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The Sri lankan Historical Photo Archive

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Colombo Harbour from Queens Street, Ceylon c.1885

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Galle face hotel, Colombo 1890’s
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Galle face hotel, Colombo 1890’s

Galle face hotel, Colombo, Sri LankaOld photo of the famous galle…

Galle face colombo, Late 1800’s
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Galle face colombo, Late 1800’s

Galle face colombo, Late 1800's

Galle Harbour – Sri Lanka
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Galle Harbour – Sri Lanka

Galle Fort, Harbour, Early 1900's Sri Lanka

Colombo Harbor Ceylon 1908
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Colombo Harbor Ceylon 1908

Colombo Harbor Ceylon 1908 "Kolamba" (Anglicised "Colombo") is a Sinhalese…

Colombo Main St, Ceylon
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Colombo Main St, Ceylon

Electric Tram on Main St, Colombo

Colombo Post Office, Royal Mail Truck 1925 Ceylon
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Colombo Post Office, Royal Mail Truck 1925 Ceylon

Colombo Post Office, Royal Mail Truck 1925

Colombo Street Kandy, 1925c Ceylon
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Colombo Street Kandy, 1925c Ceylon

Colombo Street 1925 Kandy, Sri Lanka Ceylon Colombo Steet Kandy,…

Queen Street, Colombo, Ceylon 1910s
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Queen Street, Colombo, Ceylon 1910s

Queen Street, Clock Tower in the distance, Colombo Ceylon ca.…

Colombo harbour 1884, Ceylon
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Colombo harbour 1884, Ceylon

Colombo harbour 1884, Ceylon

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Early 1900’s Union Place Colombo Ceylon

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Colombo harbour & wharf bullock carts, 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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