Mysterious marker stone 24 near Wanchai Gap [????- ]
I saw this one yesterday, but have no idea what it's for.
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I saw this one yesterday, but have no idea what it's for.
After a gentle reminder from Phil, it's time to think about how we'll add films to the catalogue of Hong Kong's history. Here are my ideas - your comments are very welcome.
The idea is that films are a good source of information about old Hong Kong. Initially, because they show old buildings and places that have been demolished.
I can think of three main types of film:
These are a slightly different style from the shophouses in Kowloon and Hong Kong island. If you look at the end-on photo of these shophouses, you'll see the covered area only extends out over half of the pavement. In Kowloon and Hong Kong it usually covers the whole pavement.
The Antiquities & Monuments Office will stop accepting comments on their propsed changes to the listed buildings on 31 July. So, if you've got anything to say, better get a move on! Their email address is amo@lcsd.gov.hk
I sent them this message yesterday, noting that no pillboxes on Hong Kong island, or ARP tunnels were included:
Dear Sir,
The tanks in Fred's photos all have a set of markings painted on the front and back. As an example, here's the front of the Comet tank at the Museum of Coastal Defence: