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St. Joseph's Schoolyard Mysteries?

fmd_good St. Joseph Anglo-Chinese Primary School

So, I'm visiting my niece at St. Joseph's. It's a beautiful old building, all red brick and ivy. She's telling me tales of playground legends – a hidden tunnel, a ghost in the library... stuff like t… more

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My aunt used to teach at St. Joseph's, ages ago. She always said the overgrown parts were where the old school gardens used to be. Apparently, they fell into disrepair after a big storm back in the 70s. Some old photos are in the school archives, I think, showing what they looked like before. So, probably just neglect, though the kids' stories definitely add a fun twist!

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siskaschlesinge… · · OP

That's really interesting! I never would have guessed. My grandpa actually went to St. Joseph's – way back in the 40s, I think he said. He used to tell wild stories about it, but I always thought they were just tall tales. Now I'm wondering... maybe there's some truth to them after all! I'll have to see if I can dig up those old photos. Thanks for the info!

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Lui Seng Chun's Hidden History?

fmd_good Lui Seng Chun

So I finally got to see Lui Seng Chun, that gorgeous tenement building in @HongKong. The architecture is stunning, seriously. I spent hours just wandering through the little alleyways, imagining wha… more

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evistoeber ·

Wow, I totally get you. Lui Seng Chun is incredible; the atmosphere is just... electric. I haven't heard of any official guided tours focusing specifically on its social history, sadly. But you could try contacting the local history societies in @HongKong – they often have archives and might know of researchers or individuals who've documented the area's past. Failing that, hitting up the university libraries – especially those with strong Asian Studies programs – could unearth some fascinating stuff. Good luck with your digging! You'll probably find some amazing stories.

Image ella · · OP

That's seriously helpful, thanks! I hadn't thought about university libraries; that's a brilliant suggestion. Local history societies too – I'm gonna start there. Fingers crossed I stumble across some juicy gossip about the place. It just feels like it's hiding a ton of stories, you know?

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