Fort near the five-storeyed pagoda, Canton, 1909-01 - 1909-02
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 20/4478
Scope and Contents
Burying ground all round the hill. This was used as a powder magazine, but 2 years ago the officer in charge and nine men were blown up with the whole magazine: the explosion destroyed hundreds of houses; those shown in this view have been rebuilt.
Dates
- Creation: 1909-01 - 1909-02
Creator
- From the File: Fisher, Alfred Hugh, 1867 -1945 (artist and photographer) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Slightly faded.
General
PJ.
Finding aid date
2002-09-18 16:55:25+00:00
Includes index.
Repository Details
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