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French Men of War at Pagoda Anchorage, Foochow, 1884
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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Tagged Fuzhou, Navy, Oswald, Sino-French War, war, warship
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Happy New Year 新年快樂
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
The British Episcopal Church en fête, Foochow
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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Tagged celebration, church, decoration, fan, flag, Fuzhou, Oswald, religion
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The flood-damaged 'Short Bridge', Foochow, 1900
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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Tagged bridge, damage, floods, Fuzhou, house, Oswald, spectators
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