Bangalore city then and now:

There are two kinds of Bangalore, as far as local tradition goes. There’s British Bangalore – the former cantonment area – and pre-British Bangalore. And then there’s new Bangalore; the IT parks and the hep, happening neighbourhoods springing up towards the outskirts of the city.

 

Brigade Road

Once upon a time, this was a quiet road in the cantonment area. But times change and today it’s anything but quiet – it’s a thriving commercial hub.

 

South Parade

South Parade, which is now know as M.G. Road (every major city in India has one), was once the centre of all residential and public life. Today it is one of the busiest roads in the city, with the metro line running through it.

 

Vidhana Soudha

This grand and magnificent building is the seat of state legislature in Karnataka and was built in 1956 by the British.

 

Russell Market

The old beef, poultry and fruit market was established in 1927 by the British. Today its shops not only sell poultr,etc but they also sell everything from antiques and second-hand goods to regular meat and foodstuffs. 

 

Bangalore Palace

Before, it was a place of the royals, Now, The palace grounds are used for holding public events including music concerts. The grounds are now neglected with only the portion immediately in front of the palace being cultivated.