Fortified perimeter and glacis, Legation Quarter, Beijing

Fortified perimeter and glacis, Legation Quarter, Beijing

Collection

Phipps, Ann

Identifier

Ph04-122

Notes

University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: Ph04-122. This photograph shows part of the fortified perimeter of the Legation Quarter, as well as part of the ‘glacis’ or open space, a buffer zone cleared of buildings after the Boxer Uprising to prevent further surprise attacks etc. Later the glacis was used for sporting activities. On the right is the British Legation Guard (B.L.G.) Entrance.

Location

Beijing

Estimated Date

1928-1929

Material

Paper

Media

Black and white photograph

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