Simla Collection

Rickshaw in India 1920S
Four men are required to propel this European lady in her rickshaw - but then Simla (India) is a very hilly town. Date: 1920s

India / Simla 1930S
The city of Simla, India literally hangs on the mountain side, 6, 000 feet above sea level. For several months of the year it is buried in snow

The Himalayas, mountains viewed from The Mall in the hill resort of Simla, Himachal Pradesh State, India, Asia

India - Shimla - Mayo Orphanage. The main building of the college was constructed in 1869 as Himalayan Christian Orphanage

Shimla, India - Christ Church. Shimla (formerly Simla), is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of the British Raj in India. Date: circa 1910s

Subathu, Shimla, India - The Barracks
The Barracks at Subathu, Shimla, originally called Simla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of the British Raj in India

Scouts, cubs and guides at Simla, India
Scouts of the 1st Simla (The King s) Troop, Wolf Cubs of the 3rd Simla Pack (BP), and Simla Girl Guides, India

Shimla, India - Viceregal Lodge
The Viceregal Lodge at Shimla, originally called Simla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh. In 1864, Shimla was declared the summer capital of the British Raj in India

India / Simla Railway Stn
Simla: the railway station, with a train approaching

India / Simla Mall 1920S
Simla: The Mall - street scene

The Transport Fleet embarking the Troops, at Varna (engraving)
1607773 The Transport Fleet embarking the Troops, at Varna (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transport Fleet embarking the Troops, at Varna)

G&s / Pirates, India 3
Young Frederic is reminded of his duty at pistol-point by the Pirate King and Ruth in an amateur production by the British community at Simla, India

The Mall Square and Christ Church, Simla (Shimla), the old British summer capital, Himachal Pradesh state, India, Asia

The old British summer hill station of Simla at sunset, Simla, Himachal Pradesh State, India, Asia

Shimla City at dawn, Himachal Pradesh, India, Asia

India, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, View of city

H.E. The Viceroy of India and his staff outside the Viceregal Lodge, Simla, India after the Opening Ceremony of the Legislative Assembly. Date: 1921

Fashion, clothing in India, from left, a man and a woman from the Banjari tribe in central India, a Maharaja from Dholpur, then a court official from Kashmir

Old, hand-coloured photo, Indian couple, Shimla India, Asia

Rashtrapati Niwas, Viceregal Lodge, 1888, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

Rashtrapati Niwas, Viceregal Lodge, 1888, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India

The glorious fun we had at Simla, from The Delhi Sketch Book 1 January 1855 (engraving)
BL5244493 The glorious fun we had at Simla, from The Delhi Sketch Book 1 January 1855 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); British Library, London, UK; From the British Library archive

The Church, Simla [in] winter, c.1864 (b/w photo)
BL4071961 The Church, Simla [in] winter, c.1864 (b/w photo) by Bourne, Samuel (1834-1912); British Library, London, UK; From the British Library archive

Informal Group Portrait of Lord and Lady Willingdon and guests, seated, 1932 (b/w photo)
BL3510034 Informal Group Portrait of Lord and Lady Willingdon and guests, seated, 1932 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); 10.7x15.9 cm; British Library, London

Photograph of Simla PH, Thornton Heath, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Highest Viaduct on the Kalka-Shimla Railway
The Highest Viaduct on the Kalka-Shimla Railway - a narrow gauge railway in North-West India travelling along a mostly mountainous route. Date: circa 1910s

India, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, View of City center

India, North-West India, The Kalkaaa'Shimla Railway, The Himalaya Queen toy train
India, North-West India, The Kalkaa'Shimla Railway, The Himalaya Queen toy train

India, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, View of Shimla city

India, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, The Mall, Combermere post office

India, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, View of mountains

India, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, Temple of Kali Bari

India, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, View of Shimla

India, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, View of mountains

India, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, View of Shimla

India, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, View of mountains from The Ridge at dawn

India, Himachal Pradesh, Shimla, The Ridge, Gold Statue of Mahatma Gandhi

View of Shimla city in Indian Himalayas the capital of Indian state Himachal Pradesh. Shimla, Himachal Prades, India

India - Simla early 1900s

India - Simla Viceregal Lodge early 1900s

India - Jutogh Military Station near Simla early 1900s

Black Heart Ball in Simla
Members of the Khights of the Black Heart social fraternity bring characters from Alice in Wonderland to life at this fancy dress ball in Simla, India. Date: 1939

Lord and Lady Dufferin and Group at the Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, c. 1884-88 (b / w photo)
495560 Lord and Lady Dufferin and Group at the Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, c.1884-88 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

View of The Mall, Simla, Shimla, India, c. 1860 s
View of The Mall, Simla, Shimla, India, c.1860 s

interior of the viceregal lodge, Simla, Shimla, India, c. 1880 s
Interior of the viceregal lodge, Simla, Shimla, India, c.1880 s

The Viceregal Lodge at Simla (engraving)
1598725 The Viceregal Lodge at Simla (engraving) by Holland Tringham, Joseph (1861-1908); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Viceregal Lodge at Simla)

Dining Room of the Viceregal Lodge, Simla, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
495571 Dining Room of the Viceregal Lodge, Simla, c.1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

View at Simla (engraving)
725717 View at Simla (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View at Simla, in the Himalaya Mountains, India)

