Photo Pages

Photo- documentaries relating to the families, their properties, the people, events, and the stories behind them have been included in this page. These Photo articles takes us to the very places mentioned in the stories, and presents is as at date. It also strives at all times to include information that supports and authenticates the story.

Photographs of individuals and families could be found under the relevant Family Tree pages.

Island in the Stream :
This island (extreme left) known as 'Diyambetalawa' between the two bridges at Kalutara, was granted to Pedro de Fonseka by the Dutch Government. The British acquired part of it to build the bridge and the roadway. What happened to the rest is not known. Picture shows the Kalutara Temple and the bridge at sunset.

	E. C. de Fonseka and the Royal Star & Garter Home : In 1922, the Star and Garter Home in the Borough of Richmond-Upon-Thames, UK, was the beneficiary of a substantial donation from a Sri Lankan philanthropist, Edmund Clarke de Fonseka M.B.E.
	ASCOT AVENUE - The Racing Legend continues : This posh residential area down Thimbirigasyaya Road, owes its name to Major Edmund Clarence de Fonseka and his Racing Interests.
	ARCADIA - The home that lent its name to Arcadia Gardens : This beautiful house that was once home to E. C. de Fonseka and his family, today lends its name to Arcadia Gardens, on top of Rosmead Place.
	Telford Lodge : ‘Telford Lodge’ was the home of John Henry de Fonseka. His children E.C de Fonseka and Frank de Fonseka and others spent their early lives in this house. Picture shows the present occupants of the property.

James Place : ‘James Place’ was the property of James Fretz de Fonseka, and was named after him. This was subsequently gifted to his eldest son Francis Simon and was sold by his sons in the 70s. Only the well remains from the old property. Picture shows the view of the property from the old ferry road.

Gold Medal of Johannes De Fonseka: Among the treasured possession of Mudaliyar S. R. De Fonseka was this gold medal given to Mudaliyar Johannes de Fonseka by Governor Brownrigg on the 21st of November, 1819.

Mahawatte - The Dutch Land Grant :
This plot of land 58 acres in extent, granted to Reynoldus over 200 years ago in 1785, is traced thru the ages, including its partitioning in 1877 to 61 allotments to its present day.

Kalutara Town Club : Francis Simon de Fonseka was a stalwart of The Kalutara Town Club (KTC) and played Cricket for the club. His photo was ceremoniously unveiled in the 60’s and hangs in the lobby to date.

Picture shows the front of the club premises.

	Kalutara North and Madampitiya Cemeteries: The Kalutara North Cemetery and the Madampitiya Cemetary is the final resting place for many de Fonseka’s. Picture shows the tombstone of Carolis de Fonseka.
	Jawatta Kalutara : This property and the adjoining eleven acres known as Gambiriswatte, at Jawatte in Kalutara, once belonged to Peter Gooneratne and Beatrice de Fonseka. Their only son Pat who inherited the property, sold most of it for his existence.
	De Fonseka Road / De Fonseka Place : De Fonseka road which connects Dickman's Road and Vajira Road is named after Mudaliyar S. R De Fonseka, and to date some of his descendents live down this road.
	Kalutara North Football Team (1939): This photograph of a football team that played in a minor league, has a great period feel to it. Two De Fonsekas appear in it.
	St Kevin's Bungalow: St Kevin' which is featured as Mudaliyar S. R de Fonseka’s home in the book '20th Century Impressions' still exists and retains it's old world charm.