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Lake Ulsoor the Once Beautiful Lake of Bangalore, 1900 PC A 1900 postcard of Lake Ulsoor the once beautiful lake of Bangalore (Bengaluru). The Ulsoor or Halasur or Alasur Lake is said to be a man-made lake. Created by Kempe Gowda II the chieftain of Karnataka in the 16th century. It was named after the old ....read more
Tennis Pastime For British Women In India, 1912 Photo Two British women are shown holding tennis racquets in this interesting 1912 group photo. A fashionably dressed European man and two other women are also visible. The two women with the racquets appear to be wearing tennis clothes appropriate to that time--long skirts with baggy blouses. The ....read more
Bangalore's Famous Commercial Street, 1955 Postcard An old 1955 photo postcard of Bangalore's (Bengaluru) famous shopping center Commercial Street. Once a popular shopping center for the European residents of British-era Bangalore. Winston Churchill bought imported articles, especially his cigars from this street. This narrow road was aptly named Commercial Street there was nothing that was not ....read more
1914 Old Book - Strangers Within The Gates Title - Strangers Within The Gates Author - Gabrielle Festing Publishers - William Blackwood And Sons, Edinburgh And London Year - 1914 This book 1914 Old Book - Strangers Within The Gates is about the establishment of an empire in India. After the publication of 'When Kings Rode ....read more
Photo Session of British Troops In Nizam's Hyderabad, 1900 Photo This 1900 photograph captures a photo session in progress featuring British troops in the Nizam’s Hyderabad. A man is seen holding an umbrella to shade the camera atop a porch. The camera equipment is draped in a black cloth, and British soldiers stand in formation, awaiting ....read more
South Parade Road In Bangalore During The British Era, 1895 Photo A rare 1895 photograph shows South Parade Road in Bangalore (Bengaluru) during the British era. Located close to the military parade grounds, South Parade Road was one of the most prominent streets during the colonial era. Much like Mount Road in Madras (Chennai), it was considered ....read more
European Woman During the British Era In Bangalore, 1877 Photo This 1877 carte de visite (CDV) photograph is of a young European woman during the British colonial era in Bangalore (now Bengaluru). The city at that time had a significant British presence, with government officials, military officers, and their families settling here. Bangalore came under British ....read more
Street Scene In British Era Bangalore, Old Postcard 1920. An old 1920 photo postcard of a street scene in the British Era Bangalore, now Bengaluru. Bangalore, is a city of imposing buildings, parks, and public gardens. So much so that once it had its claim to fame as the garden city of India. But now known ....read more
