The Berlin Foundling House ('Berlin Mission'), Hong Kong

The Berlin Foundling House ('Berlin Mission'), Hong Kong

Identifier

NA20-15

Notes

University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: NA20-15. From a book in The National Archives referenced as: ‘HONG KONG 7A. 'Sixty Diamond Jubilee Pictures of Hong Kong', 1897 (CO 1069/450)’. The author and publisher of 'Sixty Diamond Jubilee Pictures of Hong Kong 1837 1897' was Robert Crisp Hurley; the photographers are not named. The German Protestant missionary society (The Berlin Foundling House) was established in 1850. The mission was also known as the Berlin Mission. The Berlin Mission or Orphanage Bethesda for Chinese Girls (Findelhaus Bethesda), as depicted in NA20-15, was built in 1861 and was closed down during the First World War. 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.

Caption in album or on mount

15.-THE BERLIN FOUNDLING HOUSE.

Location

Hong Kong

Estimated Date

1897

Material

Book

Media

Black and white photograph

Repository

The National Archives, London