Sentinels of Shimla’s skyline: Historic chimneys preserve memories of winters past
The smoky scent of coal, the crackle of fire and a family gathered around the hearth — that is how the older generation remembers Shimla’s winter. Electricity was still a luxury, but the city’s many fireplaces kept residents warm, their chimneys rising above the roofs. “We lived in Albert Hall.
I have vivid memories of
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- Lifestyle
- Places
- Himachal Pradesh
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- The Tribune India
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- vedant chandel
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- Sunday, 11 October 2026, 3:24 am IST
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