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The Sri lankan Historical Photo Archive

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Kandyan Dancer Sri Lanka 1979
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Kandyan Dancer Sri Lanka 1979

Kandyan Dancer Sri Lanka 1979 #IMG707 Photograph by J.L Morison

Fort of Galle from the Peninsular
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Fort of Galle from the Peninsular

Fort of Galle from the Peninsular and oriental company's station…

Gordon Gardens Colombo Ceylon 1920-1930s
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Gordon Gardens Colombo Ceylon 1920-1930s

Gordon Gardens Colombo Ceylon 1920-1930s #IMG705

Traditional Kandyan Wedding Sri Lanka 1938
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Traditional Kandyan Wedding Sri Lanka 1938

Traditional Kandyan Wedding, Sri Lanka 1938 #IMG704

Artists view of Bay of Trincomalee c1800s
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Artists view of Bay of Trincomalee c1800s

Artists view of Bay of Trincomalee c1800s #IMG703 Image submitted…

Rickshaws or rickshas, Colombo Sri Lanka
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Rickshaws or rickshas, Colombo Sri Lanka

Rickshaws or rickshas, Colombo Sri Lanka early 1900s #IMG702 Published…

Thonigala Stone Inscription Sri Lanka
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Thonigala Stone Inscription Sri Lanka

Thonigala Stone Inscription Sri Lanka #IMG701 (more…)

Nagirikanda inscriptions of Sri Lanka
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Nagirikanda inscriptions of Sri Lanka

Nagirikanda inscriptions of Sri Lanka #IMG700

Anuradhapura Hotel & Thuparama Dagoba
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Anuradhapura Hotel & Thuparama Dagoba

Anuradhapura Hotel & Thuparama Dagoba Postcard C.1910 #IMG699

Colombo Fort Lighthouse Clock Tower 1927-8
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Colombo Fort Lighthouse Clock Tower 1927-8

Colombo Fort Lighthouse Clock Tower 1927-8 #IMG698

Luggage Label, Queen’s Hotel Kandy c.1927-30
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Luggage Label, Queen’s Hotel Kandy c.1927-30

Queen'S Hotel Kandy, Luggage Label, Ceylon C.1927-30 #IMG697

Church at Marawila, Sri Lanka 1932
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Church at Marawila, Sri Lanka 1932

Marawila Church, Sri Lanka 1932 #IMG696

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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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