Hooghly Collection

The Howrah Bridge over the Hugli River, Calcutta, West Bengal, India

Kolkata, India - The Howrah Bridge No. 1
Kolkata (Calcutta), India - The Howrah Bridge No.1 (The Old Pontoon Bridge) which crossed the Hooghly River. Date: circa 1905

Large ships on the Hooghly River, Calcutta, India
19th century vintage photograph: Large ships on the Hooghly River, Calcutta, India

India Calcutta, Howrah pontoon bridge over Hooghly River
India Calcutta, Howrah pontoon bridge over the Hooghly River. Vintage 19th century photograph

Daily Life of Fisherman
Sudipta Chakraborty

DDE-90024300
Boat on water, Sunderbans national park, West Bengal, India Date: 12/08/2006

DDE-90024299
Sunderbans national park, West Bengal, India Date: 12/08/2006

Territory of Calcutta When Attacked by Surajah Dowlah, 1756, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Territory of Calcutta When Attacked by Surajah Dowlah, 1756, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. I.", by James Grant

Bishops College, near Kolkata (Calcutta), India
6339958 Bishops College, near Kolkata (Calcutta), India by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Bishops College, near Kolkata (Calcutta), India. 1822

Victoria Memorial at Calcutta, ca. 1910s. Creator: Johnston & Hoffmann
Victoria Memorial at Calcutta, ca. 1910s. [Monument to Queen Victoria, on the banks of the Hooghly River in Kolkata, India. The building opened to the public in 1921]. Gelatin silver print

Hooghly River bridge, Calcutta, Kolkata, India
Vintage 19th century photograph: Hooghly River bridge, Calcutta, Kolkata, India

Bridge over the Hooghly River, Calcutta, Kolkata, India
Vintage 19th century photograph: bridge over the Hooghly River, Calcutta, Kolkata, India

Bathing ghat on the Hooghly River Calcutta, India
19th century vintage photograph: Bathing ghat on the Hooghly River Calcutta, India

Shipping on the Hooghly River, Calcutta, India
19th century vintage photograph: Shipping on the Hooghly River, boats being unloaded, Calcutta, Kolkata, India

Boats on the Hooghly river, Calcutta, India
19th century vintage photograph: Boats on the Hooghly river, Calcutta, India

Shipping on the Hooghly River, Calcutta, c. 1870s
19th century vintage photograph: Shipping on the Hooghly River, Calcutta, c.1870s

A Country Ship on the Hoogly near Calcutta
CH19503 A Country Ship on the Hoogly near Calcutta by Whitcombe, Thomas (1760-1824); Private Collection; (add.info.: moor punkee under the stern; ); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The New Jubilee Bridge of the East Indian Railway across the River Hooghly, at Hooghly, India (engraving)
1050442 The New Jubilee Bridge of the East Indian Railway across the River Hooghly, at Hooghly, India (engraving) by English School

Shipping in the Hooghly, Calcutta (b / w photo)
2810827 Shipping in the Hooghly, Calcutta (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shipping in the Hooghly, Calcutta)

Hooghly Bridge, Calcutta, India (photo)
6032483 Hooghly Bridge, Calcutta, India (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hooghly Bridge, Calcutta, India)

View from the Chowringhee Road, Calcutta, towards the Hoogly River, c. 1840
DRE72837 View from the Chowringhee Road, Calcutta, towards the Hoogly River, c.1840 by English School, (19th century); 49.5x75 cm; Private Collection; eDreweatt Neate Fine Art Auctioneers, Newbury

On the Hoogly River at Garden Reach below Calcutta, 1852
DM17182 On the Hoogly River at Garden Reach below Calcutta, 1852 by Martin, C.J. (fl.1810-60); Messum s, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Old Pagoda at Aldeen on the Hooghly (engraving)
965185 Old Pagoda at Aldeen on the Hooghly (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Pagoda at Aldeen on the Hooghly, Henry Martyns first home in India)

Going up the Hooghly, the "Serapis"passing the King of Oudes Palace (engraving)
1059080 Going up the Hooghly, the " Serapis" passing the King of Oudes Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going up the Hooghly)

View of Calcutta as it appeared in the 17th century (engraving)
3086925 View of Calcutta as it appeared in the 17th century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kolkata)

Great Fire on the Hooghly, near Calcutta (engraving)
1061568 Great Fire on the Hooghly, near Calcutta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Fire on the Hooghly, near Calcutta)

A Trip in a "Flat"from Calcutta to Goalundo up the Hooghly and Ganges (engraving)
1041025 A Trip in a " Flat" from Calcutta to Goalundo up the Hooghly and Ganges (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Near Bandell on the River Hoogly, plate VIII from Part 6 of Oriental Scenery
STC86310 Near Bandell on the River Hoogly, plate VIII from Part 6 of Oriental Scenery, pub. 1804 (aquatint) by Daniell, Thomas (1749-1840) & William (1769-1837)

