Colombo Collection (page 8)

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

Exporting Ceylon Tea at Colombo Docks - Sri Lanka Date: circa 1920s

Lady Havelock Hospital, Colombo, Sri Lanka Date: circa 1904

Ceylon (Sri Lanka) - Colombo - Tram. The writing on this card is rather amusing: " Excuse me sending no letter - news is so scarce and there is nothing worth writing about." Date: 1905

Large Buddhist statue at Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Asia

Golden statue at the entrance of Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Asia

Cargills Shopping Promenade with business district beyond, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Asia

The first Empire Airmail service
The departure from Ratmalana Aerodrome, Colombo, of the first Empire Airmail service on 28 February 1938. A Waco Model C Series 4 belonging to Tata Sons Ltd

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

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

A statue of Buddha at Vesak, a festival to celebrate Buddhas birthday in Gangaramaya Temple, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Asia

Carrier Pigeon

COLOMBO, Giovanni Battista (1717-1793). Scenes in a Garden. Rococo. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. Madrid. Prado Museum

Colombo, Sri Lanka - view of the harbour 1935

Asia, Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, outskirts of Colombo, Kelaniya Temple. Architectural detail of important Buddhist religious center and temple

COLOMBO, CEYLON, 1864. The lighthouse and flagstaff at Colombo, Ceylon. Wood engraving, English, 1864

COLOMBO, CEYLON, 1882. Wood engraving, English, 1882

CINNAMON PLANTATION, 1804. A cinnamon plantation near Colombo, Ceylon (present day Sri Lanka). Copper engraving, English, 1804

Sri Lanka - Colombo - Main Street
Sri Lanka - Colombo - The busy Main Street with a tram, rickshaws and a host of pedestrians getting on with their lives. Date: circa 1920

Sri Lanka - Colpetty Road, Colombo - Rickshaw drivers and tall palm trees. Date: 1927

Colombo - The Bristol Hotel
Colombo, Sri Lanka (Ceylon) - The Bristol Hotel, boasting the " Best Cuisine in the East - Curries a speciality"

Buddha in Vihara Maha Devi Park, Colombo, Sri Lanka
A seated Buddha in the Vihara Maha Devi Park, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Buddhas in a temple, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Seated Buddhas in a multi-religious temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Sculptures, Sri Sivasubramaniya Swamy Temple, Colombo, Sri L
Sculptures at the Sri Sivasubramaniya Swamy Temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka -- a venue for the annual Hindu Vel Festival

Trading houses and twin towers, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Colonial style trading houses and the twin towers of the World Trade Centre in the Fort area of Colombo, Sri Lanka

Loading containers at Colombo, Sri Lanka
Loading containers at the busy port of Colombo, Sri Lanka

Sri Sivasubramaniya Swamy Temple, Colombo, Sri Lanka
The Sri Sivasubramaniya Swamy Temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka -- a venue for the annual Hindu Vel Festival

Town Hall, Colombo, Sri Lanka
The Town Hall in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The building was completed in 1927

The Wharf - Colombo, Sri Lanka

Colombo - Sri Lanka
Scenes from Colombo, Sri Lanka, including an elephant, the Harbour and the Galle Face Hotel

Temple at Kochchikade, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Buddhist Temple at Kochchikade, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Seema Malakaya Temple on Beira Lake at dusk, Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Asia

Seema Malakaya Temple on Beira Lake, Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Asia

National Museum, Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Asia

Statues at Gangaramaya temple, Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Asia

Mount Lavinia Beach, Mount Lavinia, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Asia

Relics from Polonnaruwa period in National Museum, Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Asia

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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.