Douglas Castle, Pokfulam, Hong Kong

Douglas Castle, Pokfulam, Hong Kong

Collection

Vacher-Hilditch

Identifier

VH03-41

Notes

University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: VH03-41. Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution reference: L00381-023. Douglas Castle, now University Hall, has been a residence for University of Hong Kong students since 1956. During the second world war, the building was the headquarters of the military police of the Japanese occupation army. The islands Hei Ling Chau and Lantau (south tip) can be seen in the background, on the right.

Caption in album or on mount

DOUGLASS CASTLE, POKFULUM. (Hongkong.) / 23

Location

Hong Kong

Estimated Date

1868

Photographer

Floyd, William Pryor

Material

Paper

Media

Black and white photograph

Repository

Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution, Bath