The racecourse on a Race Day, Happy Valley, Hong Kong

The racecourse on a Race Day, Happy Valley, Hong Kong

Notes

University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: Bk03-02. This is a reproduction in 'Round the World from London Bridge to Charing Cross via Yokohama and Chicago' (George Newnes, 1895) of Lai Afong (Afong Studio)’s photograph no. 267 of the racecourse viewed from Morrison’s Hill. On the right is the new grandstand and mat sheds. Behind them, at the foot of the hills, is the Protestant Cemetery. In the distance is Wong Nei Chong Village.

Caption in album or on mount

THE RACECOURSE, FROM MORRISON’S HILL. (HONG KONG)

Location

Hong Kong

Estimated Date

c.1873

Material

Book

Media

Black and white photograph