Mumbai Collection (#21)

India, Bombay, Port in 1732 by George Lambert and Samuel Scott
George Lambert (1710-1765) and Samuel Scott (1703-1772). Bombay Port in India in 1732

A great native procession, Bombay, India, 1895. Creator: Unknown
A great native procession, Bombay, India, 1895. Crowds fill the streets in what is now Mumbai. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs

Alexandra Dock, Bombay, India, 1917

Victoria Dock, Bombay, India
Victoria Dock, Bombay (Mumbai), India, with ships and cargo. Date: circa 1915

Tajmahal Hotel, Bombay, India
Tajmahal (Taj Mahal) Hotel, Bombay (Mumbai), India, with boats on the water in the foreground. Date: circa 1910

High Court building, Bombay, India
High Court building, Bombay (Mumbai), India. Date: circa 1905

Princes Dock - Mumbai, India (formerly Bombay) - commissioned in 1880. Date: circa 1910s

Mumbai - Triumphal Arch / Elphinstone Circle / Post Office
Mumbai - The Triumphal Arch at Colaba, The illuminations on the Elphinstone Circle, the illuminations on the General Post Office and the illuminations on the Offices of the Public Works Department

Mumbai - Street Scene near the Oriental Bank Date: 1875

Illustration, A Song of the English, Bombay
Illustration to A Song of the English, a patriotic set of poems by Rudyard Kipling (first published in the English Illustrated Magazine). Bombay -- Royal and Dower-Royal, I the Queen

George V and Mary, Coronation Delhi, Durbar, India
King George V and Queen Mary for the Coronation Durbar, proclaiming the new Emperor and Empress of India. Receiving homage at the Delhi Durbar, a ruler cheif of Burma making his obseisance

View from Malabar Hill, Bombay (Mumbai), India. Date: circa 1890s

Victoria Station, Bombay (Mumbai), India. Date: circa 1890s

Bohra women, Bombay (Mumbai), India
Two young Bohra women of Bombay (Mumbai), India. They belong to the Gujarati-speaking Muslim community. Date: circa 1890s

Chowpatty Beach, Mumbai, (Bombay), India

Map Of Bombay
Engraving From 1876 Of A Map Of Bombay Which Is Now Known As Mumbai In Western India

Bombay India, engraved by A. Willmore (1814-88) (engraving)
KW271305 Bombay India, engraved by A. Willmore (1814-88) (engraving) by Allom, Thomas (1804-72) (after); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Bombay Station
circa 1915: Trams passing the grand facade of Victoria Railway Station in Bombay. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) Mumbai
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of India. It is designed by Frederick William Stevens. It is an historic railway station in Mumbai Maharashtra

Exterior of Prince of Wales museum, Mumbai (Bombay), India, South Asia

Mumbai, India - The Metro Big Cinema
The Metro Big Cinema - an Art Deco Heritage grade IIA multiplex Movie theatre in Mumbai, India (built in 1938). The main architects were Thomas W. Lamb and D. W. Ditchburn. Date: circa 1950

Mumbai -The India Government Mint, established in 1829 by the then governor of the Bombay Presidency. Date: circa 1910s

Bombay - Arrival of King George V and Queen Mary
The arrival at Bombay (Mumbai) of King George V and Queen Mary for the Coronation Durbar (held in Delhi in December, 1911 to proclaim the new Emperor and Empress of India)

India - Street scene in Mumbai (Bombay) Date: circa 1908

India - A Brahmin worshipping
A Brahmin worshipping in India. He is sitting cross-legged making an offering at a low table

India, Maharashtra, Mumbai, the Brihan Mumbai Mahanagarpalika (Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) building by Victorian British architect Frederick William Stevens

View over Victoria terminus or Chhatrapati Shivaji terminus (CST) and central Mumbai at dusk Mumbai India

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus train station (previously named Victoria Terminus) and central Mumbai, India

India, Maharashtra, Mumbai, View of Gateway of India

India, Maharashtra, Mumbai, Mumbai International Airport - Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, International Terminals

