Serai Collection

Japanese bantams, black bantams and Pekin bantams. Mrs. Woodcocks Japanese white bantams, first prize at Crystal Palace 1872. E. Cambridges black bantams, cup winner at Bristol 1873. H. B

Turkey. Adrianople (Edirne). The Sultan's Palace
Turkey. Adrianople (today Edirne). The Sultan's Palace at Eski Serai. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vormser and Fonnstecher. Historia de Turquia by Joseph Marie Jouannin (1783-1844) and Jules Van Gaver

Yere Batan Serai, underground cisterns, Istanbul, Turkey
Yere Batan Serai, underground cisterns, Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey Date: 1858

The New Railway Bridge across the Indus at Attock, Panoramic View of Attock and the Surrounding Country (engraving)
1044560 The New Railway Bridge across the Indus at Attock, Panoramic View of Attock and the Surrounding Country (engraving) by English School

A Caravan Leaving Fes (chromolitho)
735336 A Caravan Leaving Fes (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Caravan Leaving Fes)

Serai, old Turkish Headquarters, Basra, Iraq, WW1
Serai, old Turkish Headquarters, Basra, Iraq, during the First World War. circa 1916

Interior of the Serai, Subzee-Mundee (engraving)
2785837 Interior of the Serai, Subzee-Mundee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Serai, Subzee-Mundee)

The Chitral Expedition (engraving)
1628129 The Chitral Expedition (engraving) by Biddulph, Michael (1823-1904) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chitral Expedition. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 May 1895)

Exterior detail of Tash Khauli, also known as Tosh Hovli, Ichan Kala, Khiva, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Khiva, Exterior detail of Tash Khauli, also known as Tosh Hovli, Ichan Kala

Colourful ceiling in an iwan in the harem, Tash Khauli, also known as Tosh Hovli
Uzbekistan, Khiva, Colourful ceiling in an iwan in the harem, Tash Khauli, also known as Tosh Hovli, Ichan Kala

Sarcophagus Serai Syria Angle view 1898
Sarcophagus, Serai, Syria. Angle view. 1898, Syria

Sarcophagus Serai Syria Side view 1898
Sarcophagus, Serai, Syria. Side view. 1898, Syria

Antioch Antakiyeh environs Sarcophagus Serai
Antioch (Antakiyeh) and environs. Sarcophagus in Serai 1900, Turkey, Antioch

Serai Street - Kirkuk, Iraq Date: circa 1910s

Istanbul - Grande Rue de Pera - Lycee Galata Serai. Date: circa 1906

India / Mutiny / Badle-Serai
Storming the batteries at Badle-Serai Date: 1857

The New Railway Bridge Across the Indus at Attock, Panoramic View of Attock and The
THE NEW RAILWAY BRIDGE ACROSS THE INDUS AT ATTOCK, PANORAMIC VIEW OF ATTOCK AND THE SURROUNDING COUNTRY, 1883: 1. Khairabad. 2. Native Bazaar. 3. The Fort. 4. Church. 5. Serai. 6. Dak Bungalow. 7

Seraglio Point - Constantinople, Turkey
Palace Point, Constantinople - La Pointe du Seraile, Seraglio Point or Sarayburnu. Date: circa 1908

Edirne, Turkey - Entrance gate of the Old Palace
Entrance gate of the Old Palace at Edirne, Turkey. Date: circa 1910

Camel Caravan at the Caravaniserai Landikotal - NWFP
Camel Caravan at the Caravaniserai, Landikotal, NWFP en route from Afghanistan to Peshawar, Pakistan. Date: circa 1920s

King Feisal crowned King of Mesopotamia
King Feisal (Faisal) acceeds to the throne of Mesopotamia (Iraq) at the Great Court of Serai in Baghdad, seen here with Sir Percy Cox, Sir Aylmer Haldane and Sayid Mahmud

Old travellers rest stop, Damascus, Syria, Middle East

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"Exploring the Enchanting World of Serai: From Japanese Bantams to Ottoman Palaces" Embark on a captivating journey through time and culture as we delve into the fascinating realm of Serai. This mystical word holds within it a tapestry of stories, spanning from the elegant Japanese Bantams to the majestic Black and Pekin Bantams. Travel back centuries ago to Adrianople, known today as Edirne, where the Sultan's Palace once stood in all its grandeur. Immerse yourself in history as you wander through Yere Batan Serai, marveling at its underground cisterns that whisper tales of Istanbul's past. Witness moments frozen in time with "The Massacre at Erzeroum, " captured forever in a haunting black and white photograph. Then let your imagination soar across continents as you gaze upon "The New Railway Bridge across the Indus at Attock, " offering panoramic views of Attock and its surrounding countryside. Experience the vibrant energy of caravans departing Fes, depicted vividly in a mesmerizing chromolitho titled "A Caravan Leaving Fes. " And venture into Basra during WW1, where Serai served as an old Turkish Headquarters amidst turbulent times. Step inside Subzee-Mundee's enchanting interior with an exquisite engraving showcasing the intricate beauty found within its walls. Feel your heart race alongside brave souls embarking on "The Chitral Expedition, " immortalized forever in another captivating engraving. Discover architectural wonders like Tash Khauli or Tosh Hovli nestled within Ichan Kala, Khiva - Uzbekistan's hidden gem. Marvel at their exterior details before being awestruck by colorful ceilings adorning iwans within harem chambers. Finally, stroll along Istanbul's Grande Rue de Pera and catch sight of Lycee Galata Serai standing proudly amidst bustling streets - a testament to the city's rich heritage.