Busy street scene, Main street, Colombo, Sri Lanka in 1980's…
Category: Post-Colonial
Explore the history of Sri Lanka after gaining independence in 1948. This collection highlights the country’s journey through political, cultural, and social transformations, capturing significant moments, rare photographs, and historical insights from the post-colonial era.
The Honorable I.M.R.A Iriyagolle, Politician 1965–1970
Honourable I.M.R.A Iriyagolle, Cabinet Minister of Education and Cultural Affairs…
The Holy Shrine Of Kataragama, Sri Lanka 1966
Kataragama Kataragama Maha Dêvalê in 1966 Kataragama (also Katharagama, Katirkamam…
Port building at Colombo harbour 1960s
Port building at Colombo harbour 1960s #IMG785 Port building at…
Gafoor Building on Main Street, Colombo
Gafoor Building on Main Street, Colombo c.1950s #IMG773 Due to…
1952 Prime Minister D.S Senanayake Ceylon
1952 Prime Minister D.S Senanayake Ceylon #IMG769 The Death of…
Grand Oriental Hotel, Ceylon luggage label
Grand Oriental Hotel luggage label, Ceylon early 1900s #IMG754
Hotel Ceylon Inter-continental, Colombo 1979
Ceylon Intercontinental Hotel was open in 1973, built by Mr.…