Street Scene In Byculla British Era Bombay, 1923 Photo

Street Scene In Byculla British Era Bombay, 1923 Photo

A 1923 photo of a street scene in Byculla during British era Bombay (Mumbai). Slightly visible on the right is a motor car of the period, also seen are gas street light, tram tracks, and so on.

Under Bartle Frere’s Governorship (1862-1867) gas lighting was introduced in Mumbai in 1865. By the end of the year, there were 220 lamps, but which number gradually increased year by year. The introduction of gas was much appreciated and during 1866 several local gentlemen presented the Municipality with large ornamental lamps.

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Did you know- Bombay was owned by the British East India Company taken on lease from King Charles II in 1661. Right up to the end of the 18th century the Company periodically debated whether it was worth it to keep Bombay.  

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