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Situated on Mount Parker in Quarry Bay, Woodside Biodiversity Education Centre (also known as Woodside) was converted from the senior staff quarters of the Taikoo Sugar Refinery and was listed as Grade II Historic Building in Hong Kong. The architectural features and interior layout of Woodside, as well as the industrial development in the vicinity of Mount Parker carry important historical and cultural values. Join us to discover the interesting stories of Mount Parker countryside from the comfort of your home.
Date: 29 March 2023 (Wednesday)
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Time |
Theme |
Speaker |
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7:00-7:30 p.m. |
Early Development and Evolution of Quarry Bay
Quarry Bay, once a remote area in the late 19th century, had been developed into Company Town in the Island East following the establishment of Taikoo Sugar Refinery and Taikoo Dockyard. Trace of the Company Town can still be seen in the countryside of Mount Parker after a century. The speaker will share more about the early development of Quarry Bay, the facilities inside the Company Town and the evolution of the site. |
Ms Anita Lim, Manager, Archive Engagement & Communications, Swire Archives |
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7:30-8:00 p.m. |
Red brick house on Mount Parker Through virtual tour around the Woodside – a nature education centre converted from the former residence for senior staff of the Taikoo Sugar Refinery, participants can understand more about the architectural features of this historical building. |
Ms Wendy Ng, Architectural Conservationist |
| Time |
7:00-7:30 p.m. |
| Theme |
Early Development and Evolution of Quarry Bay Quarry Bay, once a remote area in the late 19th century, had been developed into Company Town in the Island East following the establishment of Taikoo Sugar Refinery and Taikoo Dockyard. Trace of the Company Town can still be seen in the countryside of Mount Parker after a century. The speaker will share more about the early development of Quarry Bay, the facilities inside the Company Town and the evolution of the site. |
| Speaker |
Ms Anita Lim, Manager, Archive Engagement & Communications, |
| Time |
7:30-8:00 p.m. |
| Theme |
Red brick house on Mount Parker Through virtual tour around the Woodside – a nature education centre converted from the former residence for senior staff of the Taikoo Sugar Refinery, participants can understand more about the architectural features of this historical building. |
| Speaker |
Ms Wendy Ng, Architectural Conservationist |
Remarks: The talk will be in Cantonese. Each session will be made up of 20 minutes of presentation and 5 minutes for Q & A, participants can ask questions in the chatbox in YouTube and Facebook.
Points to note
- Enrolment from 17 March 2023 to 28 March 2023.
- The talk will be conducted online via YouTube and Facebook.
- Participants will receive a confirmation email (with the YouTube link) for the talk on or before 28 March 2023.
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