Over 40.000 photographs from the 1880s to 1970s touch upon many aspects of Cyprus life: its monuments, landscapes and people.
The army had their own place on Famagusta beach where the troops could get changed and have a beer after their swim. I think it was named St Georges Hotel
1954
This is another view from St Georges Hotel with a soldier sun bathing in the front. I believe these palm trees are still there
1954
Many people used to come to Famagusta beach in their leisure time
1954
This beach was just outside Famagusta beach and was known as "Golden Sands". The British soldiers from Egypt spent their army leave here
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
Nicosia
1964 - 1965
Limassol
1964 - 1965
Famagusta
1964 - 1965
Famagusta
1964 - 1965
Famagusta
1964 - 1965
Seafront street at Larnaca, “Phinikoudes”
ca. 1958
Bayraktar mosque
1976 - 1977
D'Avila parking
1976 - 1977
The Latin Cathedral of St Nicholas (Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque)
1976 - 1977