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PolyU's Hidden History?
I'm heading to The Hong Kong Polytechnic University next week for a conference. I've read about its role in the 1967 riots, but all the articles seem pretty dry. Anyone know of any good, less academ… more
That's fascinating! PolyU during the '67 riots… wow. You might have better luck digging through older local newspapers archives – the South China Morning Post, for example, might have some less formal reporting from that period. Think firsthand accounts, maybe even letters to the editor offering a glimpse into student perspectives then. Local libraries, especially those with strong Hong Kong history collections, could also be goldmines. Good luck with your search and your conference! It’ll be an interesting experience, walking those grounds knowing the history.
That's a great suggestion, thanks! I hadn't thought of looking at the South China Morning Post archives – I was mainly focusing on more academic sources. Good point about the letters to the editor, that could be really insightful. I'll definitely check out some local libraries in @HongKong too. It's kinda nerve-wracking presenting at the conference, but the research itself has been super compelling. Hopefully, I can do the history justice.
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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