Over 40.000 photographs from the 1880s to 1970s touch upon many aspects of Cyprus life: its monuments, landscapes and people.
Nicosia Scienic View
20th century
Nicosia Scienic View
20th century
Nicosia Scienic View
20th century
Nicosia Scienic View
20th century
Nicosia Scienic View
20th century
Nicosia Scienic View
20th century
Castle Rosso en route for Cyprus by Imperial Airways 1931
1930-1940
Large old cannon that was on the Old City Wall
1954
In 1954 one was allowed to climb up the inside of the Lala Mustafa Tower. This picture of Famagusta Old City was taken through one of the shaped holes on the top of the tower.
1954
This picture was also taken from the Lala Mustafa Pasha Tower, without the shape framing it. The city wall and gate can be seen in the distance
1954
This photo was taken from Famagusta Old City Wall. There appears to be a large dip in the ground that may be some sort of animal pen
1954
This photo was also taken from Famagusta Old City Wall. In 1954 there appears to be a lot of undeveloped land
1954
Looking across the rooftops of Famagusta towards the sea, on the right (2 inches in) can just be seen the Constantia Hotel (Now the Palm Beach Hotel)
1954
View across the roofs of Famagusta, showing the windmills pumping water from the wells
1954
St George of the Greeks church shown with St Nicholas Cathedral/Lala Mustafa Pasha Camii taken from the Old City Wall near the docks
1954
On the left of the picture Kyrenia can be seen with its harbour and castle
1954
View from Saray Hotel
1964 - 1965
Ledra Palace
1964 - 1965
Colonial Post Office
1964 - 1965
Ledra Palace
1964 - 1965
Nicosia
1964 - 1965
Nicosia
1964 - 1965
Nicosia
1964 - 1965
Famagusta
1964 - 1965