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Kolkata Collection

Welcome to Kolkata, the vibrant city that is steeped in history and culture

Background imageKolkata Collection: Grand Hotel, Chowringhee Road, Calcutta, India

Grand Hotel, Chowringhee Road, Calcutta, India
Grand Hotel, Chowringhee Road, Calcutta (Kolkata), India. Date: circa 1905

Background imageKolkata Collection: Kolkata - The Belvedere - Residence of Governor of Bengal

Kolkata - The Belvedere - Residence of Governor of Bengal. Date: 1883

Background imageKolkata Collection: Dangerous scaffolding, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Asia

Dangerous scaffolding, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Asia

Background imageKolkata Collection: Howrah railway station, with Howrah Bridge beyond, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Asia

Howrah railway station, with Howrah Bridge beyond, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Asia

Background imageKolkata Collection: Victoria Chambers, Chowringhee, Calcutta, India

Victoria Chambers, Chowringhee, Calcutta, India
Victoria Chambers, Whiteaway Laidlaw & Co Ltd, Department Store, Chowringhee, Calcutta (Kolkata), India. Date: circa 1920

Background imageKolkata Collection: Asia, India, Calcutta. Garlands of rose and freesia in the flower market in Calcutta

Asia, India, Calcutta. Garlands of rose and freesia in the flower market in Calcutta

Background imageKolkata Collection: Kolkata, India - The Howrah Bridge No. 1

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

Background imageKolkata Collection: Parasnath Jain Temple, Kolkata (Calcutta), India

Parasnath Jain Temple, Kolkata (Calcutta), India

Background imageKolkata Collection: Situated in a well-tended park, the magnificent Victoria Memorial building with its white marble

Situated in a well-tended park, the magnificent Victoria Memorial building with its white marble domes was built to commemorate Queen Victorias diamond jubilee in 1901 but was completed more than ten

Background imageKolkata Collection: Calcutta, from Garden house reach, 1835. Creator: William Daniell

Calcutta, from Garden house reach, 1835. Creator: William Daniell
Calcutta, from Garden house reach, 1835. From " The Oriental Annual, or Scenes in India", by William Daniell, R.A. [Bull and Churton, London, 1835]

Background imageKolkata Collection: Sir Stuart (Steuart) Baileys Statue, Dalhousie Square, Calcutta, c1910

Sir Stuart (Steuart) Baileys Statue, Dalhousie Square, Calcutta, c1910. Sir Steuart Colvin Bayley (1836-1925) was a British civil servant and Lieutenant-Governor of Bengal from 1887-1890

Background imageKolkata Collection: Kolkata - Government Offices - Dalhousie Square

Kolkata - Government Offices - Dalhousie Square. Date: 1883

Background imageKolkata Collection: Kolkata - The Viceroys Residence

Kolkata - The Viceroys Residence Date: 1883

Background imageKolkata Collection: India, East India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Kumortuli, Small bells

India, East India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Kumortuli, Small bells

Background imageKolkata Collection: Victoria Memorial

Victoria Memorial
17th March 1928: The Victoria Memorial Hall on the maidan near the racecourse at Calcutta. It was designed by Sir William Emerson in 1903. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageKolkata Collection: The High Court, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Asia

The High Court, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Asia

Background imageKolkata Collection: Map of northern India with Calcutta, c.1900 (engraving)

Map of northern India with Calcutta, c.1900 (engraving)
533016 Map of northern India with Calcutta, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map showing the historical boundaries of the northern part of India with an inset map of Calcutta (now Kolkata)

Background imageKolkata Collection: Morning soup in winter

Morning soup in winter
Souvik Banerjee

Background imageKolkata Collection: Kingfisher With Catch

Kingfisher With Catch
Kumar Kranti Prasad

Background imageKolkata Collection: Three men in the streets of Kolkata (India)

Three men in the streets of Kolkata (India)
Joxe Inazio Kuesta Garmendia

Background imageKolkata Collection: for ladies only

for ladies only
Elena Molina

Background imageKolkata Collection: Seeking of Holy Rice

Seeking of Holy Rice
Amit Paul

Background imageKolkata Collection: Feeling Jealous Of Big Face

Feeling Jealous Of Big Face
Saurabh Sirohiya

Background imageKolkata Collection: The Writers Buildings, Calcutta (image 3 of 3), 1812. Creators: Thomas Daniell, William Daniell

The Writers Buildings, Calcutta (image 3 of 3), 1812. Creators: Thomas Daniell, William Daniell
The Writers Buildings, Calcutta (image 3 of 3), 1812. Series: Oriental Scenery; Edition: Quarto Prints

Background imageKolkata Collection: Calmness

Calmness
Tapabrata Mondal

Background imageKolkata Collection: An Evening in Kolkata

An Evening in Kolkata
Soumen Ghosh

Background imageKolkata Collection: Life in Painting Traps

Life in Painting Traps
Soumen Ghosh

Background imageKolkata Collection: India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Display of traditional ladies footwear mojaris

