July 18, 2017
Old Hong Kong

Photos by Chan Kiu: documenting Hong Kong for 30 years

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Mr Chan Kiu, former photographer of South China Morning Post, published photo book with black and white photos documenting Hong Kong from 1960s onwards. His pictures record historical moments and daily life of Hong Kongers. Photo Desk of the SCMP selected 30 photos from archive, showcasing his works and contribution to field of Hong Kong photojournalism. This photo taken on May 6, 1975 recorded Queen Elizabeth's visit to Hong Kong. A drizzle would not dampen the glittering street procession honouring Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip (left). (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
On a troopship about to pull away from the docks in 1961, British Army conscript Tony Caller (right) has a few last word for Miss So Yun-mai, librarian at the Army's Camp Kowloon base. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
A woman is swept down at the junction of Third and Centre Street, Sai Ying Pun. Photo dated on June12, 1966. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Police on the run after firing tear gas to disperse left-wing demonstrators at Tung Tau Estate, photo taken on May 11, 1967. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Black and white photo of Communist demonstrators clash with police forces in Garden Road, Central, 22 May 1967. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
A bomb being detonated by ballistics experts on the tram tracks at Des Voeux Road Central on October 14, 1967. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Police struggle to arrest a violent mini-bus driver after a riot outside Kwun Tong police station in 1968. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Australian driver Malcolm Ramsey borrowed goggles from a motorcyclist for the 1970 Macau Grand Prix, and they caused an appalling crash. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Angry workers besieged the Labour Department office in San Po Kong in 1972 during a dispute over pay. This elderly lady showed a policeman just how important she thought he was. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Santos soccer team player Pele (C in white jersey) in action during an exhibition game against Newcastle at the Hong Kong Stadium on June 4, 1972. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Mourners paying their respect to Mao Zedong, Chairman of the People's Republic of China, at a memorial service held at the Bank of China Building on September 10, 1976. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Cantonese opera stars Fung Wong-lui (right), Sun Ma Sze Tsang (second right) and Kwan Hoi-shan (third left) at the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong Arts Centre on Oct 13, 1977. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
In the middle is one of seven local residents returning home from Vietnam by the Government's charter flight. She is greeted by her relatives at Kai Tak Airport on May 25, 1977. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Participants of the "Dance For A Million" marathon campaign showing their endurance as the 32-hour campaign continues at the Hong Kong Polytechnic. All proceeds will go to the Community Chest. Photo taken on November 13, 1977. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Cheung Kong Holdings Chairman Mr Li Ka-shing (sitting right) and Mr S. C. Ho of Wellform Construction Co Ltd (sitting left) sign a contract for the Phase I superstructure of Elizabeth House in Wan Chai. Wellform won the contract by tender. Photo dated on November 7, 1977. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
A youth leans out of a moving train oblivious of the dangerours consequences should the worst happen. Photo taken on June 6, 1978. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
A workman reaches for a snapped tram cable on Des Voeux Road for repairs. Photo taken on September 15, 1978. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
The Hong Kong Space Museum is under construction. Photo taken on December 9, 1978. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Financial Secretary Philip Haddon-Cave puts his finger in his mouth during a Legislative Council meeting on January 10, 1979. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Young pupils at Yew Chung Kindergarten using chopsticks while eating bread. Photo taken on January 11, 1979. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
A woman trying out a fur coat. Temperature in Hong Kong dropped below ten degrees today. Photo dated on January 15, 1979. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
The aftermath of a fire in On Lok Village, Sau Mau Ping. The blaze destroyed almost the whole village on August 24, 1981. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
The crashed containership Sunshine Island breaks free from the pier with the help of 3 tugboats. The 14,000-tonne containership veered suddenly and rammed into the Green Island Cement Co. pier in Western District cargo wharf on 12 Oct 1981. Three people died and five were injured in the violent collision. Photo dated on October 13, 1981. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
A group of Vietnamese children smile behind the wire fence at the Chi Ma Wan Closed Camp. Photo taken on Dec 31, 1983. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (second right) answers questions from the press at the Legislative Council Chamber. Looking on are (from left) Governor Sir Edward Youde; Bernard Ingham, Chief Press Secretary of Mrs Thatcher; and British Foreign Secretary Sir Geoffrey Howe. Photo dated on December 21, 1984. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Two coaches of a Kowloon-Canton Railway train were wrecked in an accident at Sheung Shui Station which delayed thousands of passengers. The smash halted trains between Sheung Shui and Lowu and delayed both local commuters and thousands who left Shenzhen for Hong Kong. Pictured here is the scene of the rail disruption after the empty train ploughed through concerete buffers. Photo taken on November 25, 1984. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Two children watching one of Hong Kong's the worst factory fire in a playground. The fire in the Tai Sang Industrial Building injured sixteen firemen and four others. Photo dated on September 12, 1984. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
The stock market is doing very well after the future of Hong Kong was asserted by the signed Sino-British Joint Declaration. A trader in the Far East Stock Exchange grinned after communicating with other traders in their peculiar sign language. Photo taken on September 17, 1984. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Great enjoyment...these children are just three of the thousands amused by the American Eagles high diving show in Ocean Park. Photo taken on April 6, 1985.
