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Peshawar Collection

"Peshawar: A Historical Tapestry Unveiling Pakistan's Rich Heritage" Nestled in the heart of Pakistan lies Peshawar

Background imagePeshawar Collection: Pakistan / Peshawar 1857

Pakistan / Peshawar 1857
Peshawar: a colourful street scene

Background imagePeshawar Collection: Pakistan Peshawar

Pakistan Peshawar
The English church : the Khyber Pass is in the distance, leading into Afghanistan

Background imagePeshawar Collection: The Khyber Pass - Pakistan / Afghanistan Border

The Khyber Pass - Pakistan / Afghanistan Border
The Khyber Pass, Peshawar, West Pakistan / Afghanistan Border. Date: 1960s

Background imagePeshawar Collection: Peshawar - Pathan Tribesmen with rifles

Peshawar - Pathan Tribesmen with rifles (matchlocks)

Background imagePeshawar Collection: Caravan to Peshawar

Caravan to Peshawar
Camel caravan to Peshawar, North West Frontier Province, close to the border between (what is now) Pakistan and Afghanistan

Background imagePeshawar Collection: Fort Jamrud, Peshawar, Khyber Pass, now Pakistan

Fort Jamrud, Peshawar, Khyber Pass, now Pakistan
Vintage 19th century photograph, India - Fort Jamrud, Peshawar, Khyber Pass, now Pakistan

Background imagePeshawar Collection: Peshawar - Proclamation Parade

Peshawar - Proclamation Parade
March past at the Proclamation Parade, Peshawar (then Northern India, now in Pakistan) Date: 1933

Background imagePeshawar Collection: Government House, Peshawar, Pakistan

Government House, Peshawar, Pakistan
Government House (British) at Peshawar, Pakistan Date: 1924

Background imagePeshawar Collection: View toward the clock tower - Peshawar, Pakistan

View toward the clock tower - Peshawar, Pakistan
View toward the Cunningham Clock Tower, Peshawar, Pakistan. Build in 1900 in commemoration of the diamond Jubilee of Empress HM Queen Victoria

Background imagePeshawar Collection: Carpets in the prison at Peshawar, 1885

Carpets in the prison at Peshawar, 1885
3479351 Carpets in the prison at Peshawar, 1885; (add.info.: Convicts are shown seated making carpets in the prison at Peshawar, dated 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imagePeshawar Collection: Child refugees

Child refugees
Trevor Cole

Background imagePeshawar Collection: Street kitchen

Street kitchen
Trevor Cole

Background imagePeshawar Collection: Charcoal vendor

Charcoal vendor
Trevor Cole

Background imagePeshawar Collection: The bread shop Peshawar

The bread shop Peshawar
Trevor Cole

Background imagePeshawar Collection: Life on the street, Peshawar

Life on the street, Peshawar
Trevor Cole

Background imagePeshawar Collection: Pakistan, North West Frontier Province, Peshawar, Children looking out of windows

Pakistan, North West Frontier Province, Peshawar, Children looking out of windows of old Haveli in the old city

Background imagePeshawar Collection: Pathan Dancing Girls, Peshawar, Pakistan - NWFP

Pathan Dancing Girls, Peshawar, Pakistan - NWFP (North West Frontier Province).. Date: circa 1909

Background imagePeshawar Collection: The Afghan War, Punishments in Camp (engraving)

The Afghan War, Punishments in Camp (engraving)
1058830 The Afghan War, Punishments in Camp (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War, Punishments in Camp)

Background imagePeshawar Collection: The Reverend Imam Shah preaching to Afghans at Peshawur (engraving)

The Reverend Imam Shah preaching to Afghans at Peshawur (engraving)
1060008 The Reverend Imam Shah preaching to Afghans at Peshawur (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Reverend Imam Shah preaching to Afghans at Peshawur)

Background imagePeshawar Collection: The Impending Afghan War, a Street in Peshawur (engraving)

The Impending Afghan War, a Street in Peshawur (engraving)
1059971 The Impending Afghan War, a Street in Peshawur (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Impending Afghan War, a Street in Peshawur)

Background imagePeshawar Collection: India - street scene, probably Peshawar, Khyber Pass

India - street scene, probably Peshawar, Khyber Pass
Vintage 19th century photograph, India - street scene, probably Peshawar, Khyber Pass, now Pakistan