India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Display of traditional ladies footwear mojaris and jootis in a shop in New Market

Background imageKolkata Collection: (Goat) Meat Stall - New Market, Calcutta (Kolkata), West Bengal state, India

(Goat) Meat Stall - New Market, Calcutta (Kolkata), West Bengal state, India. The two gentleman on the right are clearly Muslim and therefore practising Halal Butchery. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageKolkata Collection: Old city map of Kolkata (Calcutta), wood engraving, published in 1897

Old city map of Kolkata (Calcutta), wood engraving, published in 1897
Old city map of Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Wood engraving, published in 1897

Background imageKolkata Collection: India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Calcutta, Bus

India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Calcutta, Bus

Background imageKolkata Collection: Taxi and street scene, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India

Taxi and street scene, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India

Background imageKolkata Collection: Traffic jam in Howrah bridge. Kolkata (Calcutta), India

Traffic jam in Howrah bridge. Kolkata (Calcutta), India

Background imageKolkata Collection: Street of Kolkata

Street of Kolkata
Rajarshi Bhattacharjee

Background imageKolkata Collection: Ahiritola slum

Ahiritola slum
Trevor Cole

Background imageKolkata Collection: Street life

Street life
Trevor Cole

Background imageKolkata Collection: Morning wash

Morning wash
Trevor Cole

Background imageKolkata Collection: Eidgah

Eidgah
Prithul Das

Background imageKolkata Collection: Battle for Blessings

Battle for Blessings
Debarshi Mukherjee

Background imageKolkata Collection: c. 1870s India - ships in the harbour at Calcutta Kolkata

c. 1870s India - ships in the harbour at Calcutta Kolkata

Background imageKolkata Collection: Bengal village scene, near Calcutta, Kolkata, India

Bengal village scene, near Calcutta, Kolkata, India
Vintage 19th century photograph: Bengal village scene, near Calcutta, Kolkata, India, Samuel Bourne, 1860 s

Background imageKolkata Collection: Chowringhee (also spelt Chourangi) Kolkata India

Chowringhee (also spelt Chourangi) Kolkata India
Vintage 19th century photograph: Chowringhee (also spelt Chourangi) is a neighbourhood of Central Kolkata, in Kolkata district in the Indian state of West Bengal

Background imageKolkata Collection: India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Taxi rank in front of Howrah Railway Station

India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Taxi rank in front of Howrah Railway Station

Background imageKolkata Collection: India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Chai vendor with a tray of tea in plastic cups in Sudder Street

India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Chai vendor with a tray of tea in plastic cups in Sudder Street

Background imageKolkata Collection: India, West Bengal, Kolkata, A food hotel in the New Market district

India, West Bengal, Kolkata, A food hotel in the New Market district

Background imageKolkata Collection: India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Vendor in the vegetable market in the Garia district

India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Vendor in the vegetable market in the Garia district

Background imageKolkata Collection: India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Calcutta, Yellow ambassador taxis outside Howrah train

India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Calcutta, Yellow ambassador taxis outside Howrah train station

Background imageKolkata Collection: India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Calcutta, High Court

India, West Bengal, Kolkata, Calcutta, High Court




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Welcome to Kolkata, the vibrant city that is steeped in history and culture. One of the iconic landmarks here is The Belvedere, which served as the residence of the Governor of Bengal. Its majestic architecture stands tall, reminding us of a bygone era. As you stroll down Chowringhee Road, you'll come across the Grand Hotel - a true testament to luxury and elegance. This historic establishment has been welcoming guests for decades, offering them an unforgettable experience. But amidst all its beauty, it also reveals its grittier side. The dangerous scaffolding scattered throughout the city serves as a reminder of ongoing construction projects and constant development in West Bengal. For those seeking spiritual solace, Parasnath Jain Temple beckons with its serene ambiance. Located in Kolkata (Calcutta), this temple offers devotees a place to find inner peace and tranquility. Travel back in time with William Daniell's painting depicting Calcutta from Garden House Reach in 1835. It captures the essence of old-world charm that still lingers within certain corners of this bustling metropolis. Dalhousie Square houses several government offices that play a crucial role in shaping Kolkata's administrative landscape. This area buzzes with activity as officials work diligently towards progress and governance. The Viceroys Residence stands proudly as a symbol of power and authority during British rule. Its grandeur reflects an era when India was under colonial influence but also reminds us how far we have come since then. Victoria Chambers on Chowringhee Road exudes timeless elegance with its architectural splendor. As you walk past it, take note of garlands made from roses and freesias at Calcutta's flower market - showcasing nature's beauty intertwined with daily life here. No visit to Kolkata would be complete without crossing Howrah Bridge No. 1 - an engineering marvel connecting two sides of this bustling city over River Hooghly. It represents both connectivity and the city's indomitable spirit.