COLOMBO : The Great Days of Bambalawatte with a Walkthrough of Colpetty in the Olden Times,authored by Asif Hussein, is a one-of-a-kind work with a walk down the memory lane of what may well be called the golden stretch of Colombo comprehending the Colpetty, Bambalapitiya and Wellawatte precincts of the great city.
This profusely illustrated and compelling work tells the story of these three important zones of the city from their very humble beginnings to the plush downtown areas they are today. The evolution of each one of these areas is traced in much detail and their rich history vividly described through what may well be described as a journey back in time.
Among other things, it traces the origins of place names and street names and covers the main landmarks of each zone as well as businesses and prominent residences. Separate segments in each chapter bring out the more interesting facts and facets of these areas that should further interest the reader.
The work is profusely illustrated with rare, vintage monochrome and colour photographs and sketches that add to the story of Colombo’s Golden Stretch and make it all the more captivating.
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