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Background imageCalcutta Collection: View of Calcutta from the Monument (b/w photo)

View of Calcutta from the Monument (b/w photo)
8637003 View of Calcutta from the Monument (b/w photo) by Indian photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Calcutta from the Monument)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: The United Service Club (b/w photo)

The United Service Club (b/w photo)
8637015 The United Service Club (b/w photo) by Indian photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The United Service Club)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: The Hughli Floating Bridge (b/w photo)

The Hughli Floating Bridge (b/w photo)
8637012 The Hughli Floating Bridge (b/w photo) by Indian photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hughli Floating Bridge)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Writers Buildings (b/w photo)

Writers Buildings (b/w photo)
8637011 Writers Buildings (b/w photo) by Indian photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Writers Buildings)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Old Court House Street (b/w photo)

Old Court House Street (b/w photo)
8637010 Old Court House Street (b/w photo) by Indian photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Court House Street)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Great Eastern Hotel (b/w photo)

Great Eastern Hotel (b/w photo)
8637009 Great Eastern Hotel (b/w photo) by Indian photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Eastern Hotel)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: The High Court (b/w photo)

The High Court (b/w photo)
8637007 The High Court (b/w photo) by Indian photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The High Court)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Calcutta, Le baobab colossal du Jardin botanique (engraving)

Calcutta, Le baobab colossal du Jardin botanique (engraving)
8637544 Calcutta, Le baobab colossal du Jardin botanique (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calcutta, Le baobab colossal du Jardin botanique)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Unveiling of the statue of Queen Victoria at Calcutta (litho)

Unveiling of the statue of Queen Victoria at Calcutta (litho)
8672127 Unveiling of the statue of Queen Victoria at Calcutta (litho) by Paget, Sidney (1860-1908); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: A Jain Temple (b/w photo)

A Jain Temple (b/w photo)
8649186 A Jain Temple (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Jain Temple. Illustration for Things seen in Northern India by T L Pennell (Seeley)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Young husband of Calcutta (India) - Groom of Calcutta (Kolkata) with turban, skirts

Young husband of Calcutta (India) - Groom of Calcutta (Kolkata) with turban, skirts
FLO4723658 Young husband of Calcutta (India) - Groom of Calcutta (Kolkata) with turban, skirts, slippers and fan - Handcoloured woodcut by L. Lisbet after an illustration by H

Background imageCalcutta Collection: The screw steamer Viceroy, 1850

The screw steamer Viceroy, 1850
3331152 The screw steamer Viceroy, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the screw steamer Viceroy built for trading between Calcutta and England. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Cremation of the dead in Calcutta, India. Wood engraving, London, 1882

Cremation of the dead in Calcutta, India. Wood engraving, London, 1882
530788 Cremation of the dead in Calcutta, India. Wood engraving, London, 1882.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Map of Calcutta, c.1900 (engraving)

Map of Calcutta, c.1900 (engraving)
532731 Map of Calcutta, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Calcutta (now Kolkata), circa 1900, from the 10th edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica.); Encyclopaedia Britannica/UIG

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Photocard, 1930s: Calcutta (coloured photo)

Photocard, 1930s: Calcutta (coloured photo)
8671672 Photocard, 1930s: Calcutta (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calcutta)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Government House, Calcutta (b/w photo)

Government House, Calcutta (b/w photo)
8637005 Government House, Calcutta (b/w photo) by Indian photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Government House, Calcutta)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: The Mohorrum Procession, Calcutta (b/w photo)

The Mohorrum Procession, Calcutta (b/w photo)
8637016 The Mohorrum Procession, Calcutta (b/w photo) by Indian photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mohorrum Procession, Calcutta)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Hindu's Ceremonial Bathing (b/w photo)

Hindu's Ceremonial Bathing (b/w photo)
8649204 Hindu's Ceremonial Bathing (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hindu's Ceremonial Bathing)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Old Court House, Calcutta (engraving)

Old Court House, Calcutta (engraving)
8647383 Old Court House, Calcutta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Court House, Calcutta)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: INDIA (c19th). View of Calcutta, 1880 (engraving)

INDIA (c19th). View of Calcutta, 1880 (engraving)
AIS5393318 INDIA (c19th). View of Calcutta, 1880 (engraving); Private Collection; © Lorio / Iberfoto

Background imageCalcutta Collection: The American ferry on the Hooghly River (Ougly or Hughli) in Calcutta (India)

