vizag heritage

Patrick Russell: The unknown artist and famous naturalist of Vizag

Patrick Russell: The unknown artist and famous naturalist of Vizag

From Monsieur Ross, after whom the famous Ross Hill was named, to Patrick Lawson, the namesake of Lawson's Bay Colony,…

3 years ago

War Time Vizag’s Civil Defence– 1942

The history of Vizag has always been associated with ancient British establishments, stories of how it turned into a metropolitan from…

3 years ago

Civil Dispensary to King George Hospital: A rough and winding journey

The district head quarter’s civil hospital at Visakhapatnam constructed in 1923 was named “King George Hospital” in the same year.…

3 years ago

Hidden amidst the hustle and bustle, an account of the oldest bank in Vizag

In a world where history is represented by architectural marvels, towering structures, and rusty palaces, the slight details disguised amidst…

3 years ago

Vizag heritage: If the ruins on Simhachalam hill could speak

Of late, deforestation and the demolition of greenery on hills in the name of development have become familiar settings. Visakhapatnam,…

3 years ago

Railways in Visakhapatnam: History and Heritage

With discussions rife about a new railway zone headquartered in Visakhapatnam, there is no suitable occasion than now to reminisce…

3 years ago

World Heritage Week: Did you know the history of the Vizag-made tea caddies?

Visakhapatnam, once known as Vizagapatam, is an urban jungle that once flourished with expert craftsmen and their beautifully handcrafted arts.…

3 years ago

From oil lamps to electricity, the story of lighting up Vizag

Imagine Vizag being a colonial town with the only light source being dim oil lamps. These were the scenes in…

3 years ago

Rewind the clock with these historical maps of Vizag

Maps fascinate most people, and what started this Vizag mapping quest was the enthusiastic Vizag Heritage Narrator, Jayshree Hatangadi, who…

3 years ago

Vizag Heritage Walks – 99 not out!

Though exploring the natural beauties and wonders is an exciting thought, the experience of going through the lanes of an…

3 years ago