Canton Christian College students at rally, Canton, June 1925 For description see the next post. Shaji Massacre, 1925 Collection Sh-s10 hpcbristol.net/visual/Sh-s10 #nationalism #antiimperialism #imperialism #protest #Chinesehistory #China #studentsprotest #historyinpictures

The Shakee Shaji images document events on 23 June 1925, in the aftermath of the May 30th shootings in Shanghai, when shooting broke out between demonstrating Chinese military cadets, and British and French servicemen and volunteers across the canal on Shameen island, Guangzhou.

Empire Day Parade, British Consulate General, Shanghai, 1926 Prince George (later King George VI) is in the middle, wearing a sash Lang, Archibald Collection AL-s41 hpcbristol.net/visual/AL-s41 #britishempire #imperialism #chinesehistory #shanghai

Inauguration of the Military Council and troop inspection, Canton, 1925 Inauguration of the Military Council of the Nationalist Government and troop inspection in Guangzhou, 6 July 1925. Fu Bingchang Collection Fu-n145 hpcbristol.net/visual/Fu-n145 #北伐 #國民黨 #Chinesehistory

Crowds watching a procession welcoming the Northern Expedition (Nationalist forces), Shanghai, 1927 Armstrong, William Collection Ar04-168 hpcbristol.net/visual/Ar04-168 #shanghai #oldshanghai #chinesehistory #china #上海 #歷史 #近代史

Tobacco Workers' Union strike poster, Shanghai, 1933 Labouring friends, let’s all prepare and continue the spirit of our 16 year struggle to overthrow imperialism! Ephgrave, Jack Collection Ep01-733 hpcbristol.net/visual/Ep01-733 #shanghai #Chinesehistory #antiimperialism #China

British lion sand sculpture, with hat 'We're British' Sinton, John Collection Si-s29 hpcbristol.net/visual/Si-s29 #lion #britishhistory #Chinesehistory #foreignersinchina #China #nationalism

Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army) training camp, Shanghai, with Sikh recruits， 1943-1945 (1/2) Sangha, Ranjit Singh Collection Jn-d05 hpcbristol.net/visual/Jn-d05 #shanghai #indiannationalism #indiannationalarmy #worldwartwo #ww2 #ww2history #shanghaihistory

The building flying the Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj) tri-colour flag, is the Shanghai Gurdwara, built in 1908. During the Second World War, the Sikh community of Shanghai had volunteered to give the building to the Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj) for its use. (2/2)

Ann Bridge lived in Beijing with her diplomat husband Owen O'Malley, & knew the world she described in this fine novel. Find many photographs from Peking picnics and others elsewhere on Visualising China including this one taken at Deshengmen (德胜门) in 1919 hpcbristol.net/visual/Ru-s033

Hostel worker standing behind Floyd Tangier Smith, an American Company Shanghai Volunteer Corps member on duty at the entrance to the Navy YMCA, Shanghai, 1925 After MAY 30TH 1925 Hutchinson Family Collection Hn06-234 hpcbristol.net/visual/Hn06-234 #shanghai #ymca #chinesehistory

Schoolgirls on parade (passing Mission House), National Day, Luzhou, 1937 10th October (10-10 or Double Ten) is The National Day of the Republic of China. Vinden, Gilbert Collection GV02-21 hpcbristol.net/visual/GV02-21 #chinesehistory #國慶 #雙十 #舊照 #老照片 #historypics

New theme of the month: Bridges 🌉 Jade Belt Bridge (玉带桥), Kunming Lake, Summer Palace, Beijing, 1933-1946 ​​ Morrison, Hedda Collection Hv09-026 hpcbristol.net/visual/Hv09-026 #bridges #architecture #chinesehistory #beijing #summerpalace

Bridge with double-eaved pavilion and view of Wanshou Hill in background, Beijing, 1933-1946 Morrison, Hedda Collection Hv09-047 hpcbristol.net/visual/Hv09-047 #beijing #pagoda #chinesearchitecture #chinesehistory #oldbeijing #bridges #asianarchitecture #oldarchitecture

Unidentified young woman and man on a bridge, Shing Mun Reservoir, Hong Kong, summer 1938 Hutchinson Family Collection Hn-d154 hpcbristol.net/visual/Hn-d154 #Hongkong #fashion #asianfashion #fashionhistory #architecture #hongkonghistory #oldhongkong #香港 #老香港 #歷史 #時髦 #橋

The central (pontoon) part of the Guangji Bridge (广济桥 or 廣濟橋), Chaozhou (潮州), 1870-1900 Bridge of boats. Maxwell Family Collection Mx01-142 hpcbristol.net/visual/Mx01-142 #bridges #guangdong #潮州 #歷史 #中國歷史 #舊照 #oldphotos #chinesehistory #historyinpictures #oldbridge

Large wooden representation of an old Chinese coin suspended from a bridge in Bai yun guan courtyard at New Year's, Beijing, 1933-1946 Morrison, Hedda Collection Hv24-041 hpcbristol.net/visual/Hv24-041 #bridge #beijing #marbelbridge #architecture #chinesenewyear #chineseculture

Kunming Lake, Shiqikong Qiao, and Kuoru Pavilion at the Summer Palace, Beijing Morrison, Hedda Collection Hv09-119 hpcbristol.net/visual/Hv09-119 #Beijing #summerpalace #Bridge #Architecture #Pavilion #頤和園 #北京 #舊照 #historyinpictures #Chinesehistory