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The Sri lankan Historical Photo Archive

Buildings & Cities
Buildings & Cities 195 posts
Nature & Landscape
Nature & Landscape 66 posts
People & Lifestyle
People & Lifestyle 299 posts
Ruins & Religious
Ruins & Religious 75 posts
Prints & Artwork
Prints & Artwork 128 posts
Post-Colonial
Post-Colonial 39 posts
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Out station road scene 1910

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Queen Street & General Post Office Colombo

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Temple of the holy tooth, Kandy 1905

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Vintage stamp picture postcard Ceylon

Souvenir stamp picture postcard Sri Lanka 1910 (more…)

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Air Ceylon baggage sticker 1950/60s

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Agostina, a Sinhalese low-caste girl c.1867

Plate XII : Agostina, a Singhalese low-caste girl. Artist Baron…

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Bullock Hackery Ceylon by Skeen & Co.,

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Tamil woman & child 1890-1900s

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Kandyan Lady c.1904

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Bahirawa Image at Thivanka Image House

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Victoria Bridge across the Kelani River

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Wesley College Colombo 1880-1900

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Discover the Stories Behind Every Image

Discover the Lankapura photo archive, a captivating collection of historical photographs of Sri Lanka. Our archive features images dating back from the 1850s to the 1970s, offering a visual journey through the island's rich history. Each Sri Lanka image tells a unique story, preserving moments that reflect the country’s cultural and historical heritage.

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

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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