
1880s – 1940s Hong Kong photos: 70 years of stories to tell
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An exhibition titled 1880s – 1940s Hong Kong photos: 70 years of stories to tell will be held in Exeter on 10 October 2026. Visitors can see rare photographs and hear stories about the city's history at a price ranging from £5.00 to £10.00.
See rare photos of Hong Kong’s people, the ever-changing city, and the devastating effects of storms & war, then hear their stories.
We’re transported to this distant outpost of the British Empire via rare photos, many over 100 years old. The outstanding detail they capture allows David to zoom in live and show us their minutest details. These details become the clues he’ll use to tell us the photos’ hidden stories.
We’ll see photos taken from the 1880s through to the 1940s - which means chickens will also make an appearance, as key participants in that period's photographic revolution!
Time : 2:30 pm (2pm doors open, 2:30pm talk begins, 3:30pm Q&A, then time to chat with David and guests.)
Lecture cost : £10 (or £5 for full-time students).
Venue : We're upstairs in Exeter Library's Rougemont Room, accessible via stairs or lift. The library has a cafe serving drinks and snacks.
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Frequently asked questions
1880s – 1940s Hong Kong photos: 70 years of stories to tell takes place on Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 14:30.
1880s – 1940s Hong Kong photos: 70 years of stories to tell is held at Exeter (Exeter Library, Exeter, EX4 3PQ).
Tickets for 1880s – 1940s Hong Kong photos: 70 years of stories to tell range from £5 to £10. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
The forecast for 1880s – 1940s Hong Kong photos: 70 years of stories to tell is Partly cloudy · 14°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Exeter can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for 1880s – 1940s Hong Kong photos: 70 years of stories to tell can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

1880s – 1940s Hong Kong photos: 70 years of stories to tell
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An exhibition titled 1880s – 1940s Hong Kong photos: 70 years of stories to tell will be held in Exeter on 10 October 2026. Visitors can see rare photographs and hear stories about the city's history at a price ranging from £5.00 to £10.00.
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Organiser’s full description
See rare photos of Hong Kong’s people, the ever-changing city, and the devastating effects of storms & war, then hear their stories.
We’re transported to this distant outpost of the British Empire via rare photos, many over 100 years old. The outstanding detail they capture allows David to zoom in live and show us their minutest details. These details become the clues he’ll use to tell us the photos’ hidden stories.
We’ll see photos taken from the 1880s through to the 1940s - which means chickens will also make an appearance, as key participants in that period's photographic revolution!
Time : 2:30 pm (2pm doors open, 2:30pm talk begins, 3:30pm Q&A, then time to chat with David and guests.)
Lecture cost : £10 (or £5 for full-time students).
Venue : We're upstairs in Exeter Library's Rougemont Room, accessible via stairs or lift. The library has a cafe serving drinks and snacks.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is 1880s – 1940s Hong Kong photos: 70 years of stories to tell?
1880s – 1940s Hong Kong photos: 70 years of stories to tell takes place on Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 14:30.
Where is 1880s – 1940s Hong Kong photos: 70 years of stories to tell taking place?
1880s – 1940s Hong Kong photos: 70 years of stories to tell is held at Exeter (Exeter Library, Exeter, EX4 3PQ).
How much are tickets for 1880s – 1940s Hong Kong photos: 70 years of stories to tell?
Tickets for 1880s – 1940s Hong Kong photos: 70 years of stories to tell range from £5 to £10. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
What will the weather be like at 1880s – 1940s Hong Kong photos: 70 years of stories to tell?
The forecast for 1880s – 1940s Hong Kong photos: 70 years of stories to tell is Partly cloudy · 14°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near 1880s – 1940s Hong Kong photos: 70 years of stories to tell?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Exeter can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for 1880s – 1940s Hong Kong photos: 70 years of stories to tell?
Tickets for 1880s – 1940s Hong Kong photos: 70 years of stories to tell can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Date
Until Saturday, 10 October 2026
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