West Bengal Collection (#9)

South view our house 2 Middleton Street Calcutta
South view of our house, 2 Middleton Street, Calcutta; Calcutta, West Bengal, India, Asia; April 1870; Albumen silver print

A Hindu holy man, or Sadhu, near Manikula on the outskirts of Kolkata

[Entrance to Botanical Gardens, Calcutta], 1850s. Creator: Captain R. B. Hill
[Entrance to Botanical Gardens, Calcutta], 1850s

Government House, Calcutta, 1850s. Creator: Unknown
Government House, Calcutta, 1850s

Vasco Da Gama Visiting the King of Calicut, 1498 (c1912). In 1498 Vasco da Gama landed in Calicut. His arrival has often been considered as the beginning of a new phase during which the control of

Woman subsistence fishing by touch of hand, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, March

Recycled leather being delivered by lorry to make potash, Sundarbans, Ganges Delta, West Bengal, India, February

People bathing in the Hooghly River from a ghat near the Howrah Bridge, Kolkata (Calcutta), West Bengal, India, Asia

Some of the 108 Shiva temples, built in concentric circles in 1809 by Maharaja Teja Chandra Bahadhur, Kalna, West Bengal, India, Asia

People with baskets on Howrah Bridge, Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Asia

The dilapidated Zenana Bathing Ghat behind the busy Mullik Ghat flower market near Howrah bridge. From here, devout Hindus bathe in the Hooghly River

A close up of Fresh Marigold garlands at the busy Mullik Ghat flower market near Howrah bridge

Modelled like a Greek Temple, the Cenotaph in the grounds of Flagstaff House at Barrackpore was erected as a Memorial to the Brave to commemorate those who fell in the battles of Java

The beautiful Neo-Gothic St Pauls Cathedral was built between 1839 and 1847. However, the earthquake of 1934 led to collapse of its tower which was rebuilt on the lines of the Bell Harry Tower of

A student relaxes beside the pillars of the impressive Hugli Imambara building which was built in 1858 and is used as a school for orphans

Raised on a high podium, the Pratapeswar Temple at Kalna is a 19th century temple with rich terracotta ornamentation

Red letter box India, Sikkim. Red letter box

India, West Bengal, Darjeeling, Happy Valley Tea Estate

Flower Market, Calcutta, West Bengal, India

Calcutta, West Bengal, India

Ghum Monastery, near Darjeeling, West Bengal, India. Ghum Monastery is the popular name for the Sampten Choling Buddhist Monastery

Fort William, c1880. Artist: Richard Principal Leitch
Fort William, c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Persian War (1856-1857). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. III, by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, c1880]

Staff of Macneill & Co.s Printing and Stationery Works, Calcutta, 1917. From The British Printer Vol. XXIV. [Raithby, Lawrence & Co. Ltd, London and Leicester, 1917]

Wazir Ali in Prison, c1799 (c1912). Wazir Ali Khan (1780-1817), assembled a rebellious army of several thousand men. A quickly assembled force commanded by General Erskine moved into Benares

Calcutta, 1788. Artist: Thomas Daniell
Calcutta, 1788. From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1925]

Chowringhee Road, Calcutta, c1940. Chowringhee, Kolkata, India. Chowringhee Road now known as Jawaharlal Nehru Road

Telegraph Office, Calcutta, c1900. Artist: Johnston & Hoffmann
Telegraph Office, Calcutta, c1900. The Central Telegraph Office established in 1876 by Lord Dalhousie (1812-1860), then Governor General of India sponsored the first telegraph services in India in

The Burmese Pagoda in Eden-Gardens. Calcutta, c1900. Eden Gardens, Calcutta, India, constructed in 1834 and named after Emily and Fanny Eden, the sisters of Lord Auckland

Great Eastern Hotel, Calcutta, c1920. The Great Eastern Hotel (Lalit Great Eastern Hotel), Kolkata, India, was established in 1840. [Bombay Photo Stores Ltd, Calcutta, c1920]

Parawallah (Native Policeman) Calcutta, c1900. [W. Newman & Co. Calcutta, c1900]

Lower Chitpore Road - Calcutta, c1910. Chitpur (Chitpore), Kolkata, West Bengal. Chitpur Road is Kolkatas oldest road

