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Wed - Lunch with Sharon on Sir Thomas Jackson of HSBC

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Submitted by annelisec on Fri, 2012-09-14 17:07

Sharon Oddie Brown, a Canadian who is a direct descendant of the SISTER of Sir Thomas Jackson of HSBC fame (his statue is the only one in Statue Square in Central) will be visiting Hong Kong 15-24 November 2012.  She is writing a book on the life and times of her famous relative, where he lived on the Peak, where his wife played tennis, how he lived, what his family was like. Her personal archives contain much of Jackson's personal letters and memorabilia.  Her research to date can be found at www.thesilverbowl.com.

 


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Submitted by David on Sat, 2012-09-15 10:13.

I'd be interested to hear that - please count me in.

Sounds like something the RAS would be interested in too.

Regards, David

Submitted by annelisec on Sun, 2012-11-18 17:50.

Gwulo folks - Join Sharon and me for dim sum lunch this Wed 21 Nov near the HSBC archives at Olympic MTR station.  Please contact David to RSVP.

She will be speaking at the Royal Asiatic Society on 22 Nov at the Helena May at about 6pm.  more  ... http://www.sharonoddiebrown.blogspot.hk/2012/11/shameless-self-promotion...

Submitted by David on Sun, 2012-11-18 22:22.

I'm looking forward to meeting Sharon on Wednesday, and her talk on Thursday.

Something to note if you're going along for the talk, the RAS charge for talks held at the Helena May: HK$60 for RAS members, HK$120 for non-members.

Regards, David