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Kiplings Workplace
RUDYARD KIPLING The offices of the Civil and Military Gazette, Lahore, India, where Rudyard Kipling worked from 1882 to 1887. Date: 1865 - 1936
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This evocative photograph captures the offices of the Civil and Military Gazette, located in Lahore, India, where the renowned British author Rudyard Kipling worked from 1882 to 1887. The image transports us back in time to the British Raj era, a period of colonial rule in India that lasted from 1858 to 1947. The Civil and Military Gazette was a weekly English-language newspaper established in 1837, and Kipling joined its staff as a junior reporter at the age of just sixteen. During his five-year tenure, he honed his writing skills and gained invaluable experience, which would later influence his literary masterpieces. The photograph reveals a bustling workspace filled with typewriters, desks, and piles of papers. The walls are adorned with maps, charts, and other documents, reflecting the newspaper's focus on news and information related to the civil and military administration of India. The large windows allow natural light to filter in, while the high ceilings and fans suggest an attempt to mitigate the oppressive heat. The offices were located in a two-story building, which also housed the editorial offices of the prestigious Imperial Service Society. Kipling's experiences during his time in Lahore significantly influenced his writing, particularly his short stories and poems that depicted life in India during the British Raj. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past, providing a tangible connection to the history of Kipling's career and the colonial era in India. The offices of the Civil and Military Gazette in Lahore stand as a testament to the rich cultural and historical legacy of this period.
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