Central Avenue, Calcutta, c1900. Chittaranjan Avenue, previously Central Avenue, a principal north south thoroughfare in north and central Kolkata, India. [The Commercial Union, Calcutta, c1900]

Chartered Bank & Royal Exchange on Cleve St, Calcutta, c1900. Chartered Bank & Royal Exchange on Clive St, Calcutta, India

Howrah Floating Bridge, Calcutta, c1905
Howrah Floating Bridge, Calcutta, 1905. Howrah Bridge, a pontoon bridge over the Hooghly River in West Bengal, India. The Government of Bengal passed the Howrah Bridge Act in the year 1871 under

Calcutta - Secretariat Office, c1900. The Writers Building is the secretariat building of the State Government of West Bengal, India

Calcutta - Clive Street, c1900. Clive Street, Calcutta, West Bengal, named after Robert Clive (1725-1774) a military general in the East India Company

Calcutta - Bengal Bank, c1900. The Bank of Calcutta was founded on 2 June 1806, to fund General Wellesleys wars against Tipu Sultan and the Marathas

Calcutta - General Post-Office, c1900. The General Post Office, Kolkata, the central post office of the city of Kolkata and the chief post office of West Bengal. [Art Union, Calcutta, c1900]

Calcutta - Pagoda - Eden Garden, c1900. Eden Gardens, Calcutta, India, constructed in 1834 and named after Emily and Fanny Eden, the sisters of Lord Auckland

Calcutta - Grand Hotel, c1905. The Grand Hotel, now called the Oberoi Grand, Kolkata, India. [Art Union, Calcutta, c1905]

Death of Bishop Heber, 1846. Artist: James Sands
Death of Bishop Heber, 1846. Reginald Heber (1783-1826), English clergyman, and traveller, served as the Anglican Bishop of Calcutta until his sudden death at the age of 42

The Prince of Wales presiding at a Grand Chapter of the Star of India at Calcutta, 1875 (1908). From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 2, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A

Halwells (aka Holwell s) Memorial, Calcutta, c1910
Halwells (aka Holwell s) Memorial, Calcutta c1910. John Zephaniah Holwell (1711-1798) was one of the survivors of the Black Hole of Calcutta

High Court, Calcutta, c1906. The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India. It was established as the High Court of Judicature at Fort William on 1 July 1862 under the High Courts Act

The Lord Napier Staute, Calcutta, c1905. Napier was commissioned in the Bengal engineers in 1826. He served in the first and second Sikh Wars

The Grand Hotel, Calcutta, c1920. Built in an extravagant neoclassical style, the hotel was a popular spot amongst the English population of Calcutta

Calcutta, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Lantern slide

Indian woman with her child, Calcutta, India, late 19th or early 20th century. Postcard, printed in Germany

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West Bengal, located in the eastern part of India, is a state that boasts breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage. One of its most famous destinations is Darjeeling, known for its stunning views of the mighty Kanchenjunga, the third highest mountain peak in the world. At Merry Resorts in West Bengal, visitors can witness the mesmerizing view of Darjeeling and Kanchenjunga range. The sight of these majestic mountains against a clear blue sky is truly awe-inspiring. However, not all sights in it can serene. In Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal, one can find dangerous scaffolding towering over buildings as workers tirelessly construct new structures. This bustling metropolis showcases both modernity and tradition. One iconic landmark that stands tall amidst Kolkata's hustle and bustle is the Howrah Bridge. Spanning across the Hugli River, this architectural marvel connects two sides of Kolkata and offers a glimpse into its historical significance. Moving away from urban life to spiritual sanctuaries, Parasnath Jain Temple in Kolkata provides solace to devotees seeking inner peace. Its intricate architecture reflects devotion and faith. Calcutta (now known as Kolkata) has always been an enchanting city with a rich past. A 1835 painting by William Daniell depicts Calcutta's Garden House Reach during colonial times when British influence was at its peak. Darjeeling continues to captivate tourists with Bhutia Busty Gompa standing proudly against the backdrop of Kanchenjunga. This Buddhist monastery exudes tranquility amidst nature's grandeur. In Calcutta's flower market lies an explosion of colors - garlands made from roses and freesias adorn every corner. It showcases India's vibrant culture where flowers hold deep symbolic meaning for celebrations or religious rituals. A visit to Victoria Memorial takes you back to British rule; this magnificent white marble building was constructed to commemorate Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee.