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Last time we looked at this photo we concentrated on the buildings along the seafront, using them to date the photo to 1895. Before we leave this photo, there are a few more areas I'd like to put under the magnifying glass.
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December, 1941.
81 years ago, tensions were high as war with Japan grew ever more likely. On December 8th, Hong Kong's fears were confirmed when Japanese planes attacked Kai Tak, and Japanese soldiers crossed the border into the New Territories. The fighting continued until the British surrendered on Christmas Day.
Do you remember this lady? She's the cover girl for my first book.
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