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13 fascinating images from pre-Partition
Pakistanis across the country celebrated Pakistan Day on March 23 with much renewed vigour and after a 7-year hiatus, the nation witnessed a parade to commemorate the event.
Things were, however, much different before we achieved independence. Here is a look at some fascinating images from pre-Partition:
1. The Church- Kurrachee
This Holy Trinty Church still stands today; however, the area around it today has been rebuilt. The football ground next to the church was home to the kindergarten section of Karachi Grammar School. This picture dates back to the 1800s.
2. Sind Club
Taken by an unknown photographer in 1890, this picture shows Karachi’s exclusive Sind Club, which started as a gentleman’s club in 1877.
3. Murree
This picture of Murree, taken by William Baker in 1865, is a stark reminder of how different Murree looks today.
4. Jhelum District
Taken by Englishman Joseph Beglar in 1875 in Malot, the photograph shows a view of a cliff in Jhelum.
5. St Patrick’s School in Karachi
A girls classroom in St Patrick’s School in Karachi.At the time of British India, educating girls was much neglected. Figures for all of India for 1871 suggested there were 1,760 primary schools and only 134 secondary schools, all which were situated in larger cities.
6. Zamzama Gun, Lahore
Taken in 1903 by James Ricalton, this photograph appeared in “The Underwood Travel Library: Stereoscopic views of India”. According to the British Library archives, the Sikhs called Zamzama the “Bhangian-wali Top”. It is said to have been used by Ahmed Shah in the Third Battle of Panipat (which is in present-day the Haryana state in India) in 1761.
7. Lahore Railway Station
Taken in 1880 by George Craddock, this photograph is part of the Bellew Collection of Architectural Views.
Pakistanis across the country celebrated Pakistan Day on March 23 with much renewed vigour and after a 7-year hiatus, the nation witnessed a parade to commemorate the event.
Things were, however, much different before we achieved independence. Here is a look at some fascinating images from pre-Partition:
1. The Church- Kurrachee
This Holy Trinty Church still stands today; however, the area around it today has been rebuilt. The football ground next to the church was home to the kindergarten section of Karachi Grammar School. This picture dates back to the 1800s.
2. Sind Club
Taken by an unknown photographer in 1890, this picture shows Karachi’s exclusive Sind Club, which started as a gentleman’s club in 1877.
3. Murree
This picture of Murree, taken by William Baker in 1865, is a stark reminder of how different Murree looks today.
4. Jhelum District
Taken by Englishman Joseph Beglar in 1875 in Malot, the photograph shows a view of a cliff in Jhelum.
5. St Patrick’s School in Karachi
A girls classroom in St Patrick’s School in Karachi.At the time of British India, educating girls was much neglected. Figures for all of India for 1871 suggested there were 1,760 primary schools and only 134 secondary schools, all which were situated in larger cities.
6. Zamzama Gun, Lahore
Taken in 1903 by James Ricalton, this photograph appeared in “The Underwood Travel Library: Stereoscopic views of India”. According to the British Library archives, the Sikhs called Zamzama the “Bhangian-wali Top”. It is said to have been used by Ahmed Shah in the Third Battle of Panipat (which is in present-day the Haryana state in India) in 1761.
7. Lahore Railway Station
Taken in 1880 by George Craddock, this photograph is part of the Bellew Collection of Architectural Views.
