1890 Praya Reclamation Monument, Hong Kong

Posted: May 10th, 2025 | No Comments »

For some reason I had never noticed this stone monument before – it is rather unprepossessing though interesting. It reads:

This stone was laid by the Duke of Connaught K.G.K.T. K.P. & c.  In the 2nd April 1890. In Commemoration of the commencement of the Praya reclamation works. Sir C. William Des Voeux K.C.M.G. Governor.

Except apparently the stone was moved to its current location in 1983 so the Praya was not quite at this point.

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