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1880s – 1940s Hong Kong photos: 70 years of stories to tell

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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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.

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