Matsheds of the Happy Valley Racecourse, c. 1900
This photo shows a very long stretch of matsheds decorated with Japanese flags, which could mean that a high-ranking Japanese was at the Racecourse. The infield was packed with people, including women and children and food stalls were conveniently scattered around. At far left, in English, reads a sign " The United Stand". c. late 19th Century or early 20th Century.

Date | c.1900 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/(Street)/Happy Valley Racecourse;Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/Wong Nai Chung |
people | racegoer | visitor | spectator |
object | infield |grandstand | spectator stand | stand |
others | sports | sport | entertainment | racing | horse racing |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | The Hong Kong Jockey Club Archives |
Source | Hong Kong Museum of History |
Accession No. | hkjc_P21365 |
Matsheds of the Happy Valley Racecourse, c. 1900
This photo shows a very long stretch of matsheds decorated with Japanese flags, which could mean that a high-ranking Japanese was at the Racecourse. The infield was packed with people, including women and children and food stalls were conveniently scattered around. At far left, in English, reads a sign " The United Stand". c. late 19th Century or early 20th Century.
Date | c.1900 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/(Street)/Happy Valley Racecourse;Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/Wong Nai Chung |
People | racegoer | visitor | spectator |
Object | infield |grandstand | spectator stand | stand |
Others | sports | sport | entertainment | racing | horse racing |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | The Hong Kong Jockey Club Archives |
Source | Hong Kong Museum of History |
Accession No. | hkjc_P21365 |
Matsheds of the Happy Valley Racecourse, c. 1900
This photo shows a very long stretch of matsheds decorated with Japanese flags, which could mean that a high-ranking Japanese was at the Racecourse. The infield was packed with people, including women and children and food stalls were conveniently scattered around. At far left, in English, reads a sign " The United Stand". c. late 19th Century or early 20th Century.
Date | c.1900 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/(Street)/Happy Valley Racecourse;Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/Wong Nai Chung |
People | racegoer | visitor | spectator |
Object | infield |grandstand | spectator stand | stand |
Others | sports | sport | entertainment | racing | horse racing |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | The Hong Kong Jockey Club Archives |
Source | Hong Kong Museum of History |
Accession No. | hkjc_P21365 |
Matsheds of the Happy Valley Racecourse, c. 1900
This photo shows a very long stretch of matsheds decorated with Japanese flags, which could mean that a high-ranking Japanese was at the Racecourse. The infield was packed with people, including women and children and food stalls were conveniently scattered around. At far left, in English, reads a sign " The United Stand". c. late 19th Century or early 20th Century.
Date | c.1900 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/(Street)/Happy Valley Racecourse;Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/Wong Nai Chung |
People | racegoer | visitor | spectator |
Object | infield |grandstand | spectator stand | stand |
Others | sports | sport | entertainment | racing | horse racing |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | The Hong Kong Jockey Club Archives |
Source | Hong Kong Museum of History |
Accession No. | hkjc_P21365 |
Matsheds of the Happy Valley Racecourse, c. 1900
This photo shows a very long stretch of matsheds decorated with Japanese flags, which could mean that a high-ranking Japanese was at the Racecourse. The infield was packed with people, including women and children and food stalls were conveniently scattered around. At far left, in English, reads a sign " The United Stand". c. late 19th Century or early 20th Century.
Date | c.1900 |
Sponsors | sports | sport | entertainment | racing | horse racing |
Venue | Wong Nai Chung |
People | racegoer | visitor | spectator |
Object | infield |grandstand | spectator stand | stand |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | The Hong Kong Jockey Club Archives |
Source | Hong Kong Museum of History |
Accession No. | hkjc_P21365 |
Matsheds of the Happy Valley Racecourse, c. 1900
This photo shows a very long stretch of matsheds decorated with Japanese flags, which could mean that a high-ranking Japanese was at the Racecourse. The infield was packed with people, including women and children and food stalls were conveniently scattered around. At far left, in English, reads a sign " The United Stand". c. late 19th Century or early 20th Century.
Date | c.1900 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/(Street)/Happy Valley Racecourse;Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/Wong Nai Chung |
People | racegoer | visitor | spectator |
Object | infield |grandstand | spectator stand | stand |
Others | sports | sport | entertainment | racing | horse racing |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | The Hong Kong Jockey Club Archives |
Source | Hong Kong Museum of History |
Accession No. | hkjc_P21365 |
Matsheds of the Happy Valley Racecourse, c. 1900
This photo shows a very long stretch of matsheds decorated with Japanese flags, which could mean that a high-ranking Japanese was at the Racecourse. The infield was packed with people, including women and children and food stalls were conveniently scattered around. At far left, in English, reads a sign " The United Stand". c. late 19th Century or early 20th Century.
