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The Red Lion Inn - 1954

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The Red Lion Inn - 1954
Submitted by harryhktc
Date picture taken (may be approximate): 
Friday, January 1, 1954
Gallery: 
1950s Hong Kong
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Submitted by doug on Sat, 2014-01-11 09:45.

in 1965, it was at 19A Lock Road,Kowloon.

Submitted by harryhktc on Sun, 2014-01-12 06:41.

Thanks, Doug.

I see that a bit earlier in November 1941 it was at 15 Hangkow Road and owned it seems by a Robert Leigh who was then granted a liquor licence. Probably still there when I took the pic.

The poster in the background advertises a film about the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.

Submitted by Bob Tatz on Sun, 2014-10-19 11:33.

Was the Blue Peter Pub located in the same area? I seem to remember it was a popular place for seamen to have a quick drink before getting to their ship by walla-walla. The Blue Peter flag signifies a ship is sailing in 24 hours.

B

Submitted by David on Mon, 2014-10-20 14:56.

I found a mention of a Blue Peter Cafe at 98 Nathan Road in 1948: http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=SgouAQAAIAAJ&q=%22blue+peter%22+hong...

I'm not sure if it is related to the pub or not.

Today's 98 Nathan Road is on the SE corner of the junction with Granville Road.

Regards, David

Submitted by moddsey on Tue, 2014-10-21 06:49.

The address given by David is correct. Please see this photo from 1964.

Submitted by David on Tue, 2014-10-21 17:39.

I've made a Place for the Blue Peter at: http://gwulo.com/node/21980

Submitted by moddsey on Wed, 2017-05-24 05:44.
1958 Junction of Hankow Road and Peking Road
1958 Junction of Hankow Road and Peking Road, by eternal1966e