Gatehouse by the Temple of Heaven Railway Station, with German soldier, Beijing
Collection
Identifier
NA06-09
Copyright
© Crown copyright 2011
Notes
University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: NA06-09. From an album (WO 28/302. China. Boxer Rebellion) in The National Archives. Crown copyright image reproduced by permission of The National Archives, London, England. The National Archives give no warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or fitness for purpose of the information provided. This image may be used only for purposes of research, private study or education. Applications for any other use should be made to The National Archives Image Library, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU, UK. Telephone: 020 8392 5225. Fax: 020 8392 5266. Infringement of the above condition may result in legal action. No caption for this photograph in the album. The Temple of Heaven Railway Station, Peking, was opened on 9th December 1900 and was used as a temporary terminus for troop trains until a new line was extended to Chien Men (Qianmen) Station (Source: 'Imperial Railways of North China' by Peter Crush, page 73 - where a photograph is reproduced showing this gatehouse in the western wall of the temple grounds).
Location
Estimated Date
1900
Material
Paper
Media
Black and white photograph
Repository
The National Archives, London
