Colombo (inhabited place)
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 174 Collections and/or Records:
Item
No. 33. Colombo - Main Street, 1900
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Ceylon/15
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Monochrome postcards, mainly of Colombo scenes, published by W.H.L. Skeen and Co.
Dates:
1900
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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No. 47. Colombo [Grand Oriental Hotel], 1900
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Ceylon/17
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Monochrome postcards, mainly of Colombo scenes, published by W.H.L. Skeen and Co.
Dates:
1900
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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No. 57. Colombo Breakwater, 1900
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Ceylon/13
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Monochrome postcards, mainly of Colombo scenes, published by W.H.L. Skeen and Co.
Dates:
1900
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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No. 79. Street scene in Pettah, Colombo, 1895 - 1900
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Ceylon/32
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Monochrome postcards showing views in Colombo, Kandy and the ruined cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, published by Platé Ltd.
Dates:
1895 - 1900
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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No. 84. Dhoby in Colombo Lake, 1895 - 1900
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Ceylon/37
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Monochrome postcards showing views in Colombo, Kandy and the ruined cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, published by Platé Ltd.
Dates:
1895 - 1900
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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No. 86. York Street, Colombo, 1895 - 1900
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Ceylon/30
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Monochrome postcards showing views in Colombo, Kandy and the ruined cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, published by Platé Ltd.
Dates:
1895 - 1900
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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No. 88. Double bullock cart, Colombo, 1895 - 1900
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Ceylon/35
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Monochrome postcards showing views in Colombo, Kandy and the ruined cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, published by Platé Ltd.
Dates:
1895 - 1900
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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No. 89. - The Native Quarter, Slave Island, Colombo [historic title], 1895 - 1900
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Ceylon/33
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Monochrome postcards showing views in Colombo, Kandy and the ruined cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, published by Platé Ltd.
Dates:
1895 - 1900
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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No. 92. Colpetty Road, showing Colombo Club, 1895 - 1900
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Ceylon/29
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Monochrome postcards showing views in Colombo, Kandy and the ruined cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, published by Platé Ltd.
Dates:
1895 - 1900
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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No. 102. Chatham Street, Colombo, 1900
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Ceylon/16
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Monochrome postcards, mainly of Colombo scenes, published by W.H.L. Skeen and Co.
Dates:
1900
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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No. 109. Hindu temple, Colombo, 1900
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Ceylon/20
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Monochrome postcards, mainly of Colombo scenes, published by W.H.L. Skeen and Co.
Dates:
1900
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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No. 119. Native fruit stall, Colombo, 1900
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Ceylon/21
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Monochrome postcards, mainly of Colombo scenes, published by W.H.L. Skeen and Co.
Dates:
1900
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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No. 131. Kandy, Castle Hill Street, 1895 - 1900
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Ceylon/38
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Monochrome postcards showing views in Colombo, Kandy and the ruined cities of Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, published by Platé Ltd.
Dates:
1895 - 1900
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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No. 331. The landing jetty, Colombo, 1900
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Ceylon/14
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Monochrome postcards, mainly of Colombo scenes, published by W.H.L. Skeen and Co.
Dates:
1900
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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No. 343. Rickshaws - Colombo, 1900
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Ceylon/22
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Monochrome postcards, mainly of Colombo scenes, published by W.H.L. Skeen and Co.
Dates:
1900
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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One side of open air market in the Pettah, 1907
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 1/43
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate. [No print]. Print missing.
Dates:
1907
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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P and O. S.S. 'Nepaul' at Colombo, Dec. 12.89, 12.30 noon, sunny, F.32, 2 secs, 1889-12-12
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30377H/4
Scope and Contents
Ship at anchor.
