Dalhousie Collection

British Barracks in Dalhousie
British Barracks at Dalhousie in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. Established in 1854, the town was named after Lord Dalhousie who was the British viceroy in India at that time. Date: circa 1910s

Kolkata - Government Offices - Dalhousie Square. Date: 1883

Fisherman at the Maussakele Reservoir between Dalhousie and Hatton, Nuwara Eliya District, Central Highlands, Sri Lanka, Asia

Portrait of James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie
3523072 Portrait of James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie; (add.info.: Portrait of James Broun-Ramsay, 1st Marquess of Dalhousie (1812-1860) a Scottish statesman

Map of India in 1856 (1906). From Cassells History of England, Vol. VI. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1906]

DECEASED WIFE'S SISTER
The DECEASED WIFE'S SISTER'S BILL is pushed through Parliament by Lord Dalhousie, allowing a man to marry his dead wife's sister if he chooses and she agrees Date: 1883

Sketches on the Way to an Indian Hill Station (engraving)
1061682 Sketches on the Way to an Indian Hill Station (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches on the Way to an Indian Hill Station)

Dalhousie Square, Calcutta, India. Vintage 19th century photograph

The Countess of Dalhousie (colour litho)
612721 The Countess of Dalhousie (colour litho) by Chartran, Theobald (1849-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Countess of Dalhousie, 1 December 1883, Vanity Fair)

"The Dalhousie, "wrecked off Beachy Head (engraving)
1097371 " The Dalhousie, " wrecked off Beachy Head (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Dalhousie, " wrecked off Beachy Head)

Burmese Pagoda, Eden Gardens, Calcutta, c1909. Creator: George Rose
Burmese Pagoda, Eden Gardens, Calcutta, c1909. The Buddhist pagoda was brought from Prome in Burma in 1854 by Lord Dalhousie and erected in the gardens in what is now Kolkata, India

Dalhousie Street, Rangoon, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Dalhousie Street, Rangoon, 1900. Named after Lord Dalhousie, the Governor of India in the colonial years. From " Typical Photographs of Burma - Burmese Life and Scenes". [Rowe & Co. Ltd

Statue of Lord Dalhousie, 1925. Creator: Unknown
Statue of Lord Dalhousie, 1925. From British Government in India, Volume Two, by Lord Curzon of Kedleston. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, New York, Toronto and Melbourne, 1925]

State Procession Bearing Presents from the Governor-General of India to the King of Ava, 1856. Procession of elephants with gifts from the British governor-general to the royal court at Ava (or Inwa)

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 Countess of Dalhousie, 1883. The wife of John Ramsay, 13th Earl of Dalhousie, MP for Liverpool. A print from Vanity Fair, 1st December 1883

Jocosa Ramsay Ne

Fox Maule Ramsay, 11Th Earl Of Dalhousie And 2Nd. Lord Panmure. 1801-1874. Scottish Politician. Engraved By D. J
Fox Maule Ramsay, 11Th Earl Of Dalhousie And 2Nd. Lord Panmure.1801-1874. Scottish Politician. Engraved By D.J. Pound From A Photograph By Mayall

Dalhousie Barrack building, Fort William, Calcutta
An elegant building at the Dalhousie Barracks, Fort William, Calcutta, showing British Architectural styles transplanted to India

Marquess Dalhousie
JAMES ANDREW BROWN RAMSAY, first marquess of DALHOUSIE, governor-general of India, watching as a block of stone is lowered into place... Date: 1812-1860

Countess of Dalhousie
COUNTESS OF DALHOUSIE daughter of Earl of Tankerville, wife of 13th Earl of Dalhousie, mother of five sons Date: 1857 - 1887

James Andrew Brown Ramsay, first marquis of Dalhousie (1812-1860) statesman in India

India - East Dalhousie Square
Black and white lantern slide of East Dalhousie Square Calcutta - large building with many windows, on a busy street. Slide number 11 of Box 221 Boswell Collection Date: circa 1890s

Countess Dalhousie World Beauties Series 1 N26
Artokoloro

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ON THE WAY TO AN INDIAN HILL STATION: 1. At Menali in the Kulu Valley. 2. View from the Hill Station of Dalhousie. 3. The Hill Station of Dhurmsala in the Kangra Valley. 4. Kangra Fort. 5

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Great Fire at Montreal: Dalhousie Square, Hays House, 1852

Off Port Dalhousie, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Port Dalhousie, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Reception and Ball at Dover House, the Official Residence of Lord Dalhousie, Secretary for Scotland, 1886: Lady Dalhousie Receiving Guests

Picture No. 10765921
Aerial - Dalhousie Springs mound springs Date:

Buddhist flags framing the view down into the Dalhousie and the Hill Country beyond at sunrise from Adams Peak (Sri Pada), Sri Lanka, Asia

Looking down into the Dalhousie and the Hill Country beyond at sunrise from Adams Peak (Sri Pada), Sri Lanka, Asia

Off Port Dalhousie, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

Port Dalhousie, Canada, Nineteenth Century Engraving

ENGLISH SAILING SHIP, 1853. The Dalhousie, wrecked, 1853 off Beacy Head, East Sussex, England. Wood engraving from a contemporary English newspaper

INDIA: CALCUTTA, 1870. Government House Fort and Dalhousie Barracks, Calcutta. English wood engraving, 1870

Cannon balls stored, Dalhousie barracks, Calcutta
Cannon balls stored at Dalhousie barracks in Calcutta, India

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Dalhousie: A Glimpse into History and Beauty Step into the vibrant city of Kolkata, where the echoes of history resonate through its streets. One such place that holds a significant historical charm is Dalhousie Square, named after Lord Dalhousie, the Governor-General of India during British rule. As you wander through this square, you'll be transported back in time to witness the grandeur of colonial architecture. Government offices stand tall with their majestic facades, reminding us of an era long gone by. The British barracks in Dalhousie serve as a testament to their military presence and strategic importance. Venturing further afield from Kolkata brings you to the breathtaking Maussakele Reservoir nestled between Dalhousie and Hatton in Sri Lanka's Central Highlands. Here, local fishermen skillfully cast their nets against a backdrop of lush greenery and mist-covered mountains – a scene straight out of paradise. Delving deeper into history reveals intriguing connections like "DECEASED WIFE'S SISTER, " which piques curiosity about personal stories intertwined within these landscapes. Exploring vintage maps from 1856 offers insights into how India was perceived during that period – an invaluable glimpse into our past. Sketches on the way to an Indian hill station capture moments frozen in time; engraved images immortalize scenes along the journey towards these picturesque retreats. And speaking of retreats, Dalhousie Square itself provides respite amidst bustling Calcutta with its tranquil ambiance and serene surroundings. The Countess comes alive through a vivid lithograph portrait – her elegance encapsulated for eternity. On another note entirely, "The Dalhousie" shipwreck off Beachy Head reminds us that even amid beauty lies danger lurking beneath turbulent waters. Beyond borders lie captivating glimpses into other lands influenced by Lord Dalhousie's legacy.