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Royal College, Colombo
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Royal College, Colombo is a selective entry boys' school located in Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Started by Joseph Marsh in 1835, it was established as the Colombo Academy by Sir Robert Wilmot-Horton in January 1836, as part of the implementation of the recommendations of the Colebrooke Cameron Commission (1833), and was the first government-run secondary school for boys in the island.
Royal College motto on top of the Main building
Royal College motto on top of the Main building
Royal College Building
Royal College Building
The J.R. Jayawardene Pavilion at the main cricket grounds.
The J.R. Jayawardene Pavilion at the main cricket grounds.
Founder Sir Robert Wilmot-Horton, the Governor of Ceylon
Founder Sir Robert Wilmot-Horton, the Governor of Ceylon
Cinnamon Gardens
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Cinnamon Gardens is an affluent neighbourhood in Colombo, Sri Lanka located 3 kilometers south-east from Colombo's centre. Cinnamon Gardens is named from the former cinnamon plantation in this area. In the year 1789, there were 289 acres (1.17 km2) of cinnamon trees in the gardens.
Image: Race Course Colombo
Image: Race Course Colombo
Image: Independence Commemoration Hall
Image: Independence Commemoration Hall
Image: The landmark Nelum Pokuna (Lotus Pond) Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre
Image: The landmark Nelum Pokuna (Lotus Pond) Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre
Image: Viharamahadevi Park incl. Town Hall
Image: Viharamahadevi Park incl. Town Hall