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Simla Collection (page 2)

Step back in time to the enchanting Simla of yesteryears, where rickshaws weaved through the bustling streets of India in the 1920s

Background imageSimla Collection: The Cecil Hotel, Simla (colour photo)

The Cecil Hotel, Simla (colour photo)
3096528 The Cecil Hotel, Simla (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cecil Hotel, Simla. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageSimla Collection: Seepee Fair, near Simla, in the Himalayas (engraving)

Seepee Fair, near Simla, in the Himalayas (engraving)
1590744 Seepee Fair, near Simla, in the Himalayas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seepee Fair, near Simla, in the Himalayas)

Background imageSimla Collection: Grand Masonic Banquet to Sir C J Napier, CB, at Simla (engraving)

Grand Masonic Banquet to Sir C J Napier, CB, at Simla (engraving)
1096605 Grand Masonic Banquet to Sir C J Napier, CB, at Simla (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand Masonic Banquet to Sir C J Napier, CB, at Simla)

Background imageSimla Collection: Simla, the Summer Residence of the Governor-General of India (engraving)

Simla, the Summer Residence of the Governor-General of India (engraving)
1096403 Simla, the Summer Residence of the Governor-General of India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Simla)

Background imageSimla Collection: Lord Curzon as Viceroy of India, a Group at the Viceregal Lodge, Simla (b / w photo)

Lord Curzon as Viceroy of India, a Group at the Viceregal Lodge, Simla (b / w photo)
1043040 Lord Curzon as Viceroy of India, a Group at the Viceregal Lodge, Simla (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSimla Collection: New Summer Palace of the Viceroy of India, at Simla (litho)

New Summer Palace of the Viceroy of India, at Simla (litho)
1055743 New Summer Palace of the Viceroy of India, at Simla (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Summer Palace of the Viceroy of India, at Simla)

Background imageSimla Collection: A wood carver of Simla (engraving)

A wood carver of Simla (engraving)
728541 A wood carver of Simla (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A wood carver of Simla)

Background imageSimla Collection: Lord and Lady Lansdowne and Staff at the Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, c. 1888-94 (b / w photo)

Lord and Lady Lansdowne and Staff at the Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, c. 1888-94 (b / w photo)
495562 Lord and Lady Lansdowne and Staff at the Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, c.1888-94 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSimla Collection: British Family in India, c. 1875 (b / w photo)

British Family in India, c. 1875 (b / w photo)
495578 British Family in India, c.1875 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Viceregal Lodge, Simla.); English, out of copyright

Background imageSimla Collection: The Entrance Hall of the Viceregal Palace, Simla, c. 1890 (b / w photo)

The Entrance Hall of the Viceregal Palace, Simla, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
495569 The Entrance Hall of the Viceregal Palace, Simla, c.1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSimla Collection: The Viceregal Palace, Simla, c. 1890 (b / w photo)

The Viceregal Palace, Simla, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
495568 The Viceregal Palace, Simla, c.1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSimla Collection: Lord and Lady Lansdowne with Staff and Friends at the Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, c

Lord and Lady Lansdowne with Staff and Friends at the Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, c
495563 Lord and Lady Lansdowne with Staff and Friends at the Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, c.1888-94 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageSimla Collection: Lord and Lady Dufferin and Group at the Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, c. 1884-88 (b / w photo)

Lord and Lady Dufferin and Group at the Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, c. 1884-88 (b / w photo)
495559 Lord and Lady Dufferin and Group at the Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, c.1884-88 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Dufferin)

Background imageSimla Collection: Up in the Hills, Notes at Simla during the Season (engraving)

Up in the Hills, Notes at Simla during the Season (engraving)
1045626 Up in the Hills, Notes at Simla during the Season (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Up in the Hills, Notes at Simla during the Season)

Background imageSimla Collection: Lady Roberts Jubilee Fancy Dress Ball at Simla (engraving)

Lady Roberts Jubilee Fancy Dress Ball at Simla (engraving)
1046069 Lady Roberts Jubilee Fancy Dress Ball at Simla (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Roberts Jubilee Fancy Dress Ball at Simla)

Background imageSimla Collection: The Mission to Lepers in India (engraving)

The Mission to Lepers in India (engraving)
1061185 The Mission to Lepers in India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mission to Lepers in India)

Background imageSimla Collection: Sketches of Simla (engraving)

