The photo should be post WWII as the tower at the Goverment House is visible. Ocean Terminal is not there yet so it should be sometime older than 1965. The Mandarin was not there yet, so earlier than 1962 Likely the crown atop the HSBD building should help. 1953 perhaps?
There will be an extension of service up to 12.30 a.m. from 1st to 7th June inclusive to enable the general public to view the illuminations from the Upper Levels during the Coronation period.
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Hi there,
Hi there,
The photo should be post WWII as the tower at the Goverment House is visible. Ocean Terminal is not there yet so it should be sometime older than 1965. The Mandarin was not there yet, so earlier than 1962 Likely the crown atop the HSBD building should help. 1953 perhaps?
Thanks & Bezt Regards,
T
Looks like 1953
Looks like taken in 1953 for the Queen's Coronation. One can see the crown on the roof of the HSBC and the lit lettering E II R at the Cricket Club.
1953 it is. Here's a similar
1953 it is. Here's a similar photo from Greg Fripp:
Late Trams
"NOTICE
LATE TRAMS
There will be an extension of service up to 12.30 a.m. from 1st to 7th June inclusive to enable the general public to view the illuminations from the Upper Levels during the Coronation period.
PEAK TRAMWAYS CO., LTD."
Source: The China Mail, page 8, 28th May 1953 and The China Mail, page 10, 28th May 1953