Tag Archives: Oswald

French Men of War at Pagoda Anchorage, Foochow, 1884

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Guest

In this, the first of a series of posts by undergraduate finalists in history at the University of Bristol, Nicholas Barker reflects on a tense moment caught in a seemingly quiet image. The stillness of this photograph masks a brutal … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year 新年快樂

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Jamie Carstairs

Say goodbye to the aged Year of the Snake – and hello to the new year. Best wishes for the Year of the Horse to all friends of ‘Visualising China’. 馬年大吉

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The British Episcopal Church en fête, Foochow

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Jamie Carstairs

Here is the interior of the British Episcopal Church in Foochow (Fuzhou), decorated with Union Jack flags and a banner ‘GOD SAVE THE KING’. Directly above the alter is another banner that reads: ‘From among thy brethren shalt thou set … Continue reading →

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The flood-damaged 'Short Bridge', Foochow, 1900

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Jamie Carstairs

Flooding in Foochow (Fuzhou) happened often enough.  On night of 29th June 1900, the first arch of ‘The Short Bridge’ on Nantai was washed away – an event recorded in this photograph (Os-s091).  Old Foochow was famous for its many … Continue reading →

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