Chennai Collection

Map of Madras (Chennai), India, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of Map of Madras (Chennai), India, 19th Century

Anna Salai Road, Chennai (Madras), Tamil Nadu, India INDIA-Tamil Nadu-Chennai: Evening Traffic on Anna Salai Road © Walter Bibikow 2004

Balmadies Cinchona Plantation near Dolacamund, Madras Presidency (engraving)
1613541 Balmadies Cinchona Plantation near Dolacamund, Madras Presidency (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balmadies Cinchona Plantation near Dolacamund)

Shore temple at Mahabalipuram, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Asia

Interior, Exchange Hall, Madras, India (engraving)
8676767 Interior, Exchange Hall, Madras, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior, Exchange Hall, Madras, India)

The interior of the Madras Supreme Court, 1860 (engraving)
1579474 The interior of the Madras Supreme Court, 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the interior of the Madras Supreme Court. Located within the Madras High Court Building, India)

Chennai Skyline India
Michael Tompsett

Chennai Skyline India
Michael Tompsett

Exchange Hall, Madras, India (engraving)
8676805 Exchange Hall, Madras, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exchange Hall, Madras, India)

Garlanded
Rani George

A ruined temple near Madras, India, 1874. Stereoscopic slide. Detail

Temple Grand Festival - Chennai -India
B.Balaji

Dawn at Mahabalipuram Coast
BALASUBRAMANIAN GV

Coat of arms Lord Pigot 18th century
George Pigot, 1st Baron Pigot Bt (1719 a 1777) was the British governor of Madras (India). He was created an Irish peer as Baron Pigot in 1766

Surfing at Chennai
BALASUBRAMANIAN GV

No. 31 - Turban, material and pattern from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 1866 (cotton)
6351876 No. 31 - Turban, material and pattern from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 1866 (cotton) by British School, (19th century); Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

Earthmover turned people movers
BALASUBRAMANIAN GV

The Revenue Board Buildings, Madras (engraving)
5204607 The Revenue Board Buildings, Madras (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Revenue Board Buildings, Madras, Mr R F Chisholm, Architect)

Terminus of the Madras Railway (engraving)
1620976 Terminus of the Madras Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terminus of the Madras Railway)

The New Harbour Works at Madras (engraving)
1045219 The New Harbour Works at Madras (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Harbour Works at Madras)

India, Shooting Excursion in Malabar, Madras Presidency (engraving)
1060831 India, Shooting Excursion in Malabar, Madras Presidency (engraving) by Cooper, Alfred W. (fl.1850-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: India, Shooting Excursion in Malabar)

Round the World Yachting in the "Ceylon", XII, Madras (engraving)
1060676 Round the World Yachting in the " Ceylon", XII, Madras (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Surf-Boat at Madras going out to a Ship (engraving)
1105834 Surf-Boat at Madras going out to a Ship (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surf-Boat at Madras going out to a Ship)

Visit of the Rajah of Travancore to Madras (engraving)
1101574 Visit of the Rajah of Travancore to Madras (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of the Rajah of Travancore to Madras)

Gold and beetle wing embroidery sample from Madras, from
HMP394673 Gold and beetle wing embroidery sample from Madras, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson, published in 1866 (mixed media) by Indian School

Jain statue in Madras (Chennai) (chromolitho)
735922 Jain statue in Madras (Chennai) (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jain statue in Madras (Chennai)

Fishing boats, and view of Madras from the Jetty
19th century vintage photograph: Fishing boats, and view of Madras from the Jetty, Chennai

c. 1880s India - along waterfront, probably Madras Chennai
c.1880s India - along the waterfront, probably Madras Chennai

Massoolah Boats, Madras (engraving)
1613967 Massoolah Boats, Madras (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Massoolah Boats, Madras. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 April 1880)

St Andrews (Presbyterian) Church at Bangalore, Madras (engraving)
1611116 St Andrews (Presbyterian) Church at Bangalore, Madras (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Andrews (Presbyterian) Church at Bangalore, Madras

The Madras Army, Native Infantry, Grenadiers, 21st Regiment (engraving)
1587482 The Madras Army, Native Infantry, Grenadiers, 21st Regiment (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Madras Army, Native Infantry, Grenadiers)

Scenery of the Cauvery River, Madras Presidency (engraving)
1596804 Scenery of the Cauvery River, Madras Presidency (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenery of the Cauvery River, Madras Presidency)

