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The Sri lankan Historical Photo Archive

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Native Sinhalese Peons 1910
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  • People & Lifestyle
  • Portraits

Native Sinhalese Peons 1910

Native Singhalese Peons 1910 #015, Colombo, Ceylon

Native bullock hackery, late 1800’s
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  • People & Lifestyle
  • Travel & Transportation

Native bullock hackery, late 1800’s

Native bullock hackery #014

Village scene Sri lanka Pre 1900’s
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  • People & Lifestyle
  • Road Scenes

Village scene Sri lanka Pre 1900’s

Village scene Sri lanka Pre 1900s #013

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  • Ethnicity
  • People & Lifestyle

Gampola Kandyan Chiefs, Ceylon

Photographer/Publisher: Charles T. Scowen and Co.

Bullock Hackery, Ceylon
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  • People & Lifestyle
  • Travel & Transportation

Bullock Hackery, Ceylon

Bullock Hackery, Ceylon

Weighing fresh Ceylon Tea Leaf
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  • Agriculture & Plantations
  • Ceylon Tea
  • People & Lifestyle

Weighing fresh Ceylon Tea Leaf

Weighing fresh Ceylon Tea Leaf Weighing the fresh tea leaf,…

Street Scene,  Singhalese shops at Kandy
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  • People & Lifestyle
  • Trades & Professions

Street Scene, Singhalese shops at Kandy

Kandy Street Scene and Shops Natives Boutiques, Kandy, CeylonDate:- circa…

Tea estate bangalow, badulla, ceylon, late 1800’s
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  • Buildings & Cities
  • Colonial Architecture

Tea estate bangalow, badulla, ceylon, late 1800’s

Tea estate bangalow, badulla, ceylon, late 1800s #008

Singhalese Race Bull and cart – colombo
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  • People & Lifestyle
  • Travel & Transportation

Singhalese Race Bull and cart – colombo

Singhalese Race Bull and Cart Colombo early 1900

Native Singalese Girl, Sri Lanka
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  • People & Lifestyle
  • Portraits

Native Singalese Girl, Sri Lanka

Native Sinhalese Girl #006

Road to Ramboda, Ceylon, late 1800’s
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  • Mountain Views
  • Nature & Landscape

Road to Ramboda, Ceylon, late 1800’s

Road to Ramboda, Ceylon, late 1800s P005 Date: Late 1800's…

Female laborers peeling coffee using traditional methods
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  • Agriculture & Plantations
  • Ceylon Tea
  • People & Lifestyle

Female laborers peeling coffee using traditional methods

Pounding Ceylon Coffee, Late 1870's #004 Photographer/Publisher: Charles T. Scowen…

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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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