Sri Lanka old Photos

Sri Lanka old Photos

National Anthem

Ceylon (Sinhala: ලංකා ඩොමීනියන් රාජ්‍යය Lanka Dominian Rajyaya) was a Dominion in the Commonwealth of Nations between 1948 and 1972. In 1948, British Ceylon was granted independence as Ceylon. In 1972, Ceylon became a republic within the Commonwealth, and its name was changed to Sri Lanka. It is an island country in South Asia, located about 31 kilometers (19.3 mi) off the southern coast of India.

One of the oldest building in Richmond Hill

 The Bell and the belfry in Richmond Hill. The bell was a gift by the Rev. William B. Boyce in December 1876

 The Dutch Church 'Groote Kerk' Galle Fort, built in 1640

 The first ever Rugby XV of Richmond College Galle

 The indomitable Galle face hotel. Early 1900's Ceylon

 The pulpit in the Old Dutch Church Galle Fort from where the Rev Squance delivered the first Methodist Sermon way back on 3 July 1814