An Indian Army Camp of Exercise in the Madras Presidency, the Elephant Battery (engraving)
1592036 An Indian Army Camp of Exercise in the Madras Presidency, the Elephant Battery (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Founding of Fort St George, Madras, by Francis Day of the East India Company, 1639 (litho)
6015033 Founding of Fort St George, Madras, by Francis Day of the East India Company, 1639 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Embroidered muslin sample from Madras, from The Collection of the Textile
HMP394678 Embroidered muslin sample from Madras, from The Collection of the Textile Manufacturers of India, by John Forbes Watson, published in 1866 (mixed media) by Indian School

Kannappan, from Tiruverkadu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 1011 AD (bronze)
834226 Kannappan, from Tiruverkadu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 1011 AD (bronze) by Indian School (11th century); 62x28 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Kannappan, one of the 63 Nayanmars)

The British Steamer "Bengal"bringing a Supposed Russian Prize into Madras Harbour (engraving)
1607675 The British Steamer " Bengal" bringing a Supposed Russian Prize into Madras Harbour (engraving) by English School

The Industrial and Agricultural Exhibition at Coimbatore, Madras Presidency (engraving)
1587366 The Industrial and Agricultural Exhibition at Coimbatore, Madras Presidency (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Indian National Congress at Madras (b / w photo)
1598440 The Indian National Congress at Madras (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Indian National Congress at Madras)

Fatal Accident at Fort St George, Madras (engraving)
1099289 Fatal Accident at Fort St George, Madras (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fatal Accident at Fort St George, Madras)

Opening of the Madras Railway (engraving)
1097735 Opening of the Madras Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Madras Railway)

Scenes in Madras (engraving)
1060687 Scenes in Madras (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes in Madras. Illustration for The Graphic)

Illumination of the Surf at Madras (engraving)
1105858 Illumination of the Surf at Madras (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illumination of the Surf at Madras)

The Prince at the Temple of Srivangam, Trichinopoly, Madras Presidency (engraving)
1105860 The Prince at the Temple of Srivangam, Trichinopoly, Madras Presidency (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince at the Temple of Srivangam)

Empress of India, State Howdahs manufactured for the Duke of Buckingham, Governor of Madras (engraving)
1059438 Empress of India, State Howdahs manufactured for the Duke of Buckingham, Governor of Madras (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Empress of India)

The Prince of Wales in India (engraving)
1059067 The Prince of Wales in India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales in India)

Opening of the Madras Exhibition, Fort George (engraving)
1608016 Opening of the Madras Exhibition, Fort George (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Madras Exhibition, Fort George)

Madras Testimonial to Major-General Sir Robert Dick (engraving)
1612052 Madras Testimonial to Major-General Sir Robert Dick (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madras Testimonial to Major-General Sir Robert Dick)

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"Exploring the Rich Heritage and Vibrant Present of Chennai, India" Discover the captivating charm of Chennai, formerly known as Madras, through its diverse attractions that blend history, culture, and natural beauty. Step back in time with a glimpse of the 19th-century Map of Madras, showcasing the city's evolution over centuries. Embark on a journey along Anna Salai Road, immersing yourself in the bustling energy of Tamil Nadu's capital. Marvel at the iconic skyline that defines modern-day Chennai while relishing its unique blend of tradition and progress. Indulge your senses at Mahabalipuram's Shore Temple, where ancient architectural marvels stand against a backdrop of crashing waves. Witness dawn breaking over Mahabalipuram Coast and experience an ethereal moment that will stay etched in your memory forever. Intrigue fills the air as smoke rises from shelled fuel tanks in Madras—a testament to its resilience during challenging times. Yet amidst it all, life thrives with adrenaline-pumping activities like surfing off Chennai's shores—an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers. Immerse yourself in local traditions by witnessing grand festivals held within magnificent temples—Chennai comes alive during these vibrant celebrations. Experience firsthand the pounding rhythm as rice is prepared using large pestle and mortar—a mesmerizing sight unique to this region. Uncover hidden gems like China Bazaar Road—a melting pot where cultures converge through commerce and community interactions. This road narrates tales from different eras while offering glimpses into everyday life in Tamil Nadu. As you explore this enchanting city adorned with historical landmarks such as Lord Pigot's coat of arms from the 18th century, let Chennai weave its magic around you. Let it be an invitation to delve deeper into India’s rich tapestry—one that seamlessly blends past glories with present aspirations.