Notes

University of Bristol - Historical Photographs of China reference number: AL-s53. Chinese bombers were apparently trying to bomb the Japanese cruiser Izumo (Idzumo), when two bombs fell between the Cathay and Palace Hotels in Nanking Road. Approximately 400 people were killed or wounded. Known as “Bloody Saturday”. Side entrances to the Cathay Hotel are on the right. See AL-s59.

Caption on mount
Cathay Hotel Bombing : Aug 14, 1937
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Location
Date
Saturday 14 August 1937
Material
Paper
Media
Black and white photograph
Repository
University of Bristol Library, Special Collections