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401. Photo 146/1(201)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(201)
Title:
Memorial to Colonel Webb 2/7th Bo. N.I., Malawan. The Konkun Coast. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
He was stricken with a mortal sickness but yet hoped to die in his native land. It was too much to hope for, but his friends arranged for a ship then loading at Goa for Europe to call and pick him up. So he sat up on his couch and gazed out to sea. In a day or two the ship with all sail set arri...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

402. Photo 146/1(261)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(261)
Title:
Santa Monica's. Velha Goa [Old Goa] Churches. Portuguese India. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography The principle courtyard of Santa Monica. The 'Valle dos Lirios' - The Valley of Lilies.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

403. Photo 146/1(282)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(282)
Title:
The little tin Anglican Church at Karwar. The North Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography In any case very seldom used for lack of chaplain; but since 1947 probably entirely redundant. Karwar being one of the few places in India at which a Christian mission has never established itself. On the very narrow neck between Karwar Head and Beitcul. It re...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

404. Photo 146/1(359)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(359)
Title:
Pigeon or Netrani Island, 12 miles off the Coast of Canara. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
The encrusted rock is the only footing available in the whole circumference of the island. On this occasion it was reached from Bhatkal by a sailing boat towing a toney (dug-out) for the landing. It seems never to have been lived upon, but the edible nests of the sea swiftlet were collected th...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

405. Photo 146/1(409)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(409)
Title:
The Principal Hindu Temple at Udipi. The South Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography There is a considerable community here, too, of Roman Catholic and Protestant (Basle Mission) Christians.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

406. Photo 146/1(95)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(95)
Title:
The Konkun Coast, Janjira. The island fort. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
40 miles from Bombay. A stronghold set in an arm of the sea wherein dwelt the rulers of the contiguous mainland. Of seafaring stock they were hereditary High Admirals of the Great Moghul, in which capacity they provided naval protection for the overlord's mercantile shipping, Surat being the emp...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

407. Photo 146/1(140)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(140)
Title:
Gunpati Pule [Ganpati Pule], The Konkun Coast. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
A temple girl at the shrine in Gunpati. Pillars for the festive and votive lighting. It lies between Jaigad and Waroda (Tiveri).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

408. Photo 146/1(185)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(185)
Title:
Wagotan Quay, The Konkun Coast. The ramp steps. Photographer: Venn, Thomas Walters
Scope & Content:
In former times Kharepatan, at the head of the River Wagotan tidal waters was a place of importance both as a local mart and port of transhipment (ex small craft) for the hinterland via the Phonda Ghaut. Shortly after the Mutiny the Indian Government constructed a quay at Wagotan and connected i...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

409. Photo 146/1(294)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(294)
Title:
The beach at Terringmet. The North Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
Genre: Landscape Photography About 3 miles south of Beitcul. On the left Guddahalli, the hill that dominates Karwar and the surrounding country.
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item

410. Photo 146/1(321)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 146/1(321)
Title:
Mirjan or Mirjee Fort, The North Canara Coast. Photographer: Venn, T.W.
Scope & Content:
Inside the main gate. The place dates back to the Hindu sovereigns of Visiapur who were conquered by Hyder Ali. Thought to be the Musiris of the ancients. 7 miles from Tadri and between Rajamundrug and Kumpta. In 1772, when James Forbes (author of Oriental Memoirs) saw it, it was held by Hyder ...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1930-1939
Extent:
1 item