Gwulo: Old Hong Kong
Here you'll find over 50,000 pages about old Hong Kong to explore, including over 30,000 photos. The content is added by a friendly community of people who enjoy sharing what we know about Hong Kong's history, and you are very welcome to join us. P.S. To receive more old Hong Kong photos and stories, please sign up for our free weekly newsletter.
History of Hong Kong (1800s–1930s) - Wikipedia
Hong Kong (1800s–1930s) oversaw the founding of the new crown colony of Hong Kong under the British Empire. [1] After the First Opium War, the territory was ceded by the Qing Empire to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland through Treaty of Nanjing (1842) and Convention of Peking (1860) in perpetuity.
Hong Kong Museum of History - Historical Photographs
2024年3月26日 · Through acquisitions and public donations, the Museum has established a collection of over 14,000 historical pictures dating from the 1860s, which depict various facets of life in Hong Kong. The majority of the photographs show the streets and everyday life of Hong Kong before the Japanese occupation.
History of Hong Kong - Wikipedia
The region of Hong Kong has been inhabited since the Old Stone Age, later becoming part of the Chinese Empire with its loose incorporation into the Qin dynasty (221–206 BC). Starting out as a farming fishing village and salt production site, it became an important free port and eventually a major international financial center .
The Best Historic Landmarks That Will Make You Nostalgic For Old Hong Kong
Take a look at some of Hong Kong’s most precious historic landmarks and how old Hong Kong has shaped its present.
Explore the Gwulo website
2024年3月24日 · Gwulo has over 30,000 photos and images of Hong Kong, from as far back as the 1840s. These pages are often added by family-history researchers, sharing information about their ancestors who lived in Hong Kong, and hoping …
35+ Evocative Old Photos & Stereographs of Hong Kong
2020年7月6日 · A series of old stereographs and other photographs of Hong Kong from the Library of the Congress (USA). The images, mostly taken between 1890 and 1930, portray known and less known places of the former British colony, such as Aberdeen, Kowloon, Central, the lighthouse, the markets, etc.
Government Photo Store - Old Hong Kong
Old Hong Kong Historic photos, many donated by individuals and organisations prior to the establishment of the Information Services Department in 1959. The oldest photos date back to 1890s.
Photo Collection - MMIS - Hong Kong Public Libraries
This collection includes old photos of Hong Kong dating back to the mid-19th century, with themes on historic buildings, street scenes, social customs and traditions, festivals and people's livelihood.
Home - MMIS - Hong Kong Public Libraries
Imaging Hong Kong in the past through old photos on historic buildings, street scenes, social customs and traditions, festivals and people's livelihood dating back to the mid-19th century. Providing the electronic version of 14 major old Hong Kong newspapers published from 1853 to 1991. Valuable reference to the history and development of Hong ...
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