Colombo Collection

Poster for Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line to Australia
Poster for the Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line: cruises to Australia via the Suez Canal and Colombo (one class only)

Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Date: circa 1910

Ox-pulled wagon - Lipton Tea Company
Colombo, Sri Lanka - a wagon of the Lipton Ltd. Tea company bearing a mass of wooden tea chests and pulled by a pair of white oxen. Date: circa 1910s

Sri Lanka - Galle - Galle Face Hotel

Playing the Rabana drum - Sinhalese - Colombo, Sri Lanka
Playing the Rabana drum - Sinhalese people - Colombo, Sri Lanka. The Maha (big) Rabana or Banku (bench) Rabana, played by two or more people at a time is used at wedding festivals

Poster depicting Colombo, Ceylon
Poster for the Empire Marketing Board, depicting dock workers loading and unloading cargo at Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Street vendors, Colombo, Ceylon (Sri Lanka) circa 1890s. Date: circa 1890s

Colombo, Sri Lanka - Native Boutique Date: circa 1920s

Shri Kathirvelayutha Swamy Kovil, a Hindu Temple, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Asia

Poster advertising Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line cruises from England to Australia, via the Suez Canal and Colombo

Sri Lanka / Colombo C1700
Colombo: general view, with ships in the harbour

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders at Ceylon (engraving)
1062161 The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders at Ceylon (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders at Ceylon)

Departure from Ratmanala Aerodrome Colombo
Departure from Ratmanala Aerodrome, Colombo, of the first Empire Air Mail service, 28 February 1938. Carried by a Waco YQC-6 biplane operated by Tata Air Lines, the 1

Unloading cargo at Colombo. British Empire Marketing Board poster, 1928
CEYLONESE DOCKWORKERS. Unloading cargo at Colombo. British Empire Marketing Board poster, 1928

Old colonial style house in suburbs, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Asia

Lotus Tower on Beira Lake at dawn, Colombo, Sri Lanka

A view of Colombo, 1850
3480117 A view of Colombo, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a view of Colombo; the capital of Sri Lanka; during the 1800s. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Illustration depicting a Dissection, 1559 (woodcut print)
1764830 A Illustration depicting a Dissection, 1559 (woodcut print); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Illustration depicting a Dissection. From 'De re Anatomica Libri XV')

The Birthplace of Columbus in Genoa, Italy, from 'The Great Explorers Columbus and Vasco Da Gama' (print)
3742814 The Birthplace of Columbus in Genoa, Italy, from 'The Great Explorers Columbus and Vasco Da Gama' (print) by English School

Colombo Sri Lanka Skyline
Michael Tompsett

Colombo Sri Lanka Skyline
Michael Tompsett

The First Landing of Columbus on San Salvador Island, West Indies, from The Great Explorers Columbus and Vasco Da Gama
3742815 The First Landing of Columbus on San Salvador Island, West Indies, from The Great Explorers Columbus and Vasco Da Gama, after a print in De Bry's Voyages

Alloy-Wheel Guy
Samara Ratnayake

Asia, Sri Lanka, Colombo, City Centre skyline; downtown & Port City district, Colombo Lotus Tower; buildings in Pettah & Fort, docks & lagoon

Asia, Sri Lanka, Colombo, Seema Malaka Buddhist temple on Beira Lake with Colombo City Skyline

Statue of sitting Buddha a Gangaramaya temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka

Buddha statue at Seema Malakaya, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Statue of Sir W M Gregory outside National Museum, Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka - Colombo, Seema Malaka Temple on Beira Lake city landscape

Sri Lanka - Colombo, Seema Malaka Temple, centre of town, city landscape

Sri Lanka - Colombo, tuk-tuk taxi, typical way of transportation

Colombo, Sri Lanka - Lipton Ltd. Tea Company - Maddema Mills - note the ox-pulled tea wagons, each individually numbered (see also: 10296761). Date: circa 1905

Bannanas for sale, Market, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Sri Kailasanathar Hindu Temple, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Statues of sitting Buddhas a Gangaramaya temple in Colombo, Sri Lanka

View over Colombo, Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Colombo, Beira Lake, Seema Malaka Buddhist Temple

Buddha statues at Seema Malakaya temple, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Statue at Seema Malakaya on Bere Lake, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Lighthouse Clock Tower, Fort, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Statues at Seema Malakaya on Bere Lake, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Old Dutch Hospital Shopping Precinct, Fort, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Tuk tuks parked outside Galle Face Hotel at sunset, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Seema Malakaya on Bere Lake, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Lotus Tower on Beira Lake at sunrise, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Galle Face Green and Galle Face Beach, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Mount Lavinia Beach, Mount Lavinia, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Galle Face Hotel, Kollupitiya, Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Discover the vibrant tapestry of Colombo, Sri Lanka - a city steeped in history and cultural diversity. Step back in time with a vintage poster for Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line to Australia, reminding us of the city's colonial connections. Immerse yourself in luxury at the iconic Galle Face Hotel, where elegance meets breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. Experience the charm of yesteryears as you witness an ox-pulled wagon belonging to Lipton Tea Company, showcasing the island's rich tea heritage. Explore Galle, a coastal gem known for its stunning architecture and home to another enchanting Galle Face Hotel. Indulge your senses with traditional Sinhalese music as skilled hands play the Rabana drum, capturing the essence of Colombo's vibrant cultural scene. Admire a captivating poster depicting Colombo's allure during its days as Ceylon. Witness history come alive through an engraving featuring The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders stationed in Ceylon - a testament to Colombo's strategic importance throughout time. Get lost amidst colorful native boutiques that offer unique treasures from this exotic land. Embark on unforgettable cruises offered by Aberdeen & Commonwealth Line and let them transport you across oceans towards new adventures. Transport yourself back to 1890s with street vendors bustling around Colombo streets, creating an atmosphere filled with nostalgia. Marvel at Shri Kathirvelayutha Swamy Kovil, a Hindu Temple that stands tall as a symbol of religious harmony within this diverse cityscape. Bid farewell or welcome visitors at Ratmanala Aerodrome - witness departures and arrivals that connect people from all corners of the world. Colombo beckons travelers seeking both tradition and modernity; it is truly Asia’s gateway offering glimpses into its storied past while embracing progress.