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The Sri lankan Historical Photo Archive

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Buildings & Cities 194 posts
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Nature & Landscape 66 posts
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People & Lifestyle 299 posts
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Ruins & Religious 75 posts
Prints & Artwork
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Post-Colonial
Post-Colonial 39 posts
Native Sinhalese Toddy collector
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  • People & Lifestyle
  • Portraits
  • Trades & Professions

Native Sinhalese Toddy collector

Native Sinhalese Toddy collector #IMG775 Toddy (Raa) is the sap…

Kandy lake bund & steps towards Temple
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  • Buildings & Cities
  • City of Kandy

Kandy lake bund & steps towards Temple

Kandy lake bund, near Temple of the tooth late 1800s…

Gafoor Building on Main Street, Colombo
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  • City of Colombo
  • Post-Colonial

Gafoor Building on Main Street, Colombo

Gafoor Building on Main Street, Colombo c.1950s #IMG773 Due to…

Sinhalese man (Low-Country) Sri Lanka c.1920-30
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  • People & Lifestyle
  • Portraits

Sinhalese man (Low-Country) Sri Lanka c.1920-30

Native Low-Country Sinhalese man Sri Lanka c.1920-30 #IMG772

Men loading Tea Boxes on to a Truck (Lorry)
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  • Buildings & Cities
  • Colombo Harbour

Men loading Tea Boxes on to a Truck (Lorry)

Men loading Tea Boxes on to a Truck (Lorry) Ceylon…

The Destruction of Tropical Forests in Sri Lanka
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  • Mountain Views
  • Nature & Landscape
  • Plantations

The Destruction of Tropical Forests in Sri Lanka

The Destruction of Tropical Forests in Sri Lanka c.1880 #IMG770…

1952 Prime Minister D.S Senanayake Ceylon
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  • Political & Social
  • Post-Colonial

1952 Prime Minister D.S Senanayake Ceylon

1952 Prime Minister D.S Senanayake Ceylon #IMG769 The Death of…

Galle face hotel luggage label advertising
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  • Prints & Artwork
  • Vintage Posters

Galle face hotel luggage label advertising

Galle face hotel luggage label advertising #IMG768

Sinhalese mat makers near Kandy 1880
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  • Manufacturing & Trade
  • People & Lifestyle

Sinhalese mat makers near Kandy 1880

Sinhalese mat makers near Kandy 1880 by Skeen #IMG767

1959 Tetley Advertising Trincomalee Wharf Sri Lanka
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  • Old Advertisments
  • Prints & Artwork

1959 Tetley Advertising Trincomalee Wharf Sri Lanka

Magazine advertising: Tetley's Tea Taster Trincomalee Wharf , Sri Lanka…

Galle face hotel luggage label, Sri Lanka
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  • Old Advertisments
  • Prints & Artwork
  • Vintage Posters

Galle face hotel luggage label, Sri Lanka

Galle face hotel & BOAC Promotional Flyer, Sri Lanka 1955-1965…

Ceylon Tea – A set of 24 picture cards
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  • Old Advertisments
  • Prints & Artwork
  • Vintage Posters

Ceylon Tea – A set of 24 picture cards

No. 1. The Island of Ceylon "Pearl of the East"…

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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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