India, Maharashtra, Mumbai, Mumbai International Airport - Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, International Terminals

India, Maharashtra, Mumbai, View of Gateway of India

India, Maharashtra, Mumbai, View of Gateway of India

India, Maharashtra. Racing oxen exercising on the beach

An Armed Retainer of the Bombay Chiefs, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
An Armed Retainer of the Bombay Chiefs, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

A Famous Dancing Horse - Bombay Chiefs Camp, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Famous Dancing Horse - Bombay Chiefs Camp, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Bombay Retainers, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Bombay Retainers, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Horseman at the Bombay Camp, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Horseman at the Bombay Camp, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

Bombay Chiefs Camp, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
Bombay Chiefs Camp, 1903. Also known as the Imperial Durbar, the Delhi Durbar was held three times, in 1877, 1903, and 1911

View from Malabar Hill, Bombay, c1920. Malabar Hill, a hillock in southern Mumbai, India. The Malabar Hill district is notably the most exclusive residential area in Mumbai

Arrival of the Prince of Wales at Bombay, India, on 8 November 1875 (1908). From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 2, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A

Orange Market, Bombay, c1910 (1935). Artist: William Samuel Horton
Orange Market, Bombay, c1910 (1935). From The Studio Volume 109. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1935]

Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Bombay, India, 20th century. The Taj Mahal Palace first opened its doors in 1903. It was commissioned by the Indian industrialist Jamsetji Tata

A Village in Bombay Presidency, 1906
Local people communally collecting water and washing clothes in a village in Bombay Presidency, 1906. The Bombay Presidency was a province of British India

Gaekwars state elephants, Manipuri Bazaar, Bombay, India, c1924. A print from Countries of the World, edited by JA Hammerton, volume two, The Fleetway House, London, c1924

A Bombay reckla, India, early 20th century. An ox-drawn passenger vehicle

Parsee Fire Temple, Bombay, India, early 20th century. The Parsees are the largest Zoroastrian community on the Indian subcontinent

High Court and north end of Rotten Row, Bombay, India, 1903. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
High Court and north end of Rotten Row, Bombay, India, 1903. Stereoscopic slide, detail

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"Mumbai: A Vibrant Tapestry of Culture, Heritage, and Spectacular Views" As the sun sets over Mumbai (Bombay), India's bustling metropolis comes alive with a captivating energy. From the iconic Gateway of India, standing tall as a symbol of the city's grandeur, to the breathtaking view from Taj Mahal Hotel Balcony, every corner tells a story. The streets are filled with life as a double-decker bus passes by the majestic Mumbai Municipal Corporation building, and is here that modernity blends seamlessly with history, creating an enchanting atmosphere that is uniquely Mumbai. Witnessing the sunrise behind The Gateway to India is truly awe-inspiring. As dawn breaks over this architectural marvel in South Asia, one can't help but be overwhelmed by its beauty and significance. A visit to Parsi Fire Temple takes you on a spiritual journey through Bombay's rich Zoroastrian heritage. This sacred place serves as a sanctuary for worshippers seeking solace amidst their daily lives. The Gateway of India stands proudly against the backdrop of Mumbai's skyline – an enduring symbol of resilience and welcoming spirit. Its magnificent arches invite visitors from all walks of life to explore this vibrant city. Amidst all this hustle and bustle lies an unexpected sight – Municipal laundry where clothes dance in unison under expert hands. This glimpse into everyday life showcases both tradition and innovation coexisting harmoniously in Mumbai. At Bombay Railway Station, time seems to stand still as commuters rush past each other amidst chaotic yet organized chaos, and is here that dreams take flight on trains connecting millions across this vast cityscape. Stepping inside The Victoria Terminus feels like entering another era altogether. This UNESCO World Heritage Site exudes grandeur through its stunning architecture and intricate details -a testament to Bombay's colonial past. Marine Drive offers respite from the urban frenzy with its serene promenade along Arabian Sea coastlines.