Date | c.1900 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/(Street)/Happy Valley Racecourse;Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/Wong Nai Chung |
People | racegoer | visitor | spectator |
Object | infield |grandstand | spectator stand | stand |
Others | sports | sport | entertainment | racing | horse racing |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | The Hong Kong Jockey Club Archives |
Source | Hong Kong Museum of History |
Accession No. | hkjc_P21365 |
Matsheds of the Happy Valley Racecourse, c. 1900
This photo shows a very long stretch of matsheds decorated with Japanese flags, which could mean that a high-ranking Japanese was at the Racecourse. The infield was packed with people, including women and children and food stalls were conveniently scattered around. At far left, in English, reads a sign " The United Stand". c. late 19th Century or early 20th Century.
Date of Death | c.1900 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/(Street)/Happy Valley Racecourse;Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/Wong Nai Chung |
People | racegoer | visitor | spectator |
Object | infield |grandstand | spectator stand | stand |
Others | sports | sport | entertainment | racing | horse racing |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | The Hong Kong Jockey Club Archives |
Source | Hong Kong Museum of History |
Accession No. | hkjc_P21365 |
Matsheds of the Happy Valley Racecourse, c. 1900
This photo shows a very long stretch of matsheds decorated with Japanese flags, which could mean that a high-ranking Japanese was at the Racecourse. The infield was packed with people, including women and children and food stalls were conveniently scattered around. At far left, in English, reads a sign " The United Stand". c. late 19th Century or early 20th Century.
Date | c.1900 |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | The Hong Kong Jockey Club Archives |
Source | Hong Kong Museum of History |
Accession No. | hkjc_P21365 |
Matsheds of the Happy Valley Racecourse, c. 1900
This photo shows a very long stretch of matsheds decorated with Japanese flags, which could mean that a high-ranking Japanese was at the Racecourse. The infield was packed with people, including women and children and food stalls were conveniently scattered around. At far left, in English, reads a sign " The United Stand". c. late 19th Century or early 20th Century.
Date | c.1900 |
Material Type | Image |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/(Street)/Happy Valley Racecourse;Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/Wong Nai Chung |
People | racegoer | visitor | spectator |
Object | infield |grandstand | spectator stand | stand |
Others | sports | sport | entertainment | racing | horse racing |
Collection | The Hong Kong Jockey Club Archives |
Source | Hong Kong Museum of History |
Accession No. | hkjc_P21365 |
Matsheds of the Happy Valley Racecourse, c. 1900
This photo shows a very long stretch of matsheds decorated with Japanese flags, which could mean that a high-ranking Japanese was at the Racecourse. The infield was packed with people, including women and children and food stalls were conveniently scattered around. At far left, in English, reads a sign " The United Stand". c. late 19th Century or early 20th Century.
Date | c.1900 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/(Street)/Happy Valley Racecourse;Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/Wong Nai Chung |
People | racegoer | visitor | spectator |
Object | infield |grandstand | spectator stand | stand |
Others | sports | sport | entertainment | racing | horse racing |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | The Hong Kong Jockey Club Archives |
Source | Hong Kong Museum of History |
Accession No. | hkjc_P21365 |
Matsheds of the Happy Valley Racecourse, c. 1900
This photo shows a very long stretch of matsheds decorated with Japanese flags, which could mean that a high-ranking Japanese was at the Racecourse. The infield was packed with people, including women and children and food stalls were conveniently scattered around. At far left, in English, reads a sign " The United Stand". c. late 19th Century or early 20th Century.
Date | c.1900 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/(Street)/Happy Valley Racecourse;Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/Wong Nai Chung |
People | racegoer | visitor | spectator |
Object | infield |grandstand | spectator stand | stand |
Others | sports | sport | entertainment | racing | horse racing |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | The Hong Kong Jockey Club Archives |
Source | Hong Kong Museum of History |
Accession No. | hkjc_P21365 |
Matsheds of the Happy Valley Racecourse, c. 1900
This photo shows a very long stretch of matsheds decorated with Japanese flags, which could mean that a high-ranking Japanese was at the Racecourse. The infield was packed with people, including women and children and food stalls were conveniently scattered around. At far left, in English, reads a sign " The United Stand". c. late 19th Century or early 20th Century.
