British Empire Article


Tai-Po, Government Buildings


This is a 1901 photograph showing how the government took the lead in extending Hong Kong into these New Territories. It would not take long for these government buildings to be joined by commercial and residential structures. Picture Courtesy of The National Archives


The Acquisition of the New Territories of Hong Kong Article


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