Jane D’Arcy Collection
The Jane D’Arcy collection comprises 146 black and white photographs exhibited in an album that carries the title: ‘Cyprus Scenes’. The album was compiled by Jane D'Arcy (nee Battershill) following a trip to Cyprus sometime in the 20th century and covers a variety of subjects such as agricultural activities, Cypriot landscapes, monuments, and archaeological sites as Jane experienced them on her trip.
Jane visited the island for the first time in 1935 as a child when her father Sir William Denis Battershill (1896 – 1959) was appointed Colonial Secretary on the island (1935-1937). In 1939 they returned to the island for another three years during which Sir William served as Governor of Cyprus, 1939-1941, and subsequently retired to Kyrenia.
The images that comprise the online collection were reproduced from the original black and white prints. The titles were taken from inscriptions to the photographs when available that justify inconsistencies to the depicted image. Where no inscriptions were available the titles were generated by the cataloguer describing the depicted subject.
The Costas and Rita Severis Foundation holds or manages the copyright(s) of this collection and its digital reproduction.
Famagusta Gate, Nicosia - Cyprus
20th century
The Land gate in Famagusta
20th century
Mevlevi Tekke Museum
20th century
Famagusta Gate in Nicosia
20th century
Ermou street in Nicosia
20th century
Ermou street in Nicosia
20th century
Famagusta, Cyprus
20th century
Papho[s] Gate, Nicosia - Cyprus
20th century
Latin Cathedral of St Sophia (Selimiye mosque)
20th century
Ermou street in Nicosia
20th century
Ledra Street in Nicosia
20th century
Ledra Street in Nicosia
20th century
Kolossi Castle
20th century
Paphos Fort
20th century
Paphos harbour
20th century
Kolossi Castle
20th century
Soloi theatre
20th century
Mosaic at Curium
20th century
Vouni Palace
20th century
Latin Cathedral of St Sophia (Selimiye mosque)
20th century
Latin Cathedral of St Sophia (Selimiye mosque)
20th century
Latin Cathedral of St Sophia (Selimiye mosque
20th century
Bayraktar mosque-Nicosia
20th century
Hala Sultan Tekke in Larnaca
20th century