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The Sri lankan Historical Photo Archive

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Post-Colonial
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View of the Harbour from Clock Tower, Colombo
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  • Buildings & Cities

View of the Harbour from Clock Tower, Colombo

Harbour from Clock Tower, Colombo, Ceylon c.1875 #IMG309

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  • People & Lifestyle

Old fig tree on the Colombo Galle Road, near Kalutara 1875

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  • People & Lifestyle

Workers at the Lipton Bandara Eliya Tea Estate in, Ceylon

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‘Sensation Rock’ on the incline between Colombo and Kandy, Ceylon

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  • Buildings & Cities

Grand Oriental Hotel, Colombo, Ceylon 1880

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  • Ruins & Religious

Nalanda Gedige – The “Abu Simbel” of Sri Lanka 1880-1890

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Looking across palm trees to the harbour of Colombo in Ceylon c.1880

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  • Nature & Landscape

Nuwara Eliya, The Hills in Ceylon

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  • Post-Colonial

State council, Secretariat, Colombo, Ceylon – 1940s

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The New Town Hall, Colombo Ceylon – 1940s

Colombo Municipal Council Sri Lanka in 1940s (more…)

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  • Ruins & Religious

Elephant carrying tribute to the Buddhist temple, Sri Lanka

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  • People & Lifestyle

A young girl on the Kandy Road, Ceylon 1937

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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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