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The Sri lankan Historical Photo Archive

Buildings & Cities
Buildings & Cities 194 posts
Nature & Landscape
Nature & Landscape 66 posts
People & Lifestyle
People & Lifestyle 298 posts
Ruins & Religious
Ruins & Religious 75 posts
Prints & Artwork
Prints & Artwork 128 posts
Post-Colonial
Post-Colonial 39 posts
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Bullock cart near Kandy, Ceylon 1930 – 1940

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Empire Theatre (cinema) Colombo Ceylon 1941

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York Street Colombo, Ceylon c.1910

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  • People & Lifestyle

Coolies at work in a tea factory 1890

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Undergoing constructions of Colombo – Kandy Railway Line 1860

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Tea plantations near Devon Falls, Ceylon 1870

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Group of Tamil Coolie Women

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Cadet Battalion, Royal College, Colombo

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Railway going up from the plains of Colombo to Kandy, Ceylon

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  • People & Lifestyle

Natives Riding an Elephant near Kandy

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  • Ruins & Religious

Ruwanweli Dagoba and elephant wall (before restoration) in Ceylon 1927

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  • Prints & Artwork

View of the harbour at Galle from the east, 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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