It is photograph showing Srinagar Club situated on right bank of Veth just upstream of Abdullah Bridge. Constructed by Britishers . Only they & visiting foreigners could be members here. Later Amer Singh Club was established for Elite locals & visitors from India. Srinagar Club got closed in 1989-90. Presently it is occupied by CRPF.
The building was buit in 1899 as a club for the Britishers living in Srinagar those days.
Britishers used to stay here in Srinagar mostly in Area between Protestant Church & Sonwar Bagh in those days it Used to be called British Quarters.
So simple and so much innocence and free air, love and affection among all.
Reminds us of lines by Sir Mohd Iqbal-
"Aata hai yaad mujhko guzra hua zamana,
Woh bhag ki baharein woh sab ka chah chahana,
Azadiyan kahan woh ab apne ghonsle ki,
apni khushi se aana apni khushi se jana"
Well, he isn't sitting in a bad mood but is sitting in quite a royal pose because getting a photo clicked used to be a matter of pride and style. He is feeling proud. He must have traveled miles to reach the studio, so its a moment of achievement and pride.
Mostly these cars were carrying English elite.
Photograph taken in 1936 showing Tourist/hunter returning from Kashmir some where near Uri with their motor car laden with belongings,hunting trophies, Kangris & wicker Baskets. A Sarenghe Nawaz is playing probably a farewell tune on his musical instrument.
1976 Near Nagin Lake, Kashmir. Across Ashaibagh bridge road going towards Hazratbal.
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