Colombo Collection (page 7)

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

Outrigger, Colombo
Outrigger boat, as used in Colombo at the beginning of the 20th century.Date: 1905

Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka
A corner of the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka, with a cluster of palm trees. Date: 1920

Cub pack in Colombo, Western Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Cub pack known as the Husseinea in Colombo, Western Ceylon (Sri Lanka), photographed on 14 March 1933. Seen here with leaders outside a building. Date: 1933

Waterfront scene, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1890s

Clock Tower, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1890s

Breakwater at Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Breakwater with rough waves at Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1890s

Waterfront scene, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Waterfront scene, possibly in Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1890s

Fruit stall, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
People at a fruit stall in Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1890s

Colombo harbour, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1890

Street scene in Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1890s

Hindu Vel Festival
Hinduism in Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka) : The transfer of a god in a Sacred Car from one Hindu temple to another during the Vel Festival. Date: 1930s

Colombia, Minca. Mule and sign

Voyages of Christopher Columbus, wood engraving, published c. 1882
Map with the routes of the four voyages of Christopher Columbus in the Caribbean Sea. Wood engraving, published c. 1882

Hall of Buddha at Kelaniya Temple in colombo. Sri Lanka

colombo, sri lanka, 1885, vintage, old print, 19th century, victorian, retro, quint
Colombo, Sri Lanka, 1885

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Scene of the Late Railway Accident at Colombo, Ceylon

THE ISLAND OF CEYLON: Distant View of Adams Peak from Fort Colombo Roads

An Elephant Kraal Arranged for the Czarevitch, Near Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka): Beaters Keeping the Wild Elephants Back from Entering the Kraal

Reception of the Czarevitch at Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka): Passing under Triumphal Arches with the Governor

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Wreck of the English Brig " hebe, " in the Colombo Roads, Ceylon

The Crusaders Challenge Cup for the Colombo Races, 1869

Statue Erected at Colombo to Sir William Gregory, K. C. M. G. Late Governor of Ceylon
Statue Erected at Colombo to Sir William Gregory, K.C.M.G. Late Governor of Ceylon

The Duke and Duchess of Connaught Leaving Colombo at Night, Engraving 1890

Religious Riots at Colombo, Ceylon, Sri Lanka: the Buddhist Procession, 1883

Arabi in Exile, the Arrival at Colombo, Ceylon, Sri Lanka, 1883: 1
ARABI IN EXILE, THE ARRIVAL AT COLOMBO, CEYLON, SRI LANKA, 1883: 1. Arabi and his Companions Coming Ashore in a Steam Launch from the " Mareotis:" Mahomedans Waiting to Welcome the. Exiles

Colombo to Kandy, India, 1876: the Prince of Wales Riding on an Engine over sensation
Colombo to Kandy, India, 1876: the Prince of Wales Riding on an Engine over " sensation Rock"

under Difficulties : Going to the State Ball at the Club House, Colombo
" under Difficulties" : Going to the State Ball at the Club House, Colombo, India, 1876

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

Grand Oriental Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka Date: circa 1910s

Entrance to Queens House, Fort, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Queen Street, showing the entrance to Queens House, Fort, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Date: circa 1910s

Street Scene - Pettah, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Street Scene - Pettah, a neighbourhood in Colombo, Sri Lanka located east of the City centre Fort. The Pettah neighbourhood is famous for its open air bazaars and markets. Date: circa 1905

Sri Lanka - Hindu Temple, Colombo Date: circa 1910s

The shore at Mouth Lavinia, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Date: early 1910s

A Gentleman of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Date: 1892

Bristol Hotel, Colombo, Sri Lanka - Best Cuisine in the East - Curries a Speciality. Date: circa 1910s

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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.