Sketches of Simla (engraving)
1588282 Sketches of Simla (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Simla. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 April 1863)

Background imageSimla Collection: The Late General Godwin (engraving)

The Late General Godwin (engraving)
1097499 The Late General Godwin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late General Godwin)

Background imageSimla Collection: A Performance of Auld Robin Gray in Tableaux Vivants at Simla in 1881 (b / w photo)

A Performance of Auld Robin Gray in Tableaux Vivants at Simla in 1881 (b / w photo)
3627476 A Performance of Auld Robin Gray in Tableaux Vivants at Simla in 1881 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSimla Collection: The Viceroys Study, Viceregal Palace, Simla, c. 1890 (b / w photo)

The Viceroys Study, Viceregal Palace, Simla, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
495570 The Viceroys Study, Viceregal Palace, Simla, c.1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSimla Collection: The Looshai Expedition, shipping Elephants on Board the Simla at Calcutta (engraving)

The Looshai Expedition, shipping Elephants on Board the Simla at Calcutta (engraving)
1626290 The Looshai Expedition, shipping Elephants on Board the Simla at Calcutta (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Looshai Expedition)

Background imageSimla Collection: Simla, near Belaspoor (engraving)

Simla, near Belaspoor (engraving)
818759 Simla, near Belaspoor (engraving) by Roberts, David (1796-1864) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Simla, near Belaspoor, a favourite resort for invalids of the British Army)

Background imageSimla Collection: Rotten Row in Simla (engraving)

Rotten Row in Simla (engraving)
1045956 Rotten Row in Simla (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rotten Row in Simla)

Background imageSimla Collection: The Afghan War, Simla in Winter (engraving)

The Afghan War, Simla in Winter (engraving)
1059994 The Afghan War, Simla in Winter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War, Simla in Winter)

Background imageSimla Collection: Notes in Kooloo on the Way from Simla to Thibet (engraving)

Notes in Kooloo on the Way from Simla to Thibet (engraving)
1041159 Notes in Kooloo on the Way from Simla to Thibet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes in Kooloo on the Way from Simla to Thibet)

Background imageSimla Collection: Lord Canning, Viceroy and Governor General of India, from March 1856 to March 1862, 1860

Lord Canning, Viceroy and Governor General of India, from March 1856 to March 1862, 1860

Background imageSimla Collection: Deodars at Annandale, Simla, 1858-61. Creator: Unknown

Deodars at Annandale, Simla, 1858-61. Creator: Unknown
Deodars at Annandale, Simla, 1858-61

Background imageSimla Collection: The Countess Canning, The Earl Canning, G. G. and Lord Clyde C. in C. Simla, 1860

The Countess Canning, The Earl Canning, G. G. and Lord Clyde C. in C. Simla, 1860
The Countess Canning, The Earl Canning, G.G. and Lord Clyde C.in C. Simla, 1860

Background imageSimla Collection: Group Portrait: (L to R) Lady Canning, Major Jones and Lady Campbell, Barnes Court, Simla

Group Portrait: (L to R) Lady Canning, Major Jones and Lady Campbell, Barnes Court, Simla
[Group Portrait: (L to R)Lady Canning, Major Jones and Lady Campbell, Barnes Court, Simla], 1860

Background imageSimla Collection: The Countess Canning, Simla, 1861. Creator: Unknown

The Countess Canning, Simla, 1861. Creator: Unknown
The Countess Canning, Simla, 1861

Background imageSimla Collection: House in Simla, 1850s. Creator: Unknown

House in Simla, 1850s. Creator: Unknown
House in Simla, 1850s

Background imageSimla Collection: View of Simla, 1850s. Creator: Unknown

View of Simla, 1850s. Creator: Unknown
View of Simla, 1850s

Background imageSimla Collection: Path leading to Convent, Simla, 1850s. Creator: Unknown

Path leading to Convent, Simla, 1850s. Creator: Unknown
Path leading to Convent, Simla, 1850s

Background imageSimla Collection: Simla Bazaar, 1858-61. Creator: Unknown

Simla Bazaar, 1858-61. Creator: Unknown
Simla Bazaar, 1858-61

Background imageSimla Collection: Simla, India, c1909. Creator: George Rose

Simla, India, c1909. Creator: George Rose
Simla, India, c1909....the city built on the steep slopes of the Lower Himalayas. A view of the native part of the city. Street scene with timber buildings in the hill station of Simla (Shimla)