The American ferry on the Hooghly River (Ougly or Hughli) in Calcutta (India)
MMM5483473 The American ferry on the Hooghly River (Ougly or Hughli) in Calcutta (India). Lithograph (31.3x41.2 cm), published by Currier and Ives, 19th century.; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Luxury tourism: Western tourists visiting rich families of Kolkata, India

Luxury tourism: Western tourists visiting rich families of Kolkata, India. Late 19th century (chromolithograph)
ELD4844578 Luxury tourism: Western tourists visiting rich families of Kolkata, India. Late 19th century (chromolithograph).; Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Indian civilization: 22-year-old woman from Calcutta. In 'Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire

Indian civilization: 22-year-old woman from Calcutta. In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by
JAB5036740 Indian civilization: 22-year-old woman from Calcutta. In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Vibilla, 1850

Vibilla, 1850
3330456 Vibilla, 1850; (add.info.: Portrait of the Vibilla built for trading between Calcutta and England. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCalcutta Collection: The Aberdeen clipper James Booth, 1850

The Aberdeen clipper James Booth, 1850
3330883 The Aberdeen clipper James Booth, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of the Aberdeen clipper James Booth built by Alexander Duthie & Co. for the Aberdeen/Calcutta run)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: The Great Banyan Tree (b/w photo)

The Great Banyan Tree (b/w photo)
8637014 The Great Banyan Tree (b/w photo) by Indian photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Banyan Tree)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: The Grand Hotel, Calcutta (b/w photo)

The Grand Hotel, Calcutta (b/w photo)
8637008 The Grand Hotel, Calcutta (b/w photo) by Indian photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand Hotel, Calcutta)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Dalhousie Square, Calcutta (b/w photo)

Dalhousie Square, Calcutta (b/w photo)
8637006 Dalhousie Square, Calcutta (b/w photo) by Indian photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dalhousie Square, Calcutta)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Wings Over The Empire: Calcutta, India (colour litho)

Wings Over The Empire: Calcutta, India (colour litho)
8665348 Wings Over The Empire: Calcutta, India (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calcutta, India)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Camperdown Linen Works, Scotland, United Kingdom, 1880 (engraving)

Camperdown Linen Works, Scotland, United Kingdom, 1880 (engraving)
863943 Camperdown Linen Works, Scotland, United Kingdom, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Camperdown Linen Works, Dundee, Angus, Scotland. Proprietors, Cox Brothers)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: British troops parading on the Esplanade, Calcutta, India. Mid-19th century steel engraving

British troops parading on the Esplanade, Calcutta, India. Mid-19th century steel engraving
536741 British troops parading on the Esplanade, Calcutta, India. Mid-19th century steel engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Part of the Maidan and River, Calcutta (engraving)

Part of the Maidan and River, Calcutta (engraving)
8647376 Part of the Maidan and River, Calcutta (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Part of the Maidan and River, Calcutta)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Bombay-Calcutta Mail on the Great Indian Peninsula Railway (colour litho)

Bombay-Calcutta Mail on the Great Indian Peninsula Railway (colour litho)
8635191 Bombay-Calcutta Mail on the Great Indian Peninsula Railway (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Westminster School, London: The Madras Cup (b/w photo)

Westminster School, London: The Madras Cup (b/w photo)
8675504 Westminster School, London: The Madras Cup (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Madras Cup)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Empire Air Routes: Victoria Memorial Hall, Calcutta (colour litho)

Empire Air Routes: Victoria Memorial Hall, Calcutta (colour litho)
8659300 Empire Air Routes: Victoria Memorial Hall, Calcutta (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victoria Memorial Hall, Calcutta)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Black Hole Monument at Dalhousie Square in Calcutta, monument moved to St

Black Hole Monument at Dalhousie Square in Calcutta, monument moved to St. John's Church cemetery in July 1940
3562757 Black Hole Monument at Dalhousie Square in Calcutta, monument moved to St. John's Church cemetery in July 1940 by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Calcutta)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Inscription that remembers the story of 'Black Hole' one of the moments related to the history of

Inscription that remembers the story of "Black Hole" one of the moments related to the history of Indian
3562761 Inscription that remembers the story of "Black Hole" one of the moments related to the history of Indian independence against British domination in Calcutta by Unknown photographer

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Course road in Calcutta, India, historical illustration, wood engraving, circa 1888

