Victoria Memorial Eye & Ear Hospital, Colombo c1910s The Victoria Memorial Eye and Ear Hospital was established in 1906, it was named in honor of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897. This red-brick colonial building is in the Indo-Saracenic style and it was designed by Colombo based architect Edward Skinner. Photographer: Plate & Co, Colombo
Hello, I’ve recently discovered that my grandfather Leonard Matthews was stationed at these barracks with the 31st Company Royal Engineers on engineering services around the time of the above picture. I’m so fascinated to know this. I wonder if records would show correct dates
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Avril Chant.