Cagemen were crammed dozens to a room in derelict buildings. Undated photo by Chan Kiu/ SCMP.
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Mr Chan Kiu, former photographer of South China Morning Post, published photo book with black and...Mr Chan Kiu, former photographer of South China Morning Post, published photo book with black and white photos...
July 18, 2017
Old Hong Kong

Photos by Chan Kiu: documenting Hong Kong for 30 years

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Mr Chan Kiu, former photographer of South China Morning Post, published photo book with black and white photos documenting Hong Kong from 1960s onwards. His pictures record historical moments and daily life of Hong Kongers. Photo Desk of the SCMP selected 30 photos from archive, showcasing his works and contribution to field of Hong Kong photojournalism. This photo taken on May 6, 1975 recorded Queen Elizabeth's visit to Hong Kong. A drizzle would not dampen the glittering street procession honouring Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip (left). (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
On a troopship about to pull away from the docks in 1961, British Army conscript Tony Caller (right) has a few last word for Miss So Yun-mai, librarian at the Army's Camp Kowloon base. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
A woman is swept down at the junction of Third and Centre Street, Sai Ying Pun. Photo dated on June12, 1966. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Police on the run after firing tear gas to disperse left-wing demonstrators at Tung Tau Estate, photo taken on May 11, 1967. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Black and white photo of Communist demonstrators clash with police forces in Garden Road, Central, 22 May 1967. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
A bomb being detonated by ballistics experts on the tram tracks at Des Voeux Road Central on October 14, 1967. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Police struggle to arrest a violent mini-bus driver after a riot outside Kwun Tong police station in 1968. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Australian driver Malcolm Ramsey borrowed goggles from a motorcyclist for the 1970 Macau Grand Prix, and they caused an appalling crash. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Angry workers besieged the Labour Department office in San Po Kong in 1972 during a dispute over pay. This elderly lady showed a policeman just how important she thought he was. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Santos soccer team player Pele (C in white jersey) in action during an exhibition game against Newcastle at the Hong Kong Stadium on June 4, 1972. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Mourners paying their respect to Mao Zedong, Chairman of the People's Republic of China, at a memorial service held at the Bank of China Building on September 10, 1976. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Cantonese opera stars Fung Wong-lui (right), Sun Ma Sze Tsang (second right) and Kwan Hoi-shan (third left) at the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong Arts Centre on Oct 13, 1977. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
In the middle is one of seven local residents returning home from Vietnam by the Government's charter flight. She is greeted by her relatives at Kai Tak Airport on May 25, 1977. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Participants of the "Dance For A Million" marathon campaign showing their endurance as the 32-hour campaign continues at the Hong Kong Polytechnic. All proceeds will go to the Community Chest. Photo taken on November 13, 1977. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Cheung Kong Holdings Chairman Mr Li Ka-shing (sitting right) and Mr S. C. Ho of Wellform Construction Co Ltd (sitting left) sign a contract for the Phase I superstructure of Elizabeth House in Wan Chai. Wellform won the contract by tender. Photo dated on November 7, 1977. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
A youth leans out of a moving train oblivious of the dangerours consequences should the worst happen. Photo taken on June 6, 1978. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
A workman reaches for a snapped tram cable on Des Voeux Road for repairs. Photo taken on September 15, 1978. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
The Hong Kong Space Museum is under construction. Photo taken on December 9, 1978. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Financial Secretary Philip Haddon-Cave puts his finger in his mouth during a Legislative Council meeting on January 10, 1979. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Young pupils at Yew Chung Kindergarten using chopsticks while eating bread. Photo taken on January 11, 1979. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
A woman trying out a fur coat. Temperature in Hong Kong dropped below ten degrees today. Photo dated on January 15, 1979. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
The aftermath of a fire in On Lok Village, Sau Mau Ping. The blaze destroyed almost the whole village on August 24, 1981. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
The crashed containership Sunshine Island breaks free from the pier with the help of 3 tugboats. The 14,000-tonne containership veered suddenly and rammed into the Green Island Cement Co. pier in Western District cargo wharf on 12 Oct 1981. Three people died and five were injured in the violent collision. Photo dated on October 13, 1981. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
A group of Vietnamese children smile behind the wire fence at the Chi Ma Wan Closed Camp. Photo taken on Dec 31, 1983. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (second right) answers questions from the press at the Legislative Council Chamber. Looking on are (from left) Governor Sir Edward Youde; Bernard Ingham, Chief Press Secretary of Mrs Thatcher; and British Foreign Secretary Sir Geoffrey Howe. Photo dated on December 21, 1984. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Two coaches of a Kowloon-Canton Railway train were wrecked in an accident at Sheung Shui Station which delayed thousands of passengers. The smash halted trains between Sheung Shui and Lowu and delayed both local commuters and thousands who left Shenzhen for Hong Kong. Pictured here is the scene of the rail disruption after the empty train ploughed through concerete buffers. Photo taken on November 25, 1984. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Two children watching one of Hong Kong's the worst factory fire in a playground. The fire in the Tai Sang Industrial Building injured sixteen firemen and four others. Photo dated on September 12, 1984. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
The stock market is doing very well after the future of Hong Kong was asserted by the signed Sino-British Joint Declaration. A trader in the Far East Stock Exchange grinned after communicating with other traders in their peculiar sign language. Photo taken on September 17, 1984. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Great enjoyment...these children are just three of the thousands amused by the American Eagles high diving show in Ocean Park. Photo taken on April 6, 1985.
Cagemen were crammed dozens to a room in derelict buildings. Undated photo by Chan Kiu/ SCMP.
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Mr Chan Kiu, former photographer of South China Morning Post, published photo book with black and white photos documenting Hong Kong from 1960s onwards. His pictures record historical moments and daily life of Hong Kongers. Photo Desk of the SCMP selected 30 photos from archive, showcasing his works and contribution to field of Hong Kong photojournalism. This photo taken on May 6, 1975 recorded Queen Elizabeth's visit to Hong Kong. A drizzle would not dampen the glittering street procession honouring Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip (left). (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
On a troopship about to pull away from the docks in 1961, British Army conscript Tony Caller (right) has a few last word for Miss So Yun-mai, librarian at the Army's Camp Kowloon base. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
A woman is swept down at the junction of Third and Centre Street, Sai Ying Pun. Photo dated on June12, 1966. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Police on the run after firing tear gas to disperse left-wing demonstrators at Tung Tau Estate, photo taken on May 11, 1967. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Black and white photo of Communist demonstrators clash with police forces in Garden Road, Central, 22 May 1967. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
A bomb being detonated by ballistics experts on the tram tracks at Des Voeux Road Central on October 14, 1967. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Police struggle to arrest a violent mini-bus driver after a riot outside Kwun Tong police station in 1968. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Australian driver Malcolm Ramsey borrowed goggles from a motorcyclist for the 1970 Macau Grand Prix, and they caused an appalling crash. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Angry workers besieged the Labour Department office in San Po Kong in 1972 during a dispute over pay. This elderly lady showed a policeman just how important she thought he was. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Santos soccer team player Pele (C in white jersey) in action during an exhibition game against Newcastle at the Hong Kong Stadium on June 4, 1972. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Mourners paying their respect to Mao Zedong, Chairman of the People's Republic of China, at a memorial service held at the Bank of China Building on September 10, 1976. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Cantonese opera stars Fung Wong-lui (right), Sun Ma Sze Tsang (second right) and Kwan Hoi-shan (third left) at the opening ceremony of the Hong Kong Arts Centre on Oct 13, 1977. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
