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China (nation)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 782 Collections and/or Records:

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Victoria Hotel, 1909-01 - 1909-02

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 20/4493
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). English Hotel on the British Concession, Shameen, Canton. This looks on to the creek close to the English Bridge. [Showing person with dogs walking past the hotel with potted plants in front].

Dates: 1909-01 - 1909-02
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Victoria Recreation Club, Hong Kong, 1909

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 19/4454
Scope and Contents

Half-plate (landscape format). [Overlooking sea with launch Pearl at bottom of harbour steps, with steamer in the distant haze].

Dates: 1909
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Victoria, the Harbour and the Kowloon Peninsula from Victoria Peak (Hong Kong), 1916 - 1923

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30383A/6
Scope and Contents 1353 x 227 mm. A panoramic view taken from Victoria Peak looking down on the city of Victoria and across the Harbour to the Kowloon Peninsula. Printed ‘No. 4’ and ‘Inter National Panorama Photo Co., Hong Kong’ (in bottom right-hand corner of panorama). The photographer has not been identified. The Kowloon Canton Railway Terminus and Clock Tower, completed in 1916, can just be seen on the Kowloon Peninsula. The Peninsula Hotel, which opened in 1928, does not appear in the photograph. On the...
Dates: 1916 - 1923
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Victoria Waterfront, Hong Kong, 1926 - 1930

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30383A/5
Scope and Contents 716 x 194 mm. A panoramic view of the Victoria water-front showing very grand, stone ornamental quay-side buildings. The tallest building displays the sign ‘Asia Life’ and to its left the building flying a flag displays the date 1897 in stone. Two buildings to the right of the Asia Life building are the Hong Kong Club, and next to that, in Statue Square, is the Cenotaph erected in 1923 and a statue of Queen Victoria. To the right of Statue Square, and set back from the waterfront, is the...
Dates: 1926 - 1930
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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View along the Shameen from the British Consular steps, 1909-01 - 1909-02

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 20/4486
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). [Showing two men standing at the top of the steps on the right, with trees behind, and boats in the water below].

Dates: 1909-01 - 1909-02
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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View along top of City Wall, Canton, 1909

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 19/4471
Scope and Contents

Landscape format. Showing buildings above the (hidden) gateway; in diatance to left note twin spires of the French cathedral within the city.

Dates: 1909
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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View at Nan-chu-tao, 1908-11

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 17/4071
Scope and Contents

Landscape format. Looking from the bridge: many of the thatches which look of a silver grey are of seaweed.

Dates: 1908-11
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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View at Port Edward, 1908-11

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 17/4136
Scope and Contents

Half-plate (landscape format). Looking east and showing hotel road, and island in distance.

Dates: 1908-11
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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View from back of car of Peak Tramway : coming down, 1909-01 - 1909-02

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 20/4514
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate. [Misty scene of line and buildings].

Dates: 1909-01 - 1909-02
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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View from Battery Path, 1909

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 19/4459
Scope and Contents

Half-plate. On the way up to Government Offices. [Looking down to rickshaws parked in the shade of trees with stone buildings on the left with pillars].

Dates: 1909
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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View from Canton City Wall, 1909

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 19/4470
Scope and Contents

Landscape format. Looking over suburb roofs - shows one of the new fire lookouts.

Dates: 1909
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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View from Government House: Wei hai wei, 1908-11

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 17/4058
Scope and Contents

Landscape format. [View to distant hills].

Dates: 1908-11
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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View from same part of wall, 1909

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 19/4474
Scope and Contents

Looking south across suburb and showing three pawn shops.

Dates: 1909
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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View from terrace of Government House, Weihaiwei, 1908-11

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 17/4030
Scope and Contents

Half-plate (landscape format). Looking east and showing Port Edward and the island (Linkung): a number of trading junks are seen in the harbour. [Guards marching along terrace].

Dates: 1908-11
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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View from the Golf Links, 1908-11

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 17/4111
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). Linkungtau Island, Looking east. [Sea in the backgound].

Dates: 1908-11
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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View from the Golf Links, 1908-11

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 17/4112
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). Linkungtau Island, Looking west. [View across links to sea and hilly land beyond].

Dates: 1908-11
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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View from the Golf Links, 1908-11

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 17/4113
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). Linkungtau Island

Dates: 1908-11
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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[View from the Park], 1909

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011B(LS)/182
Scope and Contents

A view from the Ladies Recreation Ground looking across the Albany Filter Beds and along the side of Victoria Peak. The houses at the left are the mansions along MacDonnell Street.

Dates: 1909
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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View from the same part of the Wall, 1909

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 19/4472
Scope and Contents

Landscape format. Looking towards the Flowery Pagoda, and on the extreme left the Kus-yam-san, or Queen of Heavens mountain, and the five storeyed pagoda. [View over roof tops].

Dates: 1909
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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View from the Shameen, Canton, 1909-01 - 1909-02

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 20/4491
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). In front of the English Church : showing Sampan life.

Dates: 1909-01 - 1909-02
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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View from top of five-storeyed pagoda : Canton, 1909-01 - 1909-02

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 20/4479
Scope and Contents

Half-plate (landscape format). City Wall [right], Queen of Heavens mountain and Temple [back right], French Cathedral (within the city) with two spires [centre distance], note the water buffalos here [below mountain to left of path]. (Fisher). [Rooftops in the foreground].

Dates: 1909-01 - 1909-02
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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View from top of five-storeyed pagoda : Canton, 1909-01 - 1909-02

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 20/4480
Scope and Contents Half-plate (landscape format). View from top of five-storeyed Pagoda : - goes to the left of previous view with which it joins to make 4480/4479 panorama. The Pearl River [a thin strip visible in far distance], The Normal College for training Chinese teachers: a recently new (6 months) building on site of the old examination cells [left back, white with black roof], Chines Govt. cement works (on island of Honam) [centre back in mists]; the mint lies to the left but is, I think, outside the...
Dates: 1909-01 - 1909-02
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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View of harbour showing the Tamar., 1909-01 - 1909-02

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 20/4518
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate. [No print]. Missing.

Dates: 1909-01 - 1909-02
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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View of Hong Kong from ferry coming from Kowloon side, 1909-01 - 1909-02

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 20/4541
Scope and Contents

Half-plate (landscape format). [Showing sailing boats and steam boats in the foreground].

Dates: 1909-01 - 1909-02
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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View of Mount of Queen of Heaven and temple, 1909-01 - 1909-02

Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 20/4481
Scope and Contents

From top of five-storeyed pagoda. [Houses in the foreground].

Dates: 1909-01 - 1909-02
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).