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*"An officer in Simla" [http://www.kingscollections.org/servingsoldier/collection/an-officer-in-simla-part-1 Part 1] [http://www.kingscollections.org/servingsoldier/collection/an-officer-in-simla-part-2 Part 2] An album of photographs and other items from Ian Hamilton's time in Simla, India 1885-1887 from "The Serving Soldier" collection, King’s College London
*"An officer in Simla" [http://www.kingscollections.org/servingsoldier/collection/an-officer-in-simla-part-1 Part 1] [http://www.kingscollections.org/servingsoldier/collection/an-officer-in-simla-part-2 Part 2] An album of photographs and other items from Ian Hamilton's time in Simla, India 1885-1887 from "The Serving Soldier" collection, King’s College London
*[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/article3915253.ece The dakiya and the dak ghar] by Sarita Brara September 20, 2012 The Hindu. The Shimla General Post Office opened in 1883.
*[http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/article3915253.ece The dakiya and the dak ghar] by Sarita Brara September 20, 2012 The Hindu. The Shimla General Post Office opened in 1883.
 
*[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2008/20080924/himplus1.htm#3 "Ripon’s heritage: Din Dayal’s gain"] by Shriniwas Joshi  September 24, 2008, ''HimachalPlus'' Chandigarh. Ripon Hospital opened  May 14, 1885. The female wards of the Ripon were  subsequently converted into a separate hospital, ‘The Lady Dufferin Hospital’.
====Historical books on-line====
====Historical books on-line====
*[http://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gaz_atlas_1909/pager.html?object=67  1909 Map of Simla] ''Imperial Gazetteer of India, Volume 26, Atlas 1909 edition'',  page 61.
*[http://dsal.uchicago.edu/reference/gaz_atlas_1909/pager.html?object=67  1909 Map of Simla] ''Imperial Gazetteer of India, Volume 26, Atlas 1909 edition'',  page 61.

Revision as of 05:44, 31 May 2016

Simla
Presidency: Bengal
Coordinates: 31.137603°N 77.128143°E
Altitude: 2,900 m (9,514 ft)
Present Day Details
Place Name: Shimla
State/Province: Himachal Pradesh
Country: India
Transport links
Kalka-Simla Railway
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places of interest during the British period
Simla



Simla was the headquarters of Simla District in the Delhi Division of Punjab Province during the British period. It was the hill station linked with Delhi and the summer retreat of the Viceroy from 1864. In the centre of Simla is the large open space known as The Ridge. The colonial-era architecture in the town is notable for its mock Tudor style.

The current name is Shimla.

Railway

The narrow gauge Kalka-Simla Railway is still operational, having opened in 1903.

Churches

Stained Glass, St. Michael's Cathedral (1988)
  • Christ Church (Anglican, built 1844-1846).
  • St Michael and St Joseph's Cathedral (Roman Catholic, built 1886). Photograph (flickr.com)
  • St Andrew's Church (Church of Scotland, now a library).
  • St Thomas's Church (Church Missionary Society).
  • All Saints Chapel.
  • St Crispin's, Mashobra.

Cemeteries

  • Oakover Cemetery (in use 1829-1841).
  • Cart Road Cemetery (consecrated 1840).
  • Kanlog Cemetery (in use 1850-1920s) (See individual fibiwiki article)
  • Sanjauli Cemetery (opened 1921)
  • St Bede's Cemetery (private burial ground for nuns of Convent of Jesus and Mary, also some Loreto religious)

Cemeteries from Simla, Past and Present by Edward J Buck 1904 Archive.org.
"Simla District" page 43 A list of inscriptions on Christian tombs or monuments in the Punjab, North-West Frontier Province, Kashmir and Afghanistan possessing historical or archaeological interest Part 1 by Miles Irving (1910) Hathi Trust Digital Library
Cemeteries in Simla Brief historical background to the individual cemeteries from blog of Sumit Raj Vashit.

Schools

FIBIS resources

Related articles

External links

Simla Railway Station today

Historical books on-line