Date | c.1900 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/(Street)/Happy Valley Racecourse;Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/Wong Nai Chung |
People | racegoer | visitor | spectator |
Object | infield |grandstand | spectator stand | stand |
Others | sports | sport | entertainment | racing | horse racing |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | The Hong Kong Jockey Club Archives |
Source | Hong Kong Museum of History |
Accession No. | hkjc_P21365 |
Matsheds of the Happy Valley Racecourse, c. 1900
This photo shows a very long stretch of matsheds decorated with Japanese flags, which could mean that a high-ranking Japanese was at the Racecourse. The infield was packed with people, including women and children and food stalls were conveniently scattered around. At far left, in English, reads a sign " The United Stand". c. late 19th Century or early 20th Century.
Date | c.1900 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/(Street)/Happy Valley Racecourse;Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/Wong Nai Chung |
People | racegoer | visitor | spectator |
Object | infield |grandstand | spectator stand | stand |
Others | sports | sport | entertainment | racing | horse racing |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | The Hong Kong Jockey Club Archives |
Source | Hong Kong Museum of History |
Accession No. | hkjc_P21365 |
Matsheds of the Happy Valley Racecourse, c. 1900
This photo shows a very long stretch of matsheds decorated with Japanese flags, which could mean that a high-ranking Japanese was at the Racecourse. The infield was packed with people, including women and children and food stalls were conveniently scattered around. At far left, in English, reads a sign " The United Stand". c. late 19th Century or early 20th Century.
Date | c.1900 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/(Street)/Happy Valley Racecourse;Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/Wong Nai Chung |
People | racegoer | visitor | spectator |
Object | infield |grandstand | spectator stand | stand |
Others | sports | sport | entertainment | racing | horse racing |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | The Hong Kong Jockey Club Archives |
Source | Hong Kong Museum of History |
Accession No. | hkjc_P21365 |
Matsheds of the Happy Valley Racecourse, c. 1900
This photo shows a very long stretch of matsheds decorated with Japanese flags, which could mean that a high-ranking Japanese was at the Racecourse. The infield was packed with people, including women and children and food stalls were conveniently scattered around. At far left, in English, reads a sign " The United Stand". c. late 19th Century or early 20th Century.
Date | c.1900 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/(Street)/Happy Valley Racecourse;Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/Wong Nai Chung |
People | racegoer | visitor | spectator |
Object | infield |grandstand | spectator stand | stand |
Others | sports | sport | entertainment | racing | horse racing |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | The Hong Kong Jockey Club Archives |
Source | Hong Kong Museum of History |
Accession No. | hkjc_P21365 |
Matsheds of the Happy Valley Racecourse, c. 1900
This photo shows a very long stretch of matsheds decorated with Japanese flags, which could mean that a high-ranking Japanese was at the Racecourse. The infield was packed with people, including women and children and food stalls were conveniently scattered around. At far left, in English, reads a sign " The United Stand". c. late 19th Century or early 20th Century.
Date | c.1900 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/(Street)/Happy Valley Racecourse;Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/Wong Nai Chung |
People | racegoer | visitor | spectator |
Object | infield |grandstand | spectator stand | stand |
Others | sports | sport | entertainment | racing | horse racing |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | The Hong Kong Jockey Club Archives |
Source | Hong Kong Museum of History |
Accession No. | hkjc_P21365 |
Matsheds of the Happy Valley Racecourse, c. 1900
This photo shows a very long stretch of matsheds decorated with Japanese flags, which could mean that a high-ranking Japanese was at the Racecourse. The infield was packed with people, including women and children and food stalls were conveniently scattered around. At far left, in English, reads a sign " The United Stand". c. late 19th Century or early 20th Century.
Date | c.1900 |
Place | Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/(Street)/Happy Valley Racecourse;Hong Kong Island/Wan Chai District/Happy Valley/Wong Nai Chung |
People | racegoer | visitor | spectator |
Object | infield |grandstand | spectator stand | stand |
Others | sports | sport | entertainment | racing | horse racing |
Material Type | Image |
Collection | The Hong Kong Jockey Club Archives |
Source | Hong Kong Museum of History |
Accession No. | hkjc_P21365 |
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