Old photos of Trincomalee
54 photographs of Trincomalee, from 1940 to 2023 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.
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What the photos show
The 54 photographs of Trincomalee on PlaceWas span 4 decades, from 1940 to 2023. 17 of them were taken before 1980; the other 37 are recent views of the same streets and landmarks.6 spots were photographed more than once, so you can compare the same street, square or building across the years.54 of the photos carry a written caption explaining what is in the frame. Every picture is pinned to the place it was taken, so the map below shows where the photographers stood.
Places in Trincomalee through time
Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.
Stories from Trincomalee
What contributors wrote about these photographs.
1940s · 17 photos
1980s · 1 photo
2010s · 30 photos
· showing 12, all 30 on the map ↗
2020s · 6 photos
