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The 1972 gazetteer of official standard names for Hong Kong and Macao approved by the United States Board on Geographic Names may be helpful for locating places where the 1970s name is no longer in use.
Available to read online at https://www.google.co.uk/books/edition/Gazetteer_United_States_Board_on…
David Bellis, B.E.M., who runs the popular website www.gwulo.com, will visit Exeter to show some of his collection's fascinating photos of old Hong Kong.
Dating from the early 20th century back to the 1880s, the photos show an old Hong Kong that has long since disappeared. They have been scanned at high resolution, enabling David to show us the photos' minutest details, and so reveal their hidden stories.
David Bellis, B.E.M., who runs the popular website www.gwulo.com, will visit Glasgow to show some of his fascinating photos of old Hong Kong.
Dating from the early 20th century back to the 1880s, the photos show an old Hong Kong that has long since disappeared. They have been scanned at high resolution, enabling David to show us the photos' minutest details, and so reveal their hidden stories.
Hi, I bought a wonderful pair of pleated khaki cotton trousers from Chan Tuck & Co (Hong Kong) in a vintage shop, they are so well made.
I'd appreciate any info you have on the business and if you think they are worth any money now?
Thanks.
Who was the MTR opened by? MTR website just says Murray Maclehose, but I do seem to remember pictures of I think HM the late Queen riding in the cab..?
Can anyone confirm..?
A Japanese Gunner's Journey, 1940-1943: Artillery Actions during the Pacific War, Dr. Kwong Chi Man and his team, History Department, HKBU, June 2, 2022
The photographs are from Shiro Ishitake, a Sergeant Major of the Imperial Japanese Army who participated in the Battle of Hong Kong and in other war theatres.
Pertaining to Hong Kong, his photos show guns, batteries, pillboxes, air raid tunnels and wartime scenes. Photo link:
I have noticed that a few old historical buildings are still visible on Stone Cutter Island. And there are buses to Stone Cutter Island. Are those buildings accessible? And which bus number would be the best to go there ? Thank you for your advice.
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