Who doesn’t know the Savoy Cinema in Vacoas? That probably can even be referred to as a landmark… as long as at least the building still stands. At that time the cinema was still a famous cinema and could be said to be the main entertainment of the town. And the old Esso filling station …
In the early periods of the Sugar Boom, time when the sugar industry was known to be the backbone of the economy, many sugar estates, as a prestige symbol, raised pigeons on their lands. These pigeons were raised in structures called ‘Dovecotes’ (french: Pigeonnier) where small openings allowed the pigeons to get inside and make …
Curepipe, known as the Town of Light (Ville Lumière), is well known for its cool climate, …and most-of-the-time dull weather due to its high geographical elevation. Summer days in Curepipe is very enjoyable as the temperature is ideal for outdoor activities, be in for shopping, enjoying the municipal garden, or finding something to eat. The …
The Taylor Smith Football team back in 1968/69, Champions of the time. Football during the 1950s – 1980s has been one of the most praised sports in the island, both as a sporting activity and as an entertainment for its audience. Stadiums during those times were full and the thrill of the moment was something …
These old colonial buildings certainly dates back to the early British period and it is sad how they are no longer preserved as they should. Some are even at the point of crumbling down. La Chaussée street in Port Louis was among the busiest streets even back then and is still today and so many …
A practice that is slowly beginning to fade with the advent of technology and becoming quite rare is certainly seeing these women early in the morning down the river and washing their clothes. Quite amusing indeed to find these ladies collectively doing the laundry and of course, with a lot of chit-chat. Memories of a …
A collection of all those images of Mauritius that are being directly compared to the current period. How it was in the past and how it is as of the current times. Only images, enjoy!
The Vacoas Train Station now no longer exists and has been replaced by the actual bus terminal. In the early 1980s we could still see the Post Office building, which was the actual Train Station before that, but due to development, the building was pulled down. The building is exactly what we can still see …
Port Louis, Dr Ferrière Street, before the stone building of the Government Printing was pulled down to be replaced by the actual State Bank of Mauritius back in 1991. The building on the right still serves as one of the Blyth Brothers branches. It is also said that the Government Printing building dates back to …
Mobile trades exist since the ancient of times and even now this activity is still being practiced. However, with time, the content of the trading activity has evolved drastically to the point that some have completely disappeared. In Mauritius, the milk seller (milkman), the coal seller, the tin-can seller, and some others are no longer …
In the early to mid 1960s, Mauritius began construction of its first motorway and as of today the motorway has known many enhancements, including addition of lanes and extensions to other regions. With a span starting from Plaisance (SSR) Airport to Grand Bay, the Motorway is the quickest access from north to south and vice …
Found in the Capital City of Port Louis, the Central Post Office (also known as the General Post Office) dates back since the early Colonial period. The building was erected in 1868, but was inaugurated in December 1870 by Governor Gordon. The Post Office now acts as a Postal Museum showing the history of the …
The Old Curepipe Market back in the late 1960s. After the cyclone of 1975, Gervaise, the Curepipe Market which was once a magnificent colonial structure was so severely damaged that it had to be pulled down and was then redesigned and built as the current one we can still see today in 2014. Even though …
Accidents happen… but hopefully this one wasn’t serious with casualties. During the recent few years accidents have been very serious with reported cases of fatalities, and for sure all kinds of measures are being adopted to reduce this stress for everyday drivers. If we take a look backwards in the 50s/70s and now, it is …
The Horse Racing has been an iconic activity in Mauritius since the early British Colonial Times. Fans of Horse Racing will definitely not miss the season starting in March and ending in December every year, and even though considered a hobby or entertainment for most, it is still a very addictive passion for a few. …
A typical scenery of the Pereybere public beach on a warm summer Sunday afternoon. Found in the north of the island, Pereybere is next to Grand Bay, the famous tourist and fishermen village of the island, and is quite well visited especially during weekends for its nice sea and beach, even though quite prone to …
Quartier Militaire, even since the Mauritius Government Railways was still operational until 1964, can be said to be the ‘center’ gateway to the east of the island as all roads from the midlands to the east has to go through this village. And even geographically, it is situated nearly in the middle of the island …
A post-cyclonic scenery of the northern village of Cap Malheureux where small boats have been gathered a little ashore and the coconut trees along the beach have been almost robbed of their “branches” and leaves, but still beautiful though dramatic. Some geographical information: Cap Malheureux is a village in Mauritius located in Rivière du Rempart …
Grand Bay being a very well considered coastal fishermen village in the North has known and is still knowing lots and lots of changes. From the early days till the late 1960s, the village could easily be compared to other similar villages but as from the early 1970s, development in all aspects has set Grand …
A bird-eye view on ‘Citée Vallijee’ construction nearing completion round 1967, and a complete difference from what the actual ‘Citée Vallijee’ looks like. After the cyclones of 1960, Alix & Carol, many families were homeless and the government then decided to construct cheap and quick housings to remedy to the situation. At that time the …