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Seated group with tennis racquets. Unknown location, probably Kolkata. On-line Digital Images SC 1165243 Collection of photographs of Calcutta (Kolkata) and environs, West Bengal, India Seated group with tennis racquets. Unknown location, probably Kolkata. c. 1912 Item Level
Buildings on south east side of the Lal Dighi (BBD Bagh, formerly Dalhousie Square), Kolkata lit at night for the 1912 British royal visit. On-line Digital Images SC 1165245 Collection of photographs of Calcutta (Kolkata) and environs, West Bengal, India Buildings on south east side of the Lal Dighi (BBD Bagh, formerly Dalhousie Square), Kolkata lit at night for the 1912 British royal visit. c. 2/1912 Item Level
Probable 'burial' of a taziya into a water tank as part of the festival of Muharram, probably on the Maidan, Kolkata. On-line Digital Images SC 1165252 Collection of photographs of Calcutta (Kolkata) and environs, West Bengal, India Probable 'burial' of a taziya into a water tank as part of the festival of Muharram, probably on the Maidan, Kolkata. c. 1912 Item Level
Street scene outside the east (Lions) gate, Jagganath Temple, Puri, Orissa. On-line Digital Images SC 1165261 Collection of photographs of Calcutta (Kolkata) and environs, West Bengal, India Street scene outside the east (Lions) gate, Jagganath Temple, Puri, Orissa. c. 1912 Item Level
Riverside scene with bathers, looking north from Chatulal's Ghat towards Ram Chandra Goenka's Zenana (ladies) ghat, Kolkata. On-line Digital Images SC 1165267 Collection of photographs of Calcutta (Kolkata) and environs, West Bengal, India Riverside scene with bathers, looking north from Chatulal's Ghat towards Ram Chandra Goenka's Zenana (ladies) ghat, Kolkata. c. 1912 Item Level
Group gathered around sweet seller on the Maidan, Kolkata. The group includes non Bengalis, possibly visiting for a festival. On-line Digital Images SC 1165271 Collection of photographs of Calcutta (Kolkata) and environs, West Bengal, India Group gathered around sweet seller on the Maidan, Kolkata. The group includes non Bengalis, possibly visiting for a festival. c. 1912 Item Level
Street scene with possible game or betting with watching policeman, probably Kolkata. On-line Digital Images SC 1165273 Collection of photographs of Calcutta (Kolkata) and environs, West Bengal, India Street scene with possible game or betting with watching policeman, probably Kolkata. c. 1912 Item Level
Jain Temple complex, Kolkata. On-line Digital Images SC 1165275 Collection of photographs of Calcutta (Kolkata) and environs, West Bengal, India Jain Temple complex, Kolkata. c. 1912 Item Level
Ascetics or sadhus seated, possibly near Chandpal Ghat, Kolkata. On-line Digital Images SC 1165277 Collection of photographs of Calcutta (Kolkata) and environs, West Bengal, India Ascetics or sadhus seated, possibly near Chandpal Ghat, Kolkata. c. 1912 Item Level
Gwalior Memorial, Kolkata. The memorial, close to Fort William, was erected in the memory of British soldiers who died in the British expedition against the Maharajah of Gwalior. It was nicknamed the "Pepper Pot". Built around 1850 it has recently housed a coffee shop on the riverside. On-line Digital Images SC 1175672 Collection of photographs of Calcutta (Kolkata) and environs, West Bengal, India Gwalior Memorial, Kolkata. The memorial, close to Fort William, was erected in the memory of British soldiers who died in the British expedition against the Maharajah of Gwalior. It was nicknamed the "Pepper Pot". Built around 1850 it has recently housed a coffee shop on the riverside. c. 1912 Item Level
Seated group of woman and children on the Maidan, Kolkata. The family are likely to be pilgrims to a festival from outside Bengal. On-line Digital Images SC 1175674 Collection of photographs of Calcutta (Kolkata) and environs, West Bengal, India Seated group of woman and children on the Maidan, Kolkata. The family are likely to be pilgrims to a festival from outside Bengal. c. 1912 Item Level
Seated ascetics playing musical instruments, possibly pilgrims to a festival. On-line Digital Images SC 1175676 Collection of photographs of Calcutta (Kolkata) and environs, West Bengal, India Seated ascetics playing musical instruments, possibly pilgrims to a festival. c. 1912 Item Level
Crowded riverside with bathers and ferry near Chandpal Ghat, Kolkata. The jetty collapsed in the 1950's. On-line Digital Images SC 1175678 Collection of photographs of Calcutta (Kolkata) and environs, West Bengal, India Crowded riverside with bathers and ferry near Chandpal Ghat, Kolkata. The jetty collapsed in the 1950's. c. 1912 Item Level
