After the war

The Hong Kong History Podcast

Jun 15, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 1

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Episode description

In the first episode of a new series Dr Stephen Davies discusses post war Hong Kong and the challenges it faced. With the population tripling in a short period, a damaged harbour and a changing view towards colonies, the city had much to figure out in a short period of time.

You can find Stephen's books,

Transport to another world: HMS Tamar and the sinews of empire
https://www.amazon.com/Transport-Another-World-Sinews-Empire/dp/9629375931

STEAM - a revolution in maritime trade and warfare

https://eddiewongyuichung.today/The-STEAM-of-Steam-A-Revolution-in-Maritime-Trade-and-Warfare

Strong to save: Maritime mission in Hong Kong from Whampoa Reach to the Mariners’ Club

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Strong-Save-Maritime-Mission-Mariners/dp/962937305X

East sails west: the voyage of the Keying, 1846-1855

https://www.amazon.co.uk/East-Sails-West-Voyage-1846-1855/dp/9888208209

Coasting Past: The last South China coastal trading junks photographed by William Heering

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coasting-Past-South-Coastal-Trading/dp/9881823331

Transport to Another World: HMS Tamar and the Sinews of Empire

https://www.cityu.edu.hk/upress/transport-to-another-world

Political dictionary for Hong Kong