The great-nephew of Edward David Sykes sent me this photo his sister recently found. He thinks his great-uncle is the man on the far right, with the hat in his hand. I've been able to find another photo by the photography studio (Ming Yuen) that was taken in front of the same building. It appears to be a church. Any insight you have on this photo and the people in it is greatly appreciated. Edward David Sykes, by the way, is buried in the HK Jewish Cemetery (https://jhshk.org/community/the-jewish-cemetery/burial-list/sykes-edwar…).
Date picture taken
1940s
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Not E.D. Sykes
Bad news. One son of Mr. Sykes showed the photo to his brother and sisters. They don't think it's their father.
I believe the nuns in the…
I believe the nuns in the photo are from the French Convent as it was known then, later being known as Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres. I notice the Japanese soldier on the right. Obviously photo taken during Hong Kong's occupation.
Coincidentally, I had a…
Coincidentally, I had a classmate in the 50s by the name of Elias Sykes. No idea what was his father's name, but I believe he was a Jew and rather short in stature.
Re: Coincidentally
Yes, that's the fellow I'm in touch with.
My goodness!! Where is Elias…
My goodness!! Where is Elias? In HK? If you contact him, remind him of his former school St. Paul's convent. I am in touch with some of our former classmates and they all remember him and would like to know how he is doing. Is there anyway I can contact him through my furnished email address. Would love to hear from him.
Will do. For your own…
Will do. For your own security, please edit your last post and delete your email address. I've written it down.