Kipling Pagoda - Moulmein
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Kipling Pagoda - Moulmein
Kipling Pagoda - Moulmein - Pagoda Hill Old Kipling Pagoda but he himself never got nearer than Mergui! Date: 1951
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 8205607
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10640712
1951 Kipling Moulmein Nearer Pagoda
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the majestic Kipling Pagoda, perched atop Pagoda Hill in Moulmein, Myanmar (formerly known as Burma). Named after the renowned British author Rudyard Kipling, who famously wrote about the town in his works, the pagoda has long been a symbol of the region's rich cultural heritage. The image, dated 1951, transports us back to the 1950s, a time when the British Empire still held sway over Myanmar. The photographer, likely a traveler or journalist, captures the pagoda in all its glory, with its intricate spires reaching towards the heavens and the lush greenery of the surrounding hillside providing a beautiful contrast. Despite the name association, Kipling himself never actually visited the pagoda during his time in Burma. He was stationed in the nearby port town of Mergui, and while he wrote extensively about Moulmein and its people, he never made the journey up the hill to see the pagoda in person. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when travel was more difficult and the world was still filled with undiscovered wonders. It serves as a reminder of the power of literature to transport us to far-off places and inspire our wanderlust, even if we never get the chance to visit them in person.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
