Thursday 18 October 2012

Getting to know Chittagong


Chittagong lies across the Bay of Bengal. This eastern most part of Greater India belongs with Bangladesh now.
















European bungalows and the court house on Fairy Hill.
 Pen-and ink drawing by Jane Blagrave (fl. 1809-1840) in 1837. Inscribed on the front in ink is: 'J.M.A. Blagrave. /37. Calcutta. Fairy Hill. Tempest Hill. East View.'

The building on Fairy Hill is the court house where the trials were held.

Sketch source: British Library

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