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The white fox (1913)at Naval Camp,Diyathalawa,Ceylon Amidst The Plains Of Diyatalawa June 2013 Fox Hill with the insignia of the fox, HMS Fox and the year 1913 etched in white granite Winding through the road lined with many a tall tree we slowly inched towards Diyatalawa. The cool clime and the trickle of sunlight that at times dappled the way unveiled an enchanting landscape. By and by trees gave way to a bustling town and here we began our journey to discover the history and the present of Diyatalawa… Words Krishani Peiris Photography Menaka Aravinda Located approximately 1,331 metres above sea level, Diyatalawa in the Haputale District is well known as a Garrison Town. Though it is not clear as to when the place became a prominent threshold for armed forces, historical records show that in 1885, the British had stationed a garrison in the area. And from that point onwards, Diyatalawa has ...