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Historic Images of Sri Lanka

Colombo Racecourse in Cinnamon Gardens, c.1913

Colombo Racecourse in Cinnamon Gardens by Skeen

Colombo Racecourse in Cinnamon Gardens, c.1913 by Skeen & Co,.

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St. Joseph’s College, Colombo

St. Joseph's College, Colombo

St. Joseph's College, Colombo c.1890-1900

St. Joseph’s College is a Catholic educational institution in Colombo, Sri Lanka. It was established in 1896 by French missionaries, with Rev Christopher Ernst Bonjean. Read more…

Lady Havelock Hospital, Colombo c.1910

Lady Havelock Hospital 1911

Photograph showing the Lady Havelock Hospital around 1910

Established in 1895 as the Lady Havelock Hospital for Women and Children, it was christened the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children in 1910. Read more…

Kadugannawa Station Early 1900s

Kadugannawa Station

Kadugannawa Station, Sri Lanka Early 1900s

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Baling cinnamon in Sri Lanka

Baling cinnamon in Sri Lanka

Baling cinnamon in Sri Lanka Late 1800s

Showing five workers tying cinnamon cane into cylindrical bundles was destined for export.
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4th Cross Street Pettah, Colombo

4th Cross Street Pettah Colombo

4th Cross Street Pettah Colombo c.1900-1910

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