Amateur Snaps from Michael Roberts
Western Wall southern end
southern walls
south-western bastion … out of bounds
… the work extends to the rocky and grassy area alongside one section of the western wall south of the Boy’s Bathing Place …. and encompasses restoration of drainage channels/sewers
the northern walls to the west
the north west bastion area
… since there are shade trees the paving inserted beside the eastern walls seem to be less complicated and more simplified
Would be wonderful if they could reconstruct a faithful replica of the wooden structure of the original lighthouse and allow visitors to go up and take a look [for a fee and use the collection for rehabilitation works]. The old ‘ flagstaff ‘ which is almost exactly between the ladies sea bath and the gents [boys] sea bath [first partly destroyed by fire and later allowed to perish into rubble] could also be reconstructed to further enhance the majesty of the Fort.
Two Good Ideas BUNCHY … I will pass them on.
NB — i have two rare PIX of the old lighthouse. not sure if they will reporduce here within “Comments”
I have a picture also of the old lighthouse but do not remember from where I picked it up. Whoever is ‘in charge’ should take an initiative and form a ‘restoration committee’ of appropriate persons of stature to coordinate, monitor and execute the restoration.
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I am so thankful for all the information provided here. According to stories told in the family, My great grandfather was a lighthouse keeper in the Old lighthouse and as a child came to Galle many times….but could not get a proper location. But with pictures and the postings and the renovations….it all comes to light. I would appreciate if Bunchy and Thuppahi can allow me to make reference to some of the photos…ofcourse giving credit and reference to the source. Thank you and do keep in touch