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Month: May 2008

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Rare and old footage of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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Song Of Ceylon (1934)

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWlxvC-eb-g v.6 Song Of Ceylon - Primitive life in Sri…

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Charming Ceylon 1931 – Sri Lanka

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ptn8Jt5u4g8 v.2 A video tour of the island of Ceylon…

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Kandy, Botanical Garden, Road to Ratnapura 1955

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Andrée Anon Anuradhapura Apothecaries Ceylon Coffee Ceylon Pictorials Ceylon Tea Colombo Elephant Eye Hospital Francis Fiebig Galle Fort Henry Salt Hospital Jaffna John & Co Kandy Lawton Lionel Wendt Plâté Robert Knox Sadoon Scowen Skeen Uduman VOC William Henry

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Explore our growing archive of Sri Lankan photos showcasing rare historic photos and antique photographs of the country. From landscapes to cultural moments, these old pictures of Sri Lanka give you a glimpse into its fascinating past. Join us in preserving and sharing this collection for future generations to enjoy.

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