Background imagePeshawar Collection: India - halt of a camel caravan, Peshawar, Khyber Pass

India - halt of a camel caravan, Peshawar, Khyber Pass
Vintage 19th century photograph, India - halt of a camel caravan, Peshawar, Khyber Pass, now Pakistan, Bourne and Shepherd studio

Background imagePeshawar Collection: Street market, Peshawar, India

Street market, Peshawar, India
19th century vintage photograph: Street market, Peshawar, India

Background imagePeshawar Collection: Street scene India, probably Peshawar

Street scene India, probably Peshawar
19th century vintage photograph: Street scene India, probably Peshawar

Background imagePeshawar Collection: Army in India Royal Horse Artillery Peshawar, 1866

Army in India Royal Horse Artillery Peshawar, 1866
Vintage 19th century photograph - British army in India - officers of the Royal horse Artillery regiment, Peshawar, 1866

Background imagePeshawar Collection: Camel Market, Peshawar, India, Pakistan, North west Frontier

Camel Market, Peshawar, India, Pakistan, North west Frontier c.1910, late 19th century

Background imagePeshawar Collection: Peshawur (engraving)

Peshawur (engraving)
1618143 Peshawur (engraving) by Vigne, Godfrey Thomas (1801-1863); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peshawur. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 26 May 1849)

Background imagePeshawar Collection: View of Jamrud Fort, near Peshawar, Afghanistan

View of Jamrud Fort, near Peshawar, Afghanistan. Date: 1842

Background imagePeshawar Collection: Royal Garhwal Rifles armoured car at Peshawar, India

Royal Garhwal Rifles armoured car at Peshawar, India
Indian 2nd-18th Royal Garhwal Rifles armoured car at Peshawar, India, during a period of civil disobedience instigated by Gandhi, 23 April 1930. 1930

Background imagePeshawar Collection: Street and Bazaar in Peshawur (engraving)

Street and Bazaar in Peshawur (engraving)
1609378 Street and Bazaar in Peshawur (engraving) by Carpenter, William (1818-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street and Bazaar in Peshawur)

Background imagePeshawar Collection: The Indian Frontier Disturbances (engraving)

The Indian Frontier Disturbances (engraving)
1597816 The Indian Frontier Disturbances (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Indian Frontier Disturbances)

Background imagePeshawar Collection: Illumination at Peshawur on the Occasion of a Grand Durbar held there by the Viceroy of India

Illumination at Peshawur on the Occasion of a Grand Durbar held there by the Viceroy of India
1098827 Illumination at Peshawur on the Occasion of a Grand Durbar held there by the Viceroy of India, the Viceregal Procession (engraving) by English School

Background imagePeshawar Collection: With the Chitral Relief Force (b / w photo)

With the Chitral Relief Force (b / w photo)
1039172 With the Chitral Relief Force (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the Chitral Relief Force)

Background imagePeshawar Collection: The Afghan War, preparing for the Spring Campaign (engraving)

The Afghan War, preparing for the Spring Campaign (engraving)
1058845 The Afghan War, preparing for the Spring Campaign (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War, preparing for the Spring Campaign)

Background imagePeshawar Collection: The Indian Rising, Sketches on the North-West Frontier (litho)

The Indian Rising, Sketches on the North-West Frontier (litho)
1598309 The Indian Rising, Sketches on the North-West Frontier (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Indian Rising)

Background imagePeshawar Collection: The Indian Frontier Rising (litho)

The Indian Frontier Rising (litho)
1597939 The Indian Frontier Rising (litho) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Indian Frontier Rising)

Background imagePeshawar Collection: The War on the Punjaub Frontier, Shubkuddar Fort, Peshawur (engraving)

The War on the Punjaub Frontier, Shubkuddar Fort, Peshawur (engraving)
1611439 The War on the Punjaub Frontier, Shubkuddar Fort, Peshawur (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War on the Punjaub Frontier, Shubkuddar Fort)

Background imagePeshawar Collection: Wild Afreedees and Khyberees at Peshawur during Lord Mayos Visit (engraving)

Wild Afreedees and Khyberees at Peshawur during Lord Mayos Visit (engraving)
1099605 Wild Afreedees and Khyberees at Peshawur during Lord Mayos Visit (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePeshawar Collection: British Officers at Peshawur (engraving)

