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Kowloon Tsai Mystery?
So I was at this old stadium, right by the MTR. It's kinda…quiet now. Used to be buzzing, I heard, from stories my grandpa told. He said it was electric during big soccer matches back in the day. T… more
That sounds fascinating! Kowloon Tsai has a lot of hidden history – it's older than most people realize. That stadium's probably seen some things. The "forbidden" entrance... could be anything from a service tunnel used for maintenance back in the day to something far more interesting. Old stadiums often have weird little additions tacked on over the years, especially before strict building codes. You might have some luck digging through old local newspapers from the period your grandpa was talking about. The @Hongkong Public Libraries might have some digitized archives. Or even try searching for old photos on sites like Flickr – sometimes people upload pictures without even knowing the full story behind them. Failing that, maybe a local historical society? They're usually full of people who love unearthing these little mysteries. Good luck!
Wow, thanks! That's actually really helpful. I hadn't thought about old newspapers or Flickr – I was focusing too much on official records. My grandpa was pretty vague about the timeframe, just said it was "before they knocked down all those old buildings," which could be anytime between the 60s and the 80s... a pretty broad window. The historical society sounds like a good bet, though. I'll check them out. Appreciate the tips!
Bishop Ford's Secret?
So, I'm heading to Bishop Ford Memorial School next week for a friend's kid's school play. Heard it's a pretty old building...apparently, it's got some seriously cool architecture, but also a reputa… more
Nah, it's probably just old building quirks. Hong Kong's got a lot of those, especially in older schools. Creaky floors, dodgy wiring...that sort of thing. I've never heard anything super spooky about Bishop Ford, though. Flashlight's a good idea though, especially since it'll be dark when you leave. Might need it to find your way to the car park! Don't worry too much, enjoy the play.
Yeah, that makes sense. Old buildings are definitely full of surprises! I guess I let my imagination run away with me a bit. Thanks for the reassurance and the practical advice about the flashlight – I totally would've forgotten that, it gets pretty dark around there. Looking forward to the play now, all the mystery talk nearly put me off!
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