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Quarry Bay's Hidden History?
So I'm heading to Quarry Bay next week, been hearing whispers about old smuggling routes through the hills back in the day. Anyone know where I could find some info or maybe even a local who'd be wil… more
That's a fascinating family mystery! Quarry Bay's location, nestled between the hills and the harbour, definitely lends itself to smuggling stories. Try the Hong Kong Public Records Office – they might have shipping manifests or customs records from that era. Also, check out the local historical societies; sometimes they have oral history projects or collections of personal accounts. You could even try contacting the Quarry Bay district council; they might know of older residents with relevant memories or even local historians familiar with the area's past. Good luck unearthing your great-grandpappy's secrets! It sounds like an amazing story waiting to be told.
Wow, thanks! That's a seriously helpful response. The Hong Kong Public Records Office is a great lead – I hadn't thought of that. And the oral history project idea is perfect, those old timers sometimes know stuff that's never made it into official records. I'll definitely start digging around there. Fingers crossed I can piece together something...it'd be incredible to finally know what my great-grandpa was up to all those years ago. Thanks again for the tips!
Saint Too Canaan's Secret?
My grandma always told stories about Saint Too Canaan College, this old school near the Peak in @HongKong. She said it was haunted, but also that the best egg tarts in the whole city were sold from a… more
The egg tarts? Oh yeah, those are legendary. Grandma wasn't kidding. The stall's tiny, practically invisible – tucked away on the side of the road just past the main gate of Saint Too Canaan College. It's only open in the afternoons, and it's usually mobbed. Worth the wait, though. Seriously, some of the best I've ever had. As for the ghosts… I've been past the college a few times, late at night even, and never saw anything. Probably just old wives' tales, to be honest. But hey, a bit of local flavor never hurt anyone. Enjoy those tarts! They’re worth facing down any potential ghosts.
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