Hooghly Collection (page 2)

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

Panorama of Calcutta, India, c1840s. Artist: Frederick Fiebig
Panorama of Calcutta, India, c1840s. View showing Alipore, Kidderpore, Gardenreach and Fort William

View of Calcutta from the Esplanade, c1860. The city of Kolkata in West Bengal, India, during the period of East India Company rule

Hooghly River, Alipore, India, 1905-1906. Artist: FL Peters
Hooghly River, Alipore, India, 1905-1906

Bridge over the River Hooghly, Calcutta, India, c1880-1890. Illustration from Inde Anglaise, Sites et Paysages, (English India, Places and Landscapes, published by L Boulanger, Paris)

Howrah Bridge over the Hooghly River, Calcutta, India, early 20th century. Postcard

Trading Post Dutch East India Company Hooghly
The Trading Post of the Dutch East India Company in Hooghly, Bengal, The factory or lodge of the Dutch East India Company in Hoegly or Hougly in Bengal, 1665

Howrah Bridge, River Hooghly, Calcutta, India
Howrah Bridge, River Hooghly, Calcutta (Kolkata), India. Date: circa 1920

Cargo boats of the Hooghly River, Calcutta, India
Cargo boats of the Hooghly River, Calcutta (Kolkata), India. Date: circa 1890s

Hooghly River, Calcutta (Kolkata), India
Hooghly River with shipping, Calcutta (Kolkata), India. Date: circa 1890s

Shipping on the River Hooghly, Calcutta, India
Shipping on the River Hooghly, Calcutta (Kolkata), India. Date: circa 1890s

Shipping Hooghly Fort Calcutta 1850s Albumen silver print
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Imambara Collectors House Ganges Hooghly 1850s
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UNESCO, India, West Bengal, Sunderbans National Park World Heritage site and Biosphere Reserve
India, West Bengal, Sunderbans National Park, UNESCO World Heritage site and Biosphere Reserve

UNESCO, India, West Bengal, Sunderbans National Park World Heritage site and Biosphere Reserve
Small mangrove tree, Sunderbans national park, West Bengal, India

Round the World Yachting in the ceylon, Calcutta: a Street with Booths
Round the World Yachting in the " ceylon, " Calcutta: a Street with Booths in Calcutta (Left); a Hooghly Boat (Right)

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Great Fire on the Hooghly, Near Calcutta

The Prince of Wales in India, 1876: Going up the Hooghly: Villagers of Oolsokerria Turning out to Salute the Prince

Kolkata, India - A View near the Hooghly Bridge Date: circa 1905

Detail of The Trading Post of the Dutch East India Company in Hooghly 1665 A. D
Detail of The Trading Post of the Dutch East India Company in Hooghly 1665. Commissioned by Pieter Sterthemius.Nederlandsch Museum

India - West Bengal - Hooghly river - Chandanagar: Clock tower, entrance to the bazaar (ex French). Date: 2011

India - West Bengal - Hooghly river - Kalna: Lalji temple area, the snake temple. Date: 2011

India - West Bengal - Hooghly river - Kalna: Lalji temple (1739 AD), Hindu God and Goddess. Date: 2011

The new Jubilee Bridge, Hooghly, India
The Jubilee Bridge of the East Indian Peninsular Railway, opened by Lord Dufferin in 1887, the 50th year of Queen Victorias reign. The bridge crosses the river Hooghly, at Hooghly, India

Awaiting Lord Dufferins arrival
Awaiting the arrival of Lord Dufferin(1826-1902), diplomat and eighth Viceroy of India, at the opening of the Jubilee Bridge of the East Indian Peninsular Railway

Lord Dufferin opens the Jubilee Bridge
Lord Dufferin(1826-1902), diplomat and eighth Viceroy of India, declaring the Jubilee Bridge of the East Indian Peninsular Railway open. The bridge crosses the river Hooghly, at Hooghly, India

Hooghly Bore
A native boat tosses in the bore of the Hooghly, the most important channel of the Ganges river in its estuary in West Bengal

People bathing in Hooghly River, Ghat near Hooghly bridge, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Asia

Indian people bathing in the Hooghly river, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Asia

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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.