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St. Joseph’s College, Colombo
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St. Joseph’s College, Colombo

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

Lady Havelock Hospital, Colombo c.1910
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Lady Havelock Hospital, Colombo c.1910

Photograph showing the Lady Havelock Hospital around 1910 Established in…

Polonnaruwa Rest House Sri Lanka 1920s
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Polonnaruwa Rest House Sri Lanka 1920s

Polonnaruwa Rest House 1920-1925 Photograph by Plate #IMG787 Built in…

Military Hospital Colombo, Sri Lanka early 1900s
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Military Hospital Colombo, Sri Lanka early 1900s

Military Hospital seen across Beira Lake Colombo Sri Lanka early…

Bandarawela hotel, Sri Lanka 1910-1920s
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Bandarawela hotel, Sri Lanka 1910-1920s

Bandarawela Hotel Early 1900s #IMG781 Photograph submitted by by D.A.Sumedha…

Galle face hotel, Colombo 1890’s
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Galle face hotel, Colombo 1890’s

Galle face hotel, Colombo, Sri LankaOld photo of the famous galle…

Tea estate bangalow, badulla, ceylon, late 1800’s
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Tea estate bangalow, badulla, ceylon, late 1800’s

Tea estate bangalow, badulla, ceylon, late 1800s #008

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