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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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Colombo Racecourse Governor’s Cup Day

Colombo Racecourse Governor's Cup Day on 3/8/1929 near Royal College…

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Young Woman Ceylon, circa 1880

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Steamer in Colombo Harbor 1900-1910s

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The fort of colombo from the galle-face 1845

Description: The fort of Colombo from the Galle-face esplanade John…

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Galle Fort Sri Lanka 1930-1940

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Human powered crane at Colombo Port

An old small size manual (Human Powered) crane with a…

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An old manual crane at Colombo Docks

An old Medium size manual (Human Powered) crane with a…

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Steam crane unloading coal at Colombo Harbor

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Colombo Street Kandy c.1900-1910s

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York Street Colombo early 1900s

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The General Post Office (G.P.O) Colombo

In the year 1796 the British Colonial government took over…

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Chatham Street Colombo 1890-1900

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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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