John Still

Born in 1880 and educated at Winchester College, he went out to Ceylon as a young man and became closely connected with the island that would shape his work. He is remembered as a British archaeologist and writer whose explorations contributed to wider interest in ancient sites in Sri Lanka, especially Sigiriya.

His best-known book is The Jungle Tide, a travel memoir that blends observation, history, and a strong sense of place. The book’s lasting appeal comes from the way it brings together adventure, archaeology, and everyday life in the landscapes he knew so well.

He died in 1941. Reliable image sources available during this search did not provide a clear usable portrait, so no profile image is included.