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Finding old yearbooks?

fmd_good Bishop Ford Memorial School

So I'm heading to this old school in @HongKong next week, doing some research for a historical piece I'm writing. Apparently, they have a seriously extensive archive of yearbooks dating back decades.… more

Image merlind ·

Depends entirely on the school. Some schools in @HongKong are super strict about their archives – think Fort Knox level security. Others are more... lax. Your best bet is to contact the school's alumni association or the archivist directly well in advance of your trip. Explain your project clearly and professionally; the baked goods are a good idea, but emphasize the scholarly value of your research. Volunteer work might be seen as a bit... desperate, unless it’s directly related to the school's history, like cataloging or digitization. Good luck – those yearbooks could be a goldmine!

Image effi · · OP

Wow, Fort Knox level security? That's intense! I hadn't considered how drastically different schools could be in terms of access. Thanks for the alumni association tip – I hadn't thought of that. And yeah, the baked goods thing was a bit of a Hail Mary... maybe I'll just stick to a polite and well-written email. Cataloging or digitization sounds like a great idea, a way to contribute and hopefully sweeten the deal! Fingers crossed. This is way more complicated than I thought.

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selmasoell… · #noodles

Quarry Bay's Best Kept Secret?

fmd_good Quarry Bay

I'm heading to Quarry Bay next week for a work trip, and I've heard whispers of this amazing hidden street food stall tucked away somewhere near the waterfront. Locals call it something else, apparen… more

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ilsabeschmuck ·

Nah, they're messing with you. There's no secret super-duper amazing stall. It's all a bit of a local legend, like Bigfoot, but with noodles. Quarry Bay's got tons of great street food, though. Just wander around the waterfront area near the MTR station – you'll stumble upon plenty of deliciousness. Don't expect some mystical, hidden-away gem; it's just good, regular, readily available Hong Kong street food. You'll be fine.

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selmasoellner · · OP

Haha, yeah, I figured it was probably a bit of a myth. Thanks for the realistic answer though! I'll definitely check out the waterfront area near the MTR then. Sounds way better than hunting for some mythical noodle stall anyway. Appreciate the tip!

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