Over 40.000 photographs from the 1880s to 1970s touch upon many aspects of Cyprus life: its monuments, landscapes and people.
Large old cannon that was on the Old City Wall
1954
Namik Kemal, with St Nicholas church/Lala Mustafa Pasha Tower in the background
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
Side by side can be seen the large Church of St George of the Greeks and St Nicholas Cathedral/Lala Mustafa Pasha Camii inside the walls of Famagusta
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
The tree in front of the Cathedral/Mosque is reputed to be over 600 years old
1954
Inside the St Nicholas Cathedral/Lala Mustafa Pasha Camii Mosque
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
A Cypriot father and his son enjoy the afternoon sun at Kyrenia Harbour. This little boy will be about 60 years old now
1954
This church was just outside Famagusta
1954
My twin brother Mike (on the left) and his friend Vic McGarry have a brief rest on the church steps after a long walk
1954
Bellapais Abbey
1954
Bellapais Abbey
1954
Church with the children just coming out
1954
The next 3 pages show various church towers in different lights
1954
Church tower by moonlight
1954
Greek Orthodox Church and tower. Whereabouts unknown
1954
St Nicholas Cathedral/Lala Mustafa Pasha Camii Mosque in Old Famagusta City
1954
A village in the Troodos foothills valley
1954
Bellapais
1980
Bellapais
1980
Bellapais
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