Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Friday, October 25, 2024
Bogambara Ex Prison, Kandy
This prison was built during the British colonial period (1870-1876). The grounds of the prison were created by filling in the Bogambara Wewa (an artificial lake) and the buildings were designed by F. Vine of the Public Works Department of Ceylon. The design of the main gate and walls are said to be inspired by the Bastille.
Prison was relocated to Pallekele (one of the Kandy suburbs)
between 2013 and 2014. Presently the premises is being redeveloped a s a
cultural park. However the property remains underutilized at this stage. (From
Wikipedia)
Photos by Anuradha Ranaweera
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Railway Quarters, Anuradhapura
These are railway quarters built during the British Period. there are several other places (Mount Mary in Dematagoda, Colombo) with similar houses.
Photos 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9 by Maleesha