British Empire Article


Malayan Tin Mines


At its height, Malaya produced a third of the World's tin. Most of the labour and expertise was provided by Chinese workers as shown in this picture of a Chinese man operating a gravel pump.

Photograph courtesy of The National Archives


Official Opium Dealers Article


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