Uploaded from "University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China", reference number: Os02-009
Notes on the website: Photo from an album (UoB reference Os02) kept in the School of Oriental and African Studies Archives, London (SOAS reference MS 380 876/2).
The estimated date on the website is 1890-1900. Likely before the 1890s because no sign of reclamation activity can be seen. Update: date set to 1886 (see comment below).
One interesting detail is the pavilion west of the Hong Kong Cricket Clubhouse (1st location).
Date picture taken
1886 (year is approximate)
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Comments
Additional place
Colonial Secretary's Office (1847-1952) to left center of St. John's Cathederal
which place?
JP, are you talking about Central Government Offices [1848-1955] - Hong Kong?
Yes, one and the same... I…
Yes, one and the same... I didn't remember the exact dates
If you look at the HSBC…
If you look at the HSBC headquarters, scaffolding can be seen on the right side, behind St Johns Cathedral tower. As the building looks complete and brand new, I would put the date of the photo to mid-late 1886.