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Fred arrived in Hong Kong in June 1957, stationed here with the 1st Royal Tank Regiment. He was based at Sek Kong throughout, sailing home again in October 1959. Below you can browse through several hundred of the photos he took during that time.
Here are a few I can think of that are interested in one or more aspects of Hong Kong's history. What others are out there?
Nicknamed the 'Battle Box', the armed services underground headquarters was built in the late 1930's, where Pacific Place stands today.
Here's what we know about it so far. It's not much, so if you can add anything, please leave a comment below.
Reader Malcolm Bradbury starts us off. He has kindly emailed us:
I have a book titled VICTORIA BARRACKS 1842 - 1979 published by: Headquarters British Forces, Hong Kong.
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A surprising amount of Hong Kong's military buildings still exist. Sometimes because they are in out-of-the-way places that noone has thought about redeveloping yet. Sometimes because they are still under the control of the military authorities, and so are out of bound for redevelopment. And a precious few are considered listed buildings, and so are actively protected.
During its time as a British colony, Hong Kong's role as a military base went through several different phases.
And why did Harrison Forman give her special treatment?
