Western Province (province)
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 162 Collections and/or Records:
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In Colombo Harbour, 1907
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 1/20
Scope and Contents
View of launch and jetty lighthouse from steamer.
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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In Colombo Harbour, 1907
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 1/21
Scope and Contents
Showing black crows flying around.
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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In Colombo Harbour, 1907
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 1/22
Scope and Contents
Landscape format. Looking back at the Ortona.
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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In Colombo Harbour, 1907
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 1/23
Scope and Contents
Approaching the landing stage [taken from small boat].
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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[In Victoria Park, Colombo], 1903
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y309993C(LS)/122
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
A collection of glass lantern slides, 82 x 82 mm, mostly of Samoa, taken by John Snowden Smithson. Smithson visited Samoa on holiday and presumably the remaining slides (5 of them unidentified, 13 of Yosemite National Park and 10 of Ceylon), together with a map, date from the same period. None of the slides are captioned, but the first 91 slides have numbers on their left hand corners, running from 20/10 to 30/9, with a few gaps, and presumably represent the sequence in which the...
Dates:
1903
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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Kande, Colombo, 1907
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 1/45
Scope and Contents
Half-plate (landscape format). Two coolies on steps at crown [corner] of large reservoir tank at Malaga, Kande. See colouring of trees in painting 38. Sloping side of reservoir is green grass; steps are of white cement. Where man is working, bricks are red with white mortar. (Fisher)
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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Landing at Colombo : Their Royal Highnesses leaving the jetty for the railway station, 1901-04-12 - 1901-04-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/QM 2/2
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).
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Landing Chetty, Colombo, 1900
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Ceylon/1
Scope and Contents
The printed caption on the reverse reads: 'M.B. Uduman's Copyright No. 6. Printed in Saxony. Published by 'The Travellers Mart', 14 York and Ballie Street, Colombo'.
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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Main street in the city of Colombo, Ceylon, 1960 - 1969
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y303L/1
Scope and Contents
242 x 192 mm. View looking along the street (? Chatham Street), with cars and rickshaws to the foreground.
Dates:
1960 - 1969
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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Maldive fleet in Colombo Harbour, 1907-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 2/185
Scope and Contents
Trading vessels from the Maldive Islands. The vessels are part of a trading fleet from the Maldive Islands. An annual tribute is brought from these Islands and ceremoniously presented to the Governor of Ceylon at Colombo. (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).
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Maldive fleet in Colombo Harbour, 1907-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 2/186
Scope and Contents
Trading vessels from the Maldive Islands. The vessels are part of a trading fleet from the Maldive Islands. An annual tribute is brought from these Islands and ceremoniously presented to the Governor of Ceylon at Colombo. (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).
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Maldive fleet in Colombo Harbour, 1907-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 2/187
Scope and Contents
Trading vessels from the Maldive Islands. The vessels are part of a trading fleet from the Maldive Islands. An annual tribute is brought from these Islands and ceremoniously presented to the Governor of Ceylon at Colombo. (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).
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Maldive fleet in Colombo Harbour, 1907-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 2/188
Scope and Contents
Trading vessels from the Maldive Islands. The vessels are part of a trading fleet from the Maldive Islands. An annual tribute is brought from these Islands and ceremoniously presented to the Governor of Ceylon at Colombo. (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).
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[Man with panniers], 1932
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/11/36
Scope and Contents
55 x 79 mm.
Dates:
1932
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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Masindi Port [i.e. Masini Port], 1925
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/6/39
Scope and Contents
140 x 70 mm. Showing boats moored in the port.
Dates:
1925
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
Miscellaneous, 1908 - 1914
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011B(LS)/420-464
Scope and Contents
Includes a number of scenes on board ship in 1914 and some miscellaneous unbacked slides which are largely duplicates, or similar to, those in other boxes.
Dates:
1908 - 1914
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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Moonlight in Columbo [i.e. Colombo] Harbour, 1890 - 1899
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304A/403
Scope and Contents
Approximately 200 x 140 mm. Photogravure. Probably photographed by F. Skeen.
Dates:
1890 - 1899
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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Mount Latvinia sea coast, Colombo, 1900
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Ceylon/9
Scope and Contents
The printed caption on the reverse reads: 'M.B. Uduman's Copyright No. 94. Printed in Saxony. Published by 'The Travellers Mart', 14 York and Ballie Street, Colombo'.
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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Mt. [i.e. Mount] Lavinia Hotel, Colombo, 1900
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Ceylon/18
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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Musketry Camp, Red Hill [Simonstad ], May 1884, 1884-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305K/119
Scope and Contents
202 x 128 mm. Showing a group of sailors posed outside their tents at Red Hill with a stony slope in the background.
Dates:
1884-05
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Sydney Tyers album
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No. 10. A street scene, Colombo, 1895 - 1900
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Ceylon/34
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. 11. Kayman's Gate, Pettah, 1895 - 1900
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Ceylon/31
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. 32. Rickshaw and bullock hackery, Colombo, 1895 - 1900
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Ceylon/36
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. 33. Colombo - Main Street, 1900
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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).