The Chinese town, West Point, Hong Kong. Photograph by W.P. Floyd, ca. 1873.

[between 1800 and 1899]

1 photograph : photoprint, albumen ; 20 x 25 cm

Chinese town, West Point, H.K. (no. 19.) Lettering on mount: "Two of the most important native institutions in the colony are given in this view - viz., the Chinese Hospital and the Chinese Theatre. The roof and belfry of the German Mission Church can be seen over the former, while just beyond the church lies a large open space, which the Government has wisely enclosed as a native recreation ground. This part of the ground is named Possession Point. The Theatre may be distinguished by the inscription on the nearest face, visible over the intervening houses. The total native population of Hong Kong is about 120,000 souls."

Wellcome Collection 934i