The Cenotaph [1923- ] | Gwulo: Old Hong Kong

The Cenotaph [1923- ]

Current condition: 
In use
Date Place completed: 
1923-01-01

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Work on the construction of the Cenotaph began in 1922 by Messrs Palmer and Turner (well known architectural firm in Hong Kong) and was modelled on the War Memorial in London. It was completed in 1923.

1920s Cenotaph

1920s Cenotaph

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1920s Cenotaph looking west from Hong Kong Club

 

1920s Cenotaph

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1930s Cenotaph looking north

 

1930s Cenotaph

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1930s Cenotaph looking south

1930s Cenotaph

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2009 London Cenotaph

 

2009 London Cenotaph

The open area designated for the construction of the Cenotaph was considered at the time the 'finest site' worthy for the erection of Hong Kong's War Memorial.

1n April 1922, the open area was used for the building of a temporary Royal Pavillion in connnection with the visit by the Prince of Wales ('future' King Edward VIII) to Hong Kong.

1910s

1910s Statue Square

 

 

 

 

 

 

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It was a beautiful sunny day in August. But it was also a sad and stirring occasion when the last Liberation Day event was held at the Cenotaph under a year before the handover.

1996 Liberation Day
1996 Liberation Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1996 Liberation Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1996 Liberation Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1996 Liberation Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jack Edwards - a former POW who sadly passed on a few years ago. He was strong and passionate and successfully persuaded the local and British Governments to grant full British citizenship to the widows of servicemen who fought in the war.

1996 Liberation Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Veterans of WWII

1996 Liberation Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

1996 Liberation Day
1996 Liberation Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1996 Liberation Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1996 Liberation Day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Union flag that was raised at Victoria Peak after the Japanese surrender in 1945.

1996 Liberation Day