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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
Ruins & Religious
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Prints & Artwork
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Post-Colonial
Post-Colonial 39 posts
Village of Kadugannawa
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  • People & Portraits
  • Prints & Artwork

Village of Kadugannawa

Village of Kadugannawa 1800s #IMG763 Title: Village de Gatibanawa (Village…

Buddhist Priest & Young Pupils of Ceylon
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  • Ruins & Religious

Buddhist Priest & Young Pupils of Ceylon

Buddhist Priest & Young Pupils of Ceylon in early 1900s…

Ceylon Thrush bird – Turdus Cyanotis
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  • Animals & Wildlife
  • Prints & Artwork

Ceylon Thrush bird – Turdus Cyanotis

Antique Print of Turdus Cyanotis, (Thrush bird) in Ceylon #IMG761…

Hotel Suisse Kandy luggage label Sri Lanka
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  • Labels & Emblems
  • Prints & Artwork

Hotel Suisse Kandy luggage label Sri Lanka

Vintage luggage label Hotel Suisse Kandy - Ceylon 1920-1935 #IMG760

Queen’s Hotel Kandy Luggage Label 1950s
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Queen’s Hotel Kandy Luggage Label 1950s

Queen's Hotel Kandy Old Luggage Label 1950s #IMG759

Wild Dhole in Ceylon by William Jardine
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  • Animals & Wildlife
  • Drawings & Manuscripts
  • Prints & Artwork

Wild Dhole in Ceylon by William Jardine

Dhole of Ceylon by William Jardine 1839 #IMG758 Dhole (wild…

Erodia Amphilensis bird Ceylon 1826
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  • Animals & Wildlife
  • Drawings & Manuscripts
  • Prints & Artwork

Erodia Amphilensis bird Ceylon 1826

Erodia Amphilensis - PIED ERODIA ( Ceylon - Sri Lanka…

Galle Face Hotel luggage label early 1900s
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  • Prints & Artwork

Galle Face Hotel luggage label early 1900s

Galle Face Hotel luggage label early 1900s #IMG756

Colombo Port Customs Building Sri Lanka
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  • Buildings & Cities
  • Colombo Harbour

Colombo Port Customs Building Sri Lanka

Entrance to Passenger Jetty & Customs Building, Colombo Port 1910-1920s…

Grand Oriental Hotel, Ceylon luggage label
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  • Labels & Emblems
  • Post-Colonial

Grand Oriental Hotel, Ceylon luggage label

Grand Oriental Hotel luggage label, Ceylon early 1900s #IMG754

A Group of Indian Tamil Girls c.1880
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  • People & Lifestyle

A Group of Indian Tamil Girls c.1880

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Tom Tom (drums) beating in Sinhalese new year
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  • People & Lifestyle

Tom Tom (drums) beating in Sinhalese new year

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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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