The Cecil Hotel, Simla (colour photo)
3096528 The Cecil Hotel, Simla (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cecil Hotel, Simla. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Troops for South Africa (engraving)
1592663 Troops for South Africa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Troops for South Africa)

Seepee Fair, near Simla, in the Himalayas (engraving)
1590744 Seepee Fair, near Simla, in the Himalayas (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seepee Fair, near Simla, in the Himalayas)

Grand Masonic Banquet to Sir C J Napier, CB, at Simla (engraving)
1096605 Grand Masonic Banquet to Sir C J Napier, CB, at Simla (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand Masonic Banquet to Sir C J Napier, CB, at Simla)

Lord Curzon as Viceroy of India, a Group at the Viceregal Lodge, Simla (b / w photo)
1043040 Lord Curzon as Viceroy of India, a Group at the Viceregal Lodge, Simla (b/w photo) by English photographer

A wood carver of Simla (engraving)
728541 A wood carver of Simla (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A wood carver of Simla)

Lord and Lady Lansdowne and Staff at the Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, c. 1888-94 (b / w photo)
495562 Lord and Lady Lansdowne and Staff at the Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, c.1888-94 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Viceregal Palace, Simla, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
495568 The Viceregal Palace, Simla, c.1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Lord and Lady Lansdowne with Staff and Friends at the Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, c
495563 Lord and Lady Lansdowne with Staff and Friends at the Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, c.1888-94 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Lord and Lady Dufferin and Group at the Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, c. 1884-88 (b / w photo)
495559 Lord and Lady Dufferin and Group at the Viceregal Lodge, Shimla, c.1884-88 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lord Dufferin)

Up in the Hills, Notes at Simla during the Season (engraving)
1045626 Up in the Hills, Notes at Simla during the Season (engraving) by Marie, Adrien Emmanuel (1848-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Up in the Hills, Notes at Simla during the Season)

Lady Roberts Jubilee Fancy Dress Ball at Simla (engraving)
1046069 Lady Roberts Jubilee Fancy Dress Ball at Simla (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Roberts Jubilee Fancy Dress Ball at Simla)

The Mission to Lepers in India (engraving)
1061185 The Mission to Lepers in India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mission to Lepers in India)

Sketches of Simla (engraving)
1588282 Sketches of Simla (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of Simla. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 25 April 1863)

Pictures from India (engraving)
2785722 Pictures from India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pictures from India)

The Viceroys Study, Viceregal Palace, Simla, c. 1890 (b / w photo)
495570 The Viceroys Study, Viceregal Palace, Simla, c.1890 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Looshai Expedition, shipping Elephants on Board the Simla at Calcutta (engraving)
1626290 The Looshai Expedition, shipping Elephants on Board the Simla at Calcutta (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Looshai Expedition)

Rotten Row in Simla (engraving)
1045956 Rotten Row in Simla (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rotten Row in Simla)

The Afghan War, Simla in Winter (engraving)
1059994 The Afghan War, Simla in Winter (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War, Simla in Winter)

Notes in Kooloo on the Way from Simla to Thibet (engraving)
1041159 Notes in Kooloo on the Way from Simla to Thibet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Notes in Kooloo on the Way from Simla to Thibet)

Lord Canning, Viceroy and Governor General of India, from March 1856 to March 1862, 1860

Deodars at Annandale, Simla, 1858-61. Creator: Unknown
Deodars at Annandale, Simla, 1858-61

The Countess Canning, The Earl Canning, G. G. and Lord Clyde C. in C. Simla, 1860
The Countess Canning, The Earl Canning, G.G. and Lord Clyde C.in C. Simla, 1860

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EDITORS COMMENTS

Step back in time to the enchanting Simla of yesteryears, where rickshaws weaved through the bustling streets of India in the 1920s. The allure of this hill station nestled amidst the majestic Himalayas captivated visitors from far and wide during the 1930s. Amidst Shimla's picturesque landscapes, Christ Church stood tall as a symbol of tranquility and faith. Its magnificent architecture transported worshippers to a realm beyond earthly worries. Nearby, Mayo Orphanage provided hope and shelter for those in need, leaving an indelible mark on Simla's compassionate spirit. The vibrant community thrived with Scouts, Cubs, and Guides who embraced adventure amidst nature's bounty. They explored every nook and cranny of Simla, discovering hidden gems that lay tucked away within its lush surroundings. Viceregal Lodge exuded grandeur as it served as a residence for British officials during their stay in Shimla. This architectural marvel showcased colonial elegance against a backdrop of breathtaking mountain vistas. Simla Railway Station was more than just a transportation hub; it was a gateway to dreams come true. As trains chugged along its tracks, they carried not only passengers but also aspirations for new beginnings. Strolling down Simla Mall in the 1920s felt like stepping into another era altogether. The hustle and bustle mingled with echoes from bygone days created an atmosphere that was both nostalgic and invigorating. In times of turmoil across continents, troops embarked on journeys from Varna aboard transport fleets bound for distant lands – including India. These brave soldiers found solace amidst Simla's serene beauty while preparing themselves for duty ahead. British troops proudly paraded through the streets of Simla, showcasing their discipline and dedication to serve Himachal Pradesh with honor. Their presence added yet another layer to this melting pot of cultures that made up Simla's rich tapestry.