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Background imageChina Collection: Maling pottery works, women applying transfers ahead of forthcoming royal coronation of

Maling pottery works, women applying transfers ahead of forthcoming royal coronation of King Edward VIII, September 1936

Background imageChina Collection: General views of the residents of Limehouse Chinatown, East London

General views of the residents of Limehouse Chinatown, East London. A man seen leaving a Chinese restaurant. Circa 1946

Background imageChina Collection: The Oval Sunday Market Circa May 1970 China and kitchenware stall

The Oval Sunday Market Circa May 1970 China and kitchenware stall

Background imageChina Collection: Seller of the teapot is Mr. Fred Potts, of Gorton, Manchester

Seller of the teapot is Mr. Fred Potts, of Gorton, Manchester, who has been trading in pottery for twenty-five years, and finds his name to be an excellent advertisement

Background imageChina Collection: British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook pictured in his hotel suite on the 51st floor of

British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook pictured in his hotel suite on the 51st floor of the Conrad Hotel in Hong Kong ahead the official handover to China. June 1997

Background imageChina Collection: Tsai Chin, asian actress who has recently finished filming her first film role playing

Tsai Chin, asian actress who has recently finished filming her first film role playing character Primrose in Violent Playground (1958), pictured at home in Hampstead, London, 26th November 1957

Background imageChina Collection: George Michael (left) and Andrew Ridgeley (right) from Wham ! in China. 1985

George Michael (left) and Andrew Ridgeley (right) from Wham ! in China. 1985. Wham! were on a 10 day tour. They are pictured in front of The Forbidden Palace in Tiananmen Square

Background imageChina Collection: Acrobat, Margot Tscheng, with fellow members of her acrobatic group from Peking, China

Acrobat, Margot Tscheng, with fellow members of her acrobatic group from Peking, China. They will be starring together in the pantomime Aladdin, at the Kings Theatre, Glasgow, Scotland

Background imageChina Collection: Hua Kuo Feng Chairman of the Chinese Peoples Republic greeting Margaret Thatcher British

Hua Kuo Feng Chairman of the Chinese Peoples Republic greeting Margaret Thatcher British Prime Minister in London Hua Guo Feng

Background imageChina Collection: Picture shows Chinese soldiers on parade. This is possibly a suicide squad

Picture shows Chinese soldiers on parade. This is possibly a suicide squad. Picture issued after Chinas victory at Changsha, China, where the Japanese lost 21

Background imageChina Collection: Armoured trains protect Chinese troops and supplies from enemy air attacks

Armoured trains protect Chinese troops and supplies from enemy air attacks. Steel walls and revolving gun turrets make them forts on wheels. Picture taken 27th March 1942

Background imageChina Collection: Picture shows Japanese war material collected. Picture issued after China

Picture shows Japanese war material collected. Picture issued after Chinas victory at Changsha, China, where the Japanese lost 21

Background imageChina Collection: Pipes for use in constructing the long line are transferred by US soldiers from a C-47

Pipes for use in constructing the long line are transferred by US soldiers from a C-47 cargo plane to a truck in northern Burma

Background imageChina Collection: Female Guerilla fighter armed with weapon smiles for the camera during Second World War

Female Guerilla fighter armed with weapon smiles for the camera during Second World War. 27th February 1944

Background imageChina Collection: Burmese civilians and US soldiers help construct a manifold valve as part of a pipeline

Burmese civilians and US soldiers help construct a manifold valve as part of a pipeline to China. 4th January 1945

Background imageChina Collection: A Chinaman training as an Air gunner in The Royal Airforce. He is un named

A Chinaman training as an Air gunner in The Royal Airforce. He is un named. Picture taken circa 27th November 1942

Background imageChina Collection: Chinas Resounding Victory at Changsha. (Picture

Chinas Resounding Victory at Changsha. (Picture) Brilliant Chinese camouflage at Changsha. Two Chinese soldiers using Japanese trench mortar captured when the emery was routed. 24th February 1942

Background imageChina Collection: CHINAs FIVE YEAR STRUGGLE. CHINA LOST 14 MILLION PEOPLE IN WORLD WAR II

CHINAs FIVE YEAR STRUGGLE. CHINA LOST 14 MILLION PEOPLE IN WORLD WAR II. When looking back at World War II, the victors see their own military contributions the clearest

Background imageChina Collection: Picture shows the childrens street party in Mawson Street, Ardwick Green

Picture shows the childrens street party in Mawson Street, Ardwick Green, a suburb of Manchester, celebrating the coronation of George VI

Background imageChina Collection: Holiday makers at a British seaside resort. Circa 1929. Tyrell Collection

Holiday makers at a British seaside resort. Circa 1929. Tyrell Collection

Background imageChina Collection: Picture shows, a Tea Cup. In 1961. Picture originally taken for a Daily

Picture shows, a Tea Cup. In 1961. Picture originally taken for a Daily Mirror feature asking " Should a worker have a cuppa"

Background imageChina Collection: A new-look Hayley Mills in Chinese Make-up and a cheongsam on location in Singapore

A new-look Hayley Mills in Chinese Make-up and a cheongsam on location in Singapore, for her new film " Pretty Polly". 20th March 1967

Background imageChina Collection: Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, pictured in Hong Kong ahead the official handover

Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, pictured in Hong Kong ahead the official handover to China. June 1997

Background imageChina Collection: General view of the illuminated skyline at night time in Hong Kong

General view of the illuminated skyline at night time in Hong Kong, shortly before the official handover from Britain to China. June 1997

Background imageChina Collection: Feature on Hong Kong as former Conservative politician Chris Patten

Feature on Hong Kong as former Conservative politician Chris Patten, who lost his Bath seat in the 1992 General election, takes up his post as the 28th and last Governor of Hong Kong

Background imageChina Collection: Chris Patten, the 28th and last Governor of Hong Kong, prepares for the official handover

Chris Patten, the 28th and last Governor of Hong Kong, prepares for the official handover of the territory to China as the 99 year lease officially expires at midnight on 1st July 1997

Background imageChina Collection: Ceremonial scenes for the he official handover of the Hong Kong to China as the 99 year

Ceremonial scenes for the he official handover of the Hong Kong to China as the 99 year lease officially expires at midnight on 1st July 1997

Background imageChina Collection: Feature on Hong Kong as former Conservative politician Chris Patten

Feature on Hong Kong as former Conservative politician Chris Patten, who lost his Bath seat in the 1992 General election, takes up his post as the 28th and last Governor of Hong Kong

Background imageChina Collection: Former Conservative politician Chris Patten, who lost his Bath seat in the 1992 General

Former Conservative politician Chris Patten, who lost his Bath seat in the 1992 General election, takes up his post as the 28th and last Governor of Hong Kong

Background imageChina Collection: The Inn of the Sixth Happiness, film premiere at The Odeon, Leicester Square, London

The Inn of the Sixth Happiness, film premiere at The Odeon, Leicester Square, London, Sunday 23rd November 1958. Eiko Ando who plays a geisha girl in the film

Background imageChina Collection: Fans clap along and enjoy the performance of George Michael

Fans clap along and enjoy the performance of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley from Wham ! in China. 1985. Wham! were on a 10 day tour

Background imageChina Collection: George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley from Wham ! in China. 1985

George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley from Wham ! in China. 1985. They are pictured in front of The Forbidden Palace in Tiananmen Square, Peking. Wham! were on a 10 day tour

Background imageChina Collection: Fans, holding their programme, enjoy the performance of George Michael

Fans, holding their programme, enjoy the performance of George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley from Wham ! in China. 1985. Wham! were on a 10 day tour

Background imageChina Collection: General Chiang Kai Shek, Commander in chief of Nanking Government Forces

General Chiang Kai Shek, Commander in chief of Nanking Government Forces and leader of the Chinese Nationalist party, speaking to his troops at a rally. 27th July 1927

Background imageChina Collection: Salesman rattling plates during his sales pitch at Pontypridd 25th November 1976

Salesman rattling plates during his sales pitch at Pontypridd 25th November 1976

Background imageChina Collection: Ling Liu who is an expert in the art of Chinese Paper Cuts 11th January 1996

Ling Liu who is an expert in the art of Chinese Paper Cuts 11th January 1996

Background imageChina Collection: Her majesty Queen Elizabeth II pictured on her visit to China. October 1986

Her majesty Queen Elizabeth II pictured on her visit to China. October 1986

Background imageChina Collection: Chinese farmers working in the paddy fields outside Beijing 24th June 1979

Chinese farmers working in the paddy fields outside Beijing 24th June 1979

Background imageChina Collection: The Great Wall of China 24th June 1979

The Great Wall of China 24th June 1979

Background imageChina Collection: Traffic and signs advertising night clubs, tattoo and massage parlours seen here

Traffic and signs advertising night clubs, tattoo and massage parlours seen here on Lockhart Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong. September 1974

Background imageChina Collection: Manchester - Long Millgate, Poets Corner, November 1948. P000201

Manchester - Long Millgate, Poets Corner, November 1948. P000201

Background imageChina Collection: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip - The Queen with Chinese President Li Xiannian review

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip - The Queen with Chinese President Li Xiannian review guard of honour at the welcoming ceremony at Beijing, China. October 1986

Background imageChina Collection: John Major is presented with flowers during his visit to China 1991

John Major is presented with flowers during his visit to China 1991

Background imageChina Collection: John Major Prime Minister inspects a Guard of Honour during a visit to China 1991

John Major Prime Minister inspects a Guard of Honour during a visit to China 1991

Background imageChina Collection: Margaret Thatcher Prime Minister with Geoffrey Howe MP on their way to China 1984

Margaret Thatcher Prime Minister with Geoffrey Howe MP on their way to China 1984

Background imageChina Collection: British sailors from HMS Hawkins marching in Shanghai 1927

British sailors from HMS Hawkins marching in Shanghai 1927

Background imageChina Collection: Shanghai March 1927 A young chinese boy is not sure that he wants to play with

Shanghai March 1927 A young chinese boy is not sure that he wants to play with the newly arrived soldier of the 2nd Gloucesters

Background imageChina Collection: Hua Kuo Feng, Chairman of the Chinese Peoples Republic, greeting Margaret Thatcher

Hua Kuo Feng, Chairman of the Chinese Peoples Republic, greeting Margaret Thatcher British Prime Minister in London. 1979



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