Dates:
1889-12-12
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Panoramic view of Colombo Harbour, 1901-04-12 - 1901-04-15
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/QM 2/39
Scope and Contents
From the File:
A collection of platinum prints, 280 x 225 mm, mounted in a volume bound in red leather with 'The Royal Visit to Ceylon April, 1901' and the Royal Arms on the front cover. They are by various photographers and record the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York (later H.M. King George V and H.M. Queen Mary) 12-15 April, 1901. The prints are mounted on cardboard pages and have printed captions, which have been recorded as found. They may include language which is...
Dates:
1901-04-12 - 1901-04-15
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Item
Panoramic view of Colombo Harbour, 1901-04-12 - 1901-04-15
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/QM 2/40
Scope and Contents
From the File:
A collection of platinum prints, 280 x 225 mm, mounted in a volume bound in red leather with 'The Royal Visit to Ceylon April, 1901' and the Royal Arms on the front cover. They are by various photographers and record the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York (later H.M. King George V and H.M. Queen Mary) 12-15 April, 1901. The prints are mounted on cardboard pages and have printed captions, which have been recorded as found. They may include language which is...
Dates:
1901-04-12 - 1901-04-15
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
File
Personal account of Sir John Bagnall of his escape from Singapore, 2007
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 367/2
Scope and Contents
This is a condensed version of the narrative held at 367/1, which has been edited by Jean Benitz (6 sheets).
Dates:
2007
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Public letter writer outside G.P.O., Colombo, 1907-12
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 2/178
Scope and Contents
From the File:
The album now contains photographs numbered in the range 168-346 (originally there were 165). Added numbers are: 200A, 263A, 270A-D, 280A, 296A, 335A-B; spoiled: 234; not used: 170, 172, 173, 175, 199, 203, 204, 216, 226, 228, 240-242, 253, 255, 257, 258, 262, 300, 314, 325, 326, 334; missing: 333. Numbers 270A-D and 280A are by Hutchins. The photographs are not arranged totally in numerical order within the album so that 280A follows 337. Subjects covered in this album...
Dates:
1907-12
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Item
Public letter writer outside G.P.O., Colombo, 1907-12
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 2/179
Scope and Contents
From the File:
The album now contains photographs numbered in the range 168-346 (originally there were 165). Added numbers are: 200A, 263A, 270A-D, 280A, 296A, 335A-B; spoiled: 234; not used: 170, 172, 173, 175, 199, 203, 204, 216, 226, 228, 240-242, 253, 255, 257, 258, 262, 300, 314, 325, 326, 334; missing: 333. Numbers 270A-D and 280A are by Hutchins. The photographs are not arranged totally in numerical order within the album so that 280A follows 337. Subjects covered in this album...
Dates:
1907-12
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Item
Public letter writer outside G.P.O., Colombo, 1907-12
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 2/180
Scope and Contents
From the File:
The album now contains photographs numbered in the range 168-346 (originally there were 165). Added numbers are: 200A, 263A, 270A-D, 280A, 296A, 335A-B; spoiled: 234; not used: 170, 172, 173, 175, 199, 203, 204, 216, 226, 228, 240-242, 253, 255, 257, 258, 262, 300, 314, 325, 326, 334; missing: 333. Numbers 270A-D and 280A are by Hutchins. The photographs are not arranged totally in numerical order within the album so that 280A follows 337. Subjects covered in this album...
Dates:
1907-12
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Item
Public letter writers outside G.P.O. Colombo, 1907-12
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 2/184
Scope and Contents
From the File:
The album now contains photographs numbered in the range 168-346 (originally there were 165). Added numbers are: 200A, 263A, 270A-D, 280A, 296A, 335A-B; spoiled: 234; not used: 170, 172, 173, 175, 199, 203, 204, 216, 226, 228, 240-242, 253, 255, 257, 258, 262, 300, 314, 325, 326, 334; missing: 333. Numbers 270A-D and 280A are by Hutchins. The photographs are not arranged totally in numerical order within the album so that 280A follows 337. Subjects covered in this album...
Dates:
1907-12
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Queens House Colombo, 1907-12
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 2/182
Scope and Contents
The garden is a public garden. (Fisher).
Dates:
1907-12
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).