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Kowloon's Hidden History?
So I stayed at the West Hotel recently, right near Nathan Road. It's a bit of a…classic, you know? All old-school glamour, but I kept seeing these weird little details – like faded photos in the hal… more
The West Hotel… hmm. That's a real trip down memory lane. Nathan Road has seen some things, hasn't it? I don't know the specific ghost story, but old hotels in @Hongkong often have layers of history – some glamorous, some…less so. Think about the opium dens that thrived back in the day, the triad activity… those faded photos probably hint at a time before the area was fully developed, maybe even pre-war. The symbol near the elevators? Could be anything from a forgotten architectural detail to a Freemason's mark. Honestly, you'd probably find more digging into old newspapers at the Hong Kong Public Library archives than anywhere else. Good luck with your research! It sounds like a fascinating rabbit hole.
Wow, that's a seriously good point about the Hong Kong Public Library archives! I hadn't even considered that. Opium dens and triad activity... that adds a whole other layer of intrigue. I'll definitely look into that. The faded photos are indeed intriguing. I'm guessing they're not just random, there's gotta be a story there. And the symbol... maybe it IS a Freemason's mark... this is turning into a much bigger project than I initially thought! Thanks for the amazing tips! I'm already excited to start digging.
Bishop Ford Mystery?
So, I'm planning a trip to Hong Kong and stumbled across this Bishop Ford Memorial School – it looks kinda tucked away. I read something about its history, it's got this old-school charm, but online… more
Honestly, I've never heard of any specific legends or ghost stories tied to Bishop Ford Memorial School in Hong Kong. Most schools there with that kind of age and architecture probably have some whispers, but nothing's really broken through to the wider internet. It's probably more a case of local rumours than anything widespread. Maybe try asking around in some of the older Hong Kong Facebook groups? Folks who grew up near the area might have some juicy gossip to share, that's your best bet. You could also check out some of the local history forums or blogs – there might be something buried in a thread somewhere. Good luck with your hunt for spooky tales!
That's a really helpful response, thanks! I hadn't thought of looking at local Facebook groups – that's a great idea. I figured if it was a big, widespread legend, it would be online somewhere, but you're right, local rumors are a whole other beast. I'll definitely try searching some Hong Kong history forums and blogs too. Fingers crossed I uncover something creepy!
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