Polonnaruwa Rest House 1920-1925 Photograph by Plate #IMG787 Built in the 1870’s as a circuit Bungalow for British Government Agents (GA), with the first British GA occupant being with Mr. W. Harington, the Polonnaruwa Rest House was carefully refurbished in the style of the early 1950’s, whilst retaining its colonial charm, after been taken over […]
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The photograph of Kandy Colombo street in 1900 is very nice and clear. It shows a quiet street where people could walk unhindered by any kind of traffic. Not even the bullock carts common at the time are seen. I wish there were a few streets like this today..