Pictorial: “Ceylon” in the Nineteenth Century

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Collection of Photographs of People & their life, taken during British Colonial Era (1815-1948) which downloaded through Internet. With profound thanks to photographers (expatriates for sure), we are able to view how our life in Sri Lanka (Ceylon, Then) had been more than 100 years ago. Please observe what a peaceful life, humble clothing and charming atmosphere enjoyed between the late 1800s and early 1900s. Lets View, conserve and pass them for our next Generations ………….

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