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What: Part swimming pool, part bath, this was a popular spot on a hot summer's day.

Where: There's a pencil note on the back:

"Near Yaumati". So somewhere along the shoreline near Yau Ma Tei. 

It looks as though the photographer is on a pier. Does anyone recognise it?

Who: While most are swimming, this young man drew the short straw, and is left looking after their clothes:

Another non-swimmer is under cover on his sampan:

While this man stands out from the crowd, with his white clothes and topee:

I wonder if the photographer is his parent?

When: From the style of the photo, I guess sometime between 1920 and 1930.

Regards, David

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1925
Reference: 
A180C

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