The Urbs Indis collection will be housed at the Urban Design & Research Institute Library (UDRI) in Kala Ghoda, and is available for reference Monday to Friday during working hours. PICS/BIPIN KOKATE

In HA Newell's guidebook, 1924 Bombay: The Gate of India, he writes for the benefit of the newcomer (to the city): "The Bombay Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society is situated in the Town Hall, Elphinstone Circle. The library is open from 10.30 am to 7 pm. To enter, a member's introduction is necessary."