Background imageSimla Collection: The Retreat, Mushobra, General Robertss Home on the Hills Near Simla, 1850s, (1901)

The Retreat, Mushobra, General Robertss Home on the Hills Near Simla, 1850s, (1901)
" The Retreat", Mushobra, General Robertss Home on the Hills Near Simla, 1850s, (1901). View of the village of Mashobra in Himachal Pradesh

Background imageSimla Collection: South Front of Viceregal Lodge... at Simla, the charming Summer Capital of India, 1902

South Front of Viceregal Lodge... at Simla, the charming Summer Capital of India, 1902
South Front of Viceregal Lodge, Palace of the Viceroy, at Simla, the charming " Summer Capital" of India, 1902. Shimla, in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh

Background imageSimla Collection: Simla, the beautiful Himalayan Mountain resort

Simla, the beautiful Himalayan Mountain resort, from the highway to Kalka, the nearest railyway station (57 miles), India, 1902

Background imageSimla Collection: Railway Station, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown

Railway Station, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Railway Station, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Background imageSimla Collection: Heavy Snow-fall near General Post-Office, Simla, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown

Heavy Snow-fall near General Post-Office, Simla, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Heavy Snow-fall near General Post-Office, Simla, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Background imageSimla Collection: Simla from Tara Devi, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown

Simla from Tara Devi, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Simla from Tara Devi, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Background imageSimla Collection: The Fair Maids of Sippi, Simla, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown

The Fair Maids of Sippi, Simla, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
The Fair Maids of Sippi, Simla, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Background imageSimla Collection: Annandale en Fete - Simla, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown

Annandale en Fete - Simla, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Annandale en Fete - Simla, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Background imageSimla Collection: The Mall and Ridge - Simla, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown

The Mall and Ridge - Simla, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
The Mall and Ridge - Simla, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Background imageSimla Collection: General View of Jakko, Simla, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown

General View of Jakko, Simla, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
General View of Jakko, Simla, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Background imageSimla Collection: Heavy Snowfall near Kasumti, Simla, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown

Heavy Snowfall near Kasumti, Simla, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
Heavy Snowfall near Kasumti, Simla, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Background imageSimla Collection: On the road to Theog, Simla, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown

On the road to Theog, Simla, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
On the road to Theog, Simla, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards

Background imageSimla Collection: From Christ Church to Gorton Castle, Simla, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown

From Christ Church to Gorton Castle, Simla, c1918-c1939. Creator: Unknown
From Christ Church to Gorton Castle, Simla, c1918-c1939. From an album of postcards




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Step back in time to the enchanting Simla of yesteryears, where rickshaws weaved through the bustling streets of India in the 1920s. The allure of this hill station nestled amidst the majestic Himalayas captivated visitors from far and wide during the 1930s. Amidst Shimla's picturesque landscapes, Christ Church stood tall as a symbol of tranquility and faith. Its magnificent architecture transported worshippers to a realm beyond earthly worries. Nearby, Mayo Orphanage provided hope and shelter for those in need, leaving an indelible mark on Simla's compassionate spirit. The vibrant community thrived with Scouts, Cubs, and Guides who embraced adventure amidst nature's bounty. They explored every nook and cranny of Simla, discovering hidden gems that lay tucked away within its lush surroundings. Viceregal Lodge exuded grandeur as it served as a residence for British officials during their stay in Shimla. This architectural marvel showcased colonial elegance against a backdrop of breathtaking mountain vistas. Simla Railway Station was more than just a transportation hub; it was a gateway to dreams come true. As trains chugged along its tracks, they carried not only passengers but also aspirations for new beginnings. Strolling down Simla Mall in the 1920s felt like stepping into another era altogether. The hustle and bustle mingled with echoes from bygone days created an atmosphere that was both nostalgic and invigorating. In times of turmoil across continents, troops embarked on journeys from Varna aboard transport fleets bound for distant lands – including India. These brave soldiers found solace amidst Simla's serene beauty while preparing themselves for duty ahead. British troops proudly paraded through the streets of Simla, showcasing their discipline and dedication to serve Himachal Pradesh with honor. Their presence added yet another layer to this melting pot of cultures that made up Simla's rich tapestry.