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The Sri lankan Historical Photo Archive

Buildings & Cities
Buildings & Cities 196 posts
Nature & Landscape
Nature & Landscape 66 posts
People & Lifestyle
People & Lifestyle 302 posts
Ruins & Religious
Ruins & Religious 74 posts
Prints & Artwork
Prints & Artwork 128 posts
Post-Colonial
Post-Colonial 39 posts
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Tea Estate workers in Ceylon 1870s

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View of Colombo in Sri Lanka, dated c. 1850

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Undergoing constructions of Colombo to Kandy Railway 1860

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Capturing elephants in Ceylon. c.1825

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Temple of Buddha’s Tooth, Kandy 18 April 1870

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Tea planters & their clubhouse in the central hills of Ceylon 1880

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The Gateway at Fort Frederick (built in 1675), Trincomalee, Ceylon

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Natives washing in the lake at Colombo, Ceylon

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Colombo Central Railway Station, Ceylon 1860 to 1880

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Kadugannawa Railway Station, Ceylon

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Undergoing constructions of Colombo – Kandy Railroad 1860

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Elephants after their Bath, Ceylon

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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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