View of Ordnance Building (now Military Accounts building), Esplanade Row East, Kolkata. Now the Foreign and Military Secretariat. The building was built with a wide verandah to give some protection from the heat. On-line Digital Images SC 1175680 Collection of photographs of Calcutta (Kolkata) and environs, West Bengal, India View of Ordnance Building (now Military Accounts building), Esplanade Row East, Kolkata. Now the Foreign and Military Secretariat. The building was built with a wide verandah to give some protection from the heat. c. 1912 Item Level
Customs House (now demolished), junction of BBD Bagh (Dalhousie Square) and Clive Street. Now the site of the Reserve Bank of India office block. On-line Digital Images SC 1175682 Collection of photographs of Calcutta (Kolkata) and environs, West Bengal, India Customs House (now demolished), junction of BBD Bagh (Dalhousie Square) and Clive Street. Now the site of the Reserve Bank of India office block. c. 1912 Item Level
Fishing boats on the river, Kolkata. On-line Digital Images SC 1175684 Collection of photographs of Calcutta (Kolkata) and environs, West Bengal, India Fishing boats on the river, Kolkata. c. 1912 Item Level
General Post Office seen across the Lal Dighi (water tank), with the Royal Insurance Buildings to the left and the Collectorate Buildings to the right, Kolkata. On-line Digital Images SC 1175707 Collection of photographs of Calcutta (Kolkata) and environs, West Bengal, India General Post Office seen across the Lal Dighi (water tank), with the Royal Insurance Buildings to the left and the Collectorate Buildings to the right, Kolkata. c. 1912 Item Level
Building viewed from street, name of Hastings House and a number 3 are on the gatepost. Unconfirmed that this is the Hastings House in Alipore, Kolkata, once the home of Warren Hastings, 1st Governor of Bengal. On-line Digital Images SC 1175710 Collection of photographs of Calcutta (Kolkata) and environs, West Bengal, India Building viewed from street, name of Hastings House and a number 3 are on the gatepost. Unconfirmed that this is the Hastings House in Alipore, Kolkata, once the home of Warren Hastings, 1st Governor of Bengal. c. 1912 Item Level
Riverbank with bathers and ship, probably from Chandpal Ghat, Kolkata. On-line Digital Images SC 1175712 Collection of photographs of Calcutta (Kolkata) and environs, West Bengal, India Riverbank with bathers and ship, probably from Chandpal Ghat, Kolkata. c. 1912 Item Level
Probable pilgrim with cow and calf, Kolkata. The High Court is visible in the background. On-line Digital Images SC 1175714 Collection of photographs of Calcutta (Kolkata) and environs, West Bengal, India Probable pilgrim with cow and calf, Kolkata. The High Court is visible in the background. c. 1912 Item Level
Seated ascetic or sadhu reciting from book, possible pilgrim, Kolkata. On-line Digital Images SC 1175716 Collection of photographs of Calcutta (Kolkata) and environs, West Bengal, India Seated ascetic or sadhu reciting from book, possible pilgrim, Kolkata. c. 1912 Item Level
Amputee on trolley, Kolkata. The High Court is visible in the background. On-line Digital Images SC 1175718 Collection of photographs of Calcutta (Kolkata) and environs, West Bengal, India Amputee on trolley, Kolkata. The High Court is visible in the background. c. 1912 Item Level
Street market at Babu Ghat, Kolkata. Also known as Rani Rashmoni Ghat. The ghat was founded by Rani Rashmoni in memory of her husband. The Dakshineshwar Kali Temple was also founded by Rani Rashmoni, who was a widow, successful businesswoman, philanthropist and leader of clashes against the British relating to taxation of the poor. Ahirtola Ghat and Nimtola Ghat were also built by Rani Rashmoni to allow access to river to the common people for bathing. On-line Digital Images SC 1175720 Collection of photographs of Calcutta (Kolkata) and environs, West Bengal, India Street market at Babu Ghat, Kolkata. Also known as Rani Rashmoni Ghat. The ghat was founded by Rani Rashmoni in memory of her husband. The Dakshineshwar Kali Temple was also founded by Rani Rashmoni, who was a widow, successful businesswoman, philanthropist and leader of clashes against the British relating to taxation of the poor. Ahirtola Ghat and Nimtola Ghat were also built by Rani Rashmoni to allow access to river to the common people for bathing. c. 1912 Item Level
Riverside scene with bathers, Chandpal Ghat, Kolkata. Bathers reached the river through tunnels under the railway line. On-line Digital Images SC 1175722 Collection of photographs of Calcutta (Kolkata) and environs, West Bengal, India Riverside scene with bathers, Chandpal Ghat, Kolkata. Bathers reached the river through tunnels under the railway line. c. 1912 Item Level