Course road in Calcutta, India, historical illustration, wood engraving, circa 1888
UIG5414361 Course road in Calcutta, India, historical illustration, wood engraving, circa 1888; UIG

Background imageCalcutta Collection: The ship Charlotte from Chittagong, Bangladesh, and other ships

The ship Charlotte from Chittagong, Bangladesh, and other ships, anchored in the Hugli River (India), in Calcutta
MMM5460161 The ship Charlotte from Chittagong, Bangladesh, and other ships, anchored in the Hugli River (India), in Calcutta. Oil on canvas, 1792, by Franz Balthazar Solvyns (1760-1824)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: The Banyan Tree - Howrah's great banian - Bengal fig tree, a remarkable tree whose aerial roots

The Banyan Tree - Howrah's great banian - Bengal fig tree, a remarkable tree whose aerial roots form a forest
CSO4984687 The Banyan Tree - Howrah's great banian - Bengal fig tree, a remarkable tree whose aerial roots form a forest occupying more than one hectare of surface

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Illustration depicting King Edward VII, presiding at a Grand Chapter of the Star of India at

Illustration depicting King Edward VII, presiding at a Grand Chapter of the Star of India at Calcutta
3523054 Illustration depicting King Edward VII, presiding at a Grand Chapter of the Star of India at Calcutta; (add.info.: Illustration depicting King Edward VII (1841-1910)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Victoria Memorial in Calcutta

Victoria Memorial in Calcutta
3562765 Victoria Memorial in Calcutta by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Calcutta, India 1920-1930 Date of Artwork: 1910-1921 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Map of northern India with Calcutta, c.1900 (engraving)

Map of northern India with Calcutta, c.1900 (engraving)
533016 Map of northern India with Calcutta, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map showing the historical boundaries of the northern part of India with an inset map of Calcutta (now Kolkata)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Calcutta, Palais du Gouvernement (engraving)

Calcutta, Palais du Gouvernement (engraving)
8637546 Calcutta, Palais du Gouvernement (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calcutta, Palais du Gouvernement)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: The Prince on the Arab Pony, a Christmas Gift from his Indian Staff, Calcutta (b/w photo)

The Prince on the Arab Pony, a Christmas Gift from his Indian Staff, Calcutta (b/w photo)
8630667 The Prince on the Arab Pony, a Christmas Gift from his Indian Staff, Calcutta (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince on the Arab Pony)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: 8624719

8624719

Background imageCalcutta Collection: View of the River Looking North from the Hooghly Bridge (b/w photo)

View of the River Looking North from the Hooghly Bridge (b/w photo)
8637013 View of the River Looking North from the Hooghly Bridge (b/w photo) by Indian photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCalcutta Collection: Panorama of Calcutta, India (engraving)

Panorama of Calcutta, India (engraving)
8676395 Panorama of Calcutta, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Panorama of Calcutta, India, from the Semaphore, Fort William)



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"Calcutta: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Adventure" Step into the vibrant city and immerse yourself in its rich tapestry of history, culture, and adventure. From the electrifying Rugby matches at Murrayfield stadium in Scotland to the majestic Belvedere Residence of the Governor of Bengal in Kolkata, every corner tells a captivating story. As you stroll down Chowringhee Road in Calcutta, your eyes will be captivated by the iconic Grand Hotel standing tall amidst bustling streets. The poster advertising Indian State Railways beckons you to embark on a journey through time and landscapes that will leave you breathless. But beware. As you explore Kolkata's enchanting West Bengal region, keep an eye out for dangerous scaffolding that adds an element of thrill to this already exhilarating experience, and is here where the legacy of Bengal Nagpur Railway unfolds before your eyes – a testament to human ingenuity connecting distant lands. The magnificent Howrah Bridge gracefully spans across the Hugli River like a guardian angel watching over Calcutta. Its architectural marvel stands as a symbol of unity between past and present. Seek solace within Parasnath Jain Temple's sacred walls as it offers spiritual respite amidst the chaos. Feel your worries melt away as you witness large ships majestically sailing along Hooghly River – reminding us all that life flows on with grace even amid bustling cities like Calcutta. Travel back in time with William Daniell's masterpiece "Calcutta from Garden House Reach, " capturing moments frozen forever in 1835. Let his artistry transport you to another era where gardens bloomed abundantly against picturesque landscapes. Dalhousie Square unveils Kolkata's government offices - witnesses to countless decisions shaping India's destiny. And just around the corner lies The Viceroys Residence - once home to those who governed this land with authority and grace.