In the middle is one of seven local residents returning home from Vietnam by the Government's charter flight. She is greeted by her relatives at Kai Tak Airport on May 25, 1977. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Participants of the "Dance For A Million" marathon campaign showing their endurance as the 32-hour campaign continues at the Hong Kong Polytechnic. All proceeds will go to the Community Chest. Photo taken on November 13, 1977. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Cheung Kong Holdings Chairman Mr Li Ka-shing (sitting right) and Mr S. C. Ho of Wellform Construction Co Ltd (sitting left) sign a contract for the Phase I superstructure of Elizabeth House in Wan Chai. Wellform won the contract by tender. Photo dated on November 7, 1977. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
A youth leans out of a moving train oblivious of the dangerours consequences should the worst happen. Photo taken on June 6, 1978. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
A workman reaches for a snapped tram cable on Des Voeux Road for repairs. Photo taken on September 15, 1978. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
The Hong Kong Space Museum is under construction. Photo taken on December 9, 1978. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Financial Secretary Philip Haddon-Cave puts his finger in his mouth during a Legislative Council meeting on January 10, 1979. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Young pupils at Yew Chung Kindergarten using chopsticks while eating bread. Photo taken on January 11, 1979. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
A woman trying out a fur coat. Temperature in Hong Kong dropped below ten degrees today. Photo dated on January 15, 1979. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
The aftermath of a fire in On Lok Village, Sau Mau Ping. The blaze destroyed almost the whole village on August 24, 1981. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
The crashed containership Sunshine Island breaks free from the pier with the help of 3 tugboats. The 14,000-tonne containership veered suddenly and rammed into the Green Island Cement Co. pier in Western District cargo wharf on 12 Oct 1981. Three people died and five were injured in the violent collision. Photo dated on October 13, 1981. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
A group of Vietnamese children smile behind the wire fence at the Chi Ma Wan Closed Camp. Photo taken on Dec 31, 1983. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher (second right) answers questions from the press at the Legislative Council Chamber. Looking on are (from left) Governor Sir Edward Youde; Bernard Ingham, Chief Press Secretary of Mrs Thatcher; and British Foreign Secretary Sir Geoffrey Howe. Photo dated on December 21, 1984. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Two coaches of a Kowloon-Canton Railway train were wrecked in an accident at Sheung Shui Station which delayed thousands of passengers. The smash halted trains between Sheung Shui and Lowu and delayed both local commuters and thousands who left Shenzhen for Hong Kong. Pictured here is the scene of the rail disruption after the empty train ploughed through concerete buffers. Photo taken on November 25, 1984. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Two children watching one of Hong Kong's the worst factory fire in a playground. The fire in the Tai Sang Industrial Building injured sixteen firemen and four others. Photo dated on September 12, 1984. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
The stock market is doing very well after the future of Hong Kong was asserted by the signed Sino-British Joint Declaration. A trader in the Far East Stock Exchange grinned after communicating with other traders in their peculiar sign language. Photo taken on September 17, 1984. (Chan Kiu/ SCMP)
Great enjoyment...these children are just three of the thousands amused by the American Eagles high diving show in Ocean Park. Photo taken on April 6, 1985.
Cagemen were crammed dozens to a room in derelict buildings. Undated photo by Chan Kiu/ SCMP.
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