Diamond Harbour, on the Hooghly (engraving)
962059 Diamond Harbour, on the Hooghly (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Diamond Harbour, on the Hooghly)

Round the World Yachting in the "Ceylon", XIV, Calcutta (engraving)
1060699 Round the World Yachting in the " Ceylon", XIV, Calcutta (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Saugor Lighthouse, off the Mouth of the Hooghly (engraving)
1105882 Saugor Lighthouse, off the Mouth of the Hooghly (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saugor Lighthouse, off the Mouth of the Hooghly)

The Royal Visit to India, Craft on the Hooghly (engraving)
1105867 The Royal Visit to India, Craft on the Hooghly (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Visit to India, Craft on the Hooghly)

[Shipping in the Hooghly near Fort, Calcutta], 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill
[Shipping in the Hooghly near Fort, Calcutta], 1850s

[Tollys Nullah, Calcutta], 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill
[Tollys Nullah, Calcutta], 1850s

View of Chandanagore, 1858-61. Creator: Unknown
View of Chandanagore, 1858-61

Imambara and Collectors House on the Ganges, Hooghly, 1850s. Creator: Unknown
Imambara and Collectors House on the Ganges, Hooghly, 1850s

India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Passenger ferry on the Hooghly River

View at the Mouth of the Hooghly, 1890. Creator: Unknown
View at the Mouth of the Hooghly, 1890. The Hooghly River, a distributary of the Ganges River in West Bengal, from which the East India company sailed into Bengal to establish their trade settlement

View from the Hooghly Bridge, Calcutta, India, 1895. Creator: Unknown
Calcutta, view from the Hooghly Bridge, 1895. Ships on the river Hooghly at the port of Kolkata, Bengal. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs

Victoria Memorial Hall, from the North-West, 1925. Creator: Unknown
Victoria Memorial Hall, from the North-West, 1925. From British Government in India, Volume One, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Old Fort William, from the River, 1754, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Old Fort William, from the River, 1754, (1925). From British Government in India, Volume One, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Barrackpore Park and Cantonment, 1841, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Barrackpore Park and Cantonment (1841), 1925. From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Barrackpore House, from the Hugli, 1803, (1925). Creator: Unknown
Barrackpore House, from the Hugli, 1803, (1925). From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Old Fort William, from the River (1736), 1925. Creator: Unknown
Old Fort William, from the River (1736), 1925. From British Government in India, Volume One, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

Calcutta, 1788. Artist: Thomas Daniell
Calcutta, 1788. From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1925]

Howrah Floating Bridge, Calcutta, c1905
Howrah Floating Bridge, Calcutta, 1905. Howrah Bridge, a pontoon bridge over the Hooghly River in West Bengal, India. The Government of Bengal passed the Howrah Bridge Act in the year 1871 under

Strand and cricket ground, panorama of Calcutta, India, c1840s. Artist: Frederick Fiebig
Strand and cricket ground, panorama of Calcutta, India, c1840s

The Government House and Town Hall, Calcutta, India, c1840s. Artist: Frederick Fiebig
The Government House and Town Hall, Calcutta, India, c1840s

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Hooghly, the lifeline of Kolkata, India, flows gracefully under the iconic Howrah Bridge. This majestic bridge stands tall over the Hugli River, connecting people and cultures. As you stroll along its banks, you'll witness a vibrant tapestry of daily life. Large ships navigate through the Hooghly River's waters, carrying goods and dreams to distant shores. The river bustles with activity as fishermen cast their nets and embrace their age-old traditions. Their resilience is inspiring. Near the Hooghly Bridge, locals find solace in its tranquil waters. Bathing in this sacred river brings them closer to spirituality and rejuvenates their souls amidst the chaos of city life. The history of Calcutta comes alive on these shores too. Surajah Dowlah's attack on this territory in 1756 left an indelible mark on its landscape. Today, remnants of that era can still be seen near Bishops College - a testament to resilience against adversity. As dusk settles over Kolkata, one cannot miss the breathtaking view of the Great Mosque standing proudly by the Hooghley River. Its architectural grandeur reflects centuries-old craftsmanship and religious harmony. And then there is Victoria Memorial - an epitome of elegance nestled near Calcutta's heartland. This magnificent structure pays homage to Queen Victoria while offering a serene retreat for visitors seeking tranquility amidst bustling city life. In every corner along Hooghly's banks lies a story waiting to be discovered – tales woven by generations past and present alike, and is here that history merges seamlessly with everyday existence; where tradition dances hand-in-hand with progress.