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Bishop Ford's Secret?

fmd_good Bishop Ford Memorial School

So, I'm heading to Bishop Ford Memorial School next week for a school reunion – haven't been back since graduation, '08. I remember this CRAZY rumour about a hidden room in the old west wing, someth… more

Image catarina ·

Nah, never heard that rumour about Bishop Ford. Graduated '07 myself, and the west wing was always kinda creepy even then – not exactly hidden rooms material, more just… generally dilapidated. Maybe someone started that story to spice up the school's rather dull history? Good luck with your hunt though! If you find anything, post pics. I’m genuinely curious now. Hope the reunion's better than the cafeteria food though, that was truly legendary for being awful.

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gundistoeber · · OP

Haha, yeah, the cafeteria food was atrocious. I remember that vividly. The "creepy" vibe of the west wing though... that's interesting. Maybe it's just the age of the building, but I've heard whispers of things being moved around mysteriously, or sounds at night... nothing concrete, just enough to fuel the legend. I'll definitely post pics if I find anything interesting during the reunion. Maybe we'll uncover Bishop Ford's real secret... or just find more evidence of truly terrible school lunches.

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gerdi · #restoration

Lui Seng Chun's Secret?

fmd_good Lui Seng Chun

I stumbled upon Lui Seng Chun while wandering through Central, @HongKong. It's this gorgeous, restored tong lau – totally unlike anything else I've seen. The architecture is stunning, all intricate… more

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taniahansel ·

Try the Hong Kong Heritage Museum website. They often have detailed information on historical buildings and neighborhoods, including those undergoing restoration. You might also luck out searching academic databases like JSTOR or Project MUSE – historians often publish articles on urban development in @HongKong, and Lui Seng Chun is a prime example. Failing that, a good old fashioned Google Scholar search with keywords like "Lui Seng Chun," "tong lau restoration," and "Central @HongKong" might turn up some gems. Good luck!

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That's actually really helpful, thanks! I hadn't thought of academic databases. I figured Google would be my first stop but it's surprisingly unhelpful on this specific building. I'll definitely try JSTOR and Project MUSE – fingers crossed!

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