Over 40.000 photographs from the 1880s to 1970s touch upon many aspects of Cyprus life: its monuments, landscapes and people.
By the eighth century Salamis was the greatest of the Cypriot city-kingdoms
1954
Work going on at Salamis in 1954 to erect all the columns
1954
A professor of history explains to the students
1954
In the Roman era, Salamis was the island of Cyprus main commercial centre and figured prominently in early Christianity
1954
Kantara castle and the magnificent view along the coast
1954
From the castle can be seen miles along the coastline
1954
View from Buffavento Castle
1954
On the left of the picture Kyrenia can be seen with its harbour and castle
1954
Queens window, St Hilarion Castle
1954
View from St Hilarion Castle
1954
In this photo we have slept out under the stars all night and we are just getting ourselves ready for another days touring
1954
The pine forest in the Troodos mountains
1954
A small village in the Troodos foothills
1954
A village in the Troodos foothills valley
1954
Troodos is situated about 5,500 feet above sea-level
1954
The beautiful views in the Troodos mountains
1954
Snow can be seen in the Troodos mountains
1954
The asbestos mine in Troodos mountains. The mine was first opened in 1907
1954
The view from Mt. Olympus to Machairas
1954
The winding road in the Troodos valley
1954
The clear, dry atmosphere and warm days and cool nights, make Troodos an excellent health resort
1954
We make a cup of tea and get washed and we are on our way again round this lovely island
1954
We take a little break from sightseeing
1954
We admire the views from St Hilarion Castle
1954