopher Columbus In His Cabin Hears That Land Has Been Sighted. Christopher Columbus C.1451 To 1506. Italian Navigator, Colonizer And Explorer. From The Great Explorers Columbus And Vasco Da Gama

The Fleet Of Columbus, The Santa Maria, The Pinta And The Ni

The Birthplace Of Columbus At Genoa Italy. The Tablet On The House To The Right Records That There Columbus Was Born And Spent His Early Years. Christopher Columbus C.1451 To 1506

Map Showing The Voyages Of Christopher Columbus And John Cabot. From The Great Explorers Columbus And Vasco Da Gama

Sri Lanka, Colombo, Victoria Park, Golden Buddha Statue

Grand Oriental Hotel, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Grand Oriental Hotel, York Street, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1910

View of York Street, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), looking towards the Jetty. Date: circa 1908

Scene on Wellawatte Canal, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Scene on the Wellawatte Canal, suburb of Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1905

Street scene, Colpetty, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Street scene, Colpetty (Kollupitiya), district of Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1910

Scene in Victoria Park, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1910

Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Cinnamon Gardens and Eye Hospital, suburb of Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1910

Princes Club, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1910

Clock tower, Chatham Street, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Clock tower and lighthouse, Chatham Street, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1910

Menu card, Sundae Tea Rooms, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), offering fragrant Ceylon Tea, delicious ice creams and sundaes, iced fruit drinks, fancy cakes, dainty sandwiches, etc. Date: circa 1930

Busy street scene, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka) circa 1890. Date: circa 1890

Sri Lanka-Theme-Light-Dance
Sri Lankan shadow dancers perform in Colombo on February 24, 2015. AFP PHOTO / ISHARA S. KODIKARA / AFP PHOTO / Ishara S.KODIKARA

Arthur C. Clarke, British futurist
Arthur C. Clarke. Caricature of the British-born science fiction writer, inventor and futurist Sir Arthur Charles Clarke (1917-2008)

Hindu Juggernaut Car - Ceremony at Colombo
Hindu Juggernaut Procession - Ceremony at Colombo, Sri Lanka. The word juggernaut is derived from the Sanskrit Jagannatha (meaning Lord of the universe)

Buddha face, Seema Malaka temple on Beira Lake. Colombo, Sri Lanka

Royal visit to India: Prince of Wales presented with address
Royal visit to India: Mr Layard presenting to the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) the address of the municipal council at Colombo, Ceylon, 1876 Date: 1876

Landing Jetty, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
The Landing Jetty, with people and boats, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1910

Catamarans on the beach, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1905

Scene near Victoria Bridge, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), with people bathing in the water. Date: circa 1910

Street scene, Fort district, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1910

Clock tower, Queen Street, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1910

Colpetty Road, near Galle Face, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Colpetty (Kollupitiya) Road, near Galle Face, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1908

Fishing boats in harbour, Mutwal, Colombo, Ceylon
Fishing boats in harbour, Mutwal (Modara), a coastal suburb of Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1900

Royal visit to Ceylon, 1870
The landing of Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh(1844-1900) at Colombo in Ceylon(Sri Lanka), for his visit in 1870. Date: 1870

Buddhist Priests at a Shrine - Colombo, Sri Lanka Date: circa 1910s

The Pettah or Native Town - Colombo, Sri Lanka Date: circa 1910s

Landing Jetty, Colombo Harbour, Sri Lanka Date: circa 1910s

Large Wave over the Breakwater - Colombo Harbour, Sri Lanka. Date: circa 1910s

The GPO and Queens House - Colombo, Sri Lanka Date: circa 1910s

Colombo Harbour and landing jetty - Sri Lanka. Date: circa 1906

Colpetty, Colombo - Sri Lanka - The Scottish Church Date: circa 1920

Ships along the breakwater, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka) circa 1890. Date: circa 1890

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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.