British Officers at Peshawur (engraving)
1621573 British Officers at Peshawur (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Officers at Peshawur)

Background imagePeshawar Collection: The Emir of Afghanistan arriving in Peshawar on a visit to India (colour litho)

The Emir of Afghanistan arriving in Peshawar on a visit to India (colour litho)
2779263 The Emir of Afghanistan arriving in Peshawar on a visit to India (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePeshawar Collection: The Afghan War, Guns captured at Ali Musjid entering Peshawur (engraving)

The Afghan War, Guns captured at Ali Musjid entering Peshawur (engraving)
1058673 The Afghan War, Guns captured at Ali Musjid entering Peshawur (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War)

Background imagePeshawar Collection: Entry of the Governor-General of India into Peshawur (engraving)

Entry of the Governor-General of India into Peshawur (engraving)
1099587 Entry of the Governor-General of India into Peshawur (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entry of the Governor-General of India into Peshawur)

Background imagePeshawar Collection: Le[sic] Maison a Peshawur de Monsieur le General Avitabile, Lugmanee, Khohistan

Le[sic] Maison a Peshawur de Monsieur le General Avitabile, Lugmanee, Khohistan
6353209 Le[sic] Maison a Peshawur de Monsieur le General Avitabile, Lugmanee, Khohistan, 1884 (w/c on paper) by Rattray, James (fl.1847-51) (after); 24.8x34.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePeshawar Collection: India: The Bala Hissar, Peshawar (engraving)

India: The Bala Hissar, Peshawar (engraving)
6007379 India: The Bala Hissar, Peshawar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bala Hissar, Peshawar)

Background imagePeshawar Collection: The Difficulty in the Khyber Pass (engraving)

The Difficulty in the Khyber Pass (engraving)
1597879 The Difficulty in the Khyber Pass (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Difficulty in the Khyber Pass)

Background imagePeshawar Collection: The Mutiny in India, Peshawur Land Transport Train (engraving)

The Mutiny in India, Peshawur Land Transport Train (engraving)
1609113 The Mutiny in India, Peshawur Land Transport Train (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mutiny in India, Peshawur Land Transport Train)

Background imagePeshawar Collection: The Impending Afghan War (engraving)

The Impending Afghan War (engraving)
1059976 The Impending Afghan War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Impending Afghan War)

Background imagePeshawar Collection: A Travelling Camel Carriage from Lahore to Peshawar, Governor Generals Camp, 1858-61

A Travelling Camel Carriage from Lahore to Peshawar, Governor Generals Camp, 1858-61



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"Peshawar: A Historical Tapestry Unveiling Pakistan's Rich Heritage" Nestled in the heart of Pakistan lies Peshawar, a city steeped in history and brimming with cultural significance. Dating back to 1857, it has witnessed the ebb and flow of time, leaving behind an indelible mark on this enchanting land. As one traverses through the rugged terrains of The Khyber Pass, which serves as a vital link between Pakistan and Afghanistan they can greeted by the majestic Fort Jamrud. This formidable structure stands as a testament to Peshawar's strategic importance throughout history. The streets echo with tales of Pathan tribesmen donning rifles, embodying their fierce spirit and resilience. Caravans laden with treasures from distant lands have long made their way to this bustling city, adding vibrancy to its multicultural fabric. Pomp and grandeur fill the air during the Proclamation Parade held in Peshawar. Government House stands tall as a symbol of power and governance while offering breathtaking vistas towards the iconic clock tower that graces this vibrant metropolis. Delving deeper into its cultural tapestry reveals mesmerizing Pathan Dancing Girls who captivate audiences with their graceful movements. These performers epitomize the rich artistic heritage that thrives within Peshawar's borders. Hastings Memorial pays homage to British India's influence on shaping Peshawar City while serving as a reminder of shared histories between nations. Meanwhile, Peshawar Barracks stand stoically within Cantonment area - remnants from an era when British forces safeguarded these lands. Beyond its historical landmarks lie warm-hearted locals who embrace visitors with open arms. Their hospitality is matched only by their love for traditional cuisine that tantalizes taste buds like no other – biryani fragrant with aromatic spices or succulent kebabs grilled to perfection.