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Dec 3, 2017

The Esplanade and Government House from Chowringhee - Calcutta (Kolkata) 1865

The Esplanade and Government House from Chowringhee - Calcutta (Kolkata) 1865 A view from the north end of Chowringhee Road, beside the carriage stand, looking north-west across the Dhurrumtollah Tank, towards the façades of the houses along Esplanade Row, with Government House at the extreme left. The flat-fronted, verandahed building behind the premises of William Coish & Co is the Adjutant-General's offices. Among the commercial premises on Esplanade Row are Mountain's Hotel, Madame Nielly (French milliner), Payne & Co's Belatee Bungalow and Thomson & Co.

Photographer:  Bourne and Shepherd
Source: British Library

Nov 24, 2017

St James's Church - Delhi c1860's

St James's Church - Delhi c1860's

Photographer: Samuel Bourne
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© Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Chandni Chowk, the Main Street in Delhi - c1860's

Chandni Chowk, the Main Street in Delhi - c1860's

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May 12, 2017

Bhendy Bazaar Road. Bombay (Mumbai) - Circa 1870's

Bhendy Bazaar Road. Bombay (Mumbai) - Circa 1870's

View of a busy urban road, lined with multi-story buildings and shopfronts. Also visible are a large number of people engaged in various activities, multiple bullock carts, and a horsecar.

Source: getty.edu

Oct 1, 2016