The Court of Final Appeal
History of The Court of Final AppealPast:In the late 19th century, a committee in Hong Kong considered ideas for relocating the Supreme Court and government offices to a site on the Central Reclamation. The construction began in 1900. In 1912, the Court of Final Appeal Building was officially opened. It served as the Supreme Court and offices of the Attorney General and Crown Solicitor.During the Japanese Occupation, the building became the headquarters of the military police. After World War II, it continued to be used as Supreme Court, until 1984.From 1985 to 2011, the building served as home to the Legislative Council and associated facilities, which was known as the Legislative Council Building.Present:From 2015 onwards, the building reverted to its judicial function. It now houses the Court of Final Appeal. It hears appeals from in civil and criminal matters from the High Court. It plays an important role in the development of the common law.Architectural styleThe CFA building adopted a neo-classical style. The blindfolded statue of the Goddess of Justice on the building holds a scale on the right and a sword on the left, representing the unselfishness of the great justice.Opening Hours: 8:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays)Location: 8 Jackson Road, Central, Hong KongRecommended sightseeing hours: 0.5-1 hourSource: https://www.hkcfa.hk/en/visiting/cfa_building/CFAB/index.htmlhttps://www.hkcfa.hk/en/about/overview/index.htmlhttps://www.legco.gov.hk/yr02-03/chinese/sec/library/0203in26c.pdf
Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware
Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware 茶具文物館History of Building: Past The Flagstaff House was the former office and residence of the Commander of British Forces in Hong Kong. Built between 1844 and 1846, Major General G C D'Aguilar was the first occupant. The building is good proof of Hong Kong's colonial history as Britain took Hong Kong Island from China in 1841. The House was known as Headquarter House until 1932. Unfortunately, the building was damaged by the Japanese in the Second World War. During the Japanese occupation period from 1941 to 1945, the Japanese army repaired the House and used it as the residence of their Commandant. After the occupation, the building was renamed Flagstaff House and became the Commander of British Force’s residence again until 1978. In 1978, the Commander moved to the building on Barker Road and handed it over to the Hong Kong Government. In the past, the building could overlook the Victoria Harbour and the Central area, which has a good geographical advantage. Due to the urbanisation and reclamation, we cannot overlook the Victoria Harbour in the building now.PresentThe Flagstaff House was then converted into the Museum of Tea Ware in 1984. The building was restored to its original 19th-century appearance. Now, you can explore more about the culture and the history of Chinese teaware in the Museum. You also have a chance to have a closer look at the teaware collections and the architecture of the building. Architectural Style:The House is one of the oldest colonial buildings in Hong Kong. The Greek revival-style two-storey building with wide verandahs and wooden shutters was listed as a declared monument in 1989. Also, the building is made of granite that is durable and resistant to heat.Location: 10 Cotton Tree Drive, Central, Hong Kong (inside Hong Kong Park)Opening Hours: Monday, Wednesday to Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00Christmas Eve and Lunar New Year's Eve: 10:00 – 17:00Closed on Tuesday (except public holiday) and the first two days of the Lunar New YearEstimated Walking Time: 1 hourReminder: References: https://www.nextstophongkong.com/flagstaff-house-museum-of-tea-ware/https://www.discoverhongkong.com/in/interactive-map/flagstaff-house-museum-of-tea-ware.htmlhttps://www.amo.gov.hk/en/monuments_36.phphttps://www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/Museum/Arts/en_US/web/ma/about-the-museum1.html
The former French Mission Building
The former French Mission Building The French Society of Foreign Missions built the building in 1917 as their Procure of Hong Kong. Following then, the building was renovated for use by law-related organizations and related purposes. In 1989, it was designated as a national monument.Usage of Building 1917: Procure of French Society of Foreign Missions in Hong KongBefore Hong Kong fell to the Japanese in 1941: The building was used briefly by the GovernmentAfter the Second World War: the temporary headquarters of the Provisional Hong Kong Government The French Mission and the Hong Kong Government signed a contract for the transaction of the building in 1952Since 1953, the building was occupied successively by theEducation DepartmentVictoria District Courtthe Supreme Courtthe Information Services Department.1997-2015: the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal (CFA) The CFA was relocated to the Old Supreme Court building in September 2015.Architectural StyleOne of Hong Kong's finest examples of historical architecture. The Edwardian-era three-story Neo-classical building with a basement is made of granite and red bricks. There is also a chapel in the northwest corner and a cupola rises over the roof. Many of the original architectural features have been preserved. It was designated a national monument in 1989.characteristic: 1. exquisite columns, 2. wooden staircase, 3. vaulted ceiling of the ground-floor hall, 4. the well-proportioned inner courtyardLocation 1 Battery Path, Central (Located on Central and Western Heritage Trail)ReminderIt is not open to the publicSource Declared Monuments in Hong Kong. Former French Mission Building, Battery Path, Central - Declared Monuments - Antiquities and Monuments Office. (2021, November 13). Retrieved October 19, 2021, from https://www.amo.gov.hk/en/monuments_37.php.
Central Police station (Tai Kwun)
past:Tai Kwun used to be a central police station compound. A site was created to have the function of the police station, magistracy and prison in 1864, which is called the central police station compound. In 1941-1945, the compound was damaged and used by the Japan military in world war 2. The central magistracy was first decommissioned in 1979. The former central police station and the Victoria prison were decommissioned in 2004 and 2006present:The government created a Former Central Police Station (CPS) Revitalisation Project to revitalise the central police station compound and reuse the historical site in 2008. It is the most expensive revitalisation project. It reopened to the public in 2018. It became a site which promotes heritage, art and culture. Lots of local shops and restaurants are open in Tai Kwun Art exhibitions and studios are also held in TaiKwun.architectural styleThe 16 original buildings of the former central police station remain the same design. However, there are two new buildings that are designed by Herzog & de Meuron. They are in a modern style which is covered by an aluminium wall. Grid pattern is also designed in the wall to represent the brick wall in the old design.opening hours8am–11pm | Tai Kwun*10am–8pm | Visitor Centre and Main Heritage Gallery11am–7pm(Tue–Sun) | JC Contemporarylocation10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kongrecommended sightseeing hr2 hourssourceshttps://www.taikwun.hk/en/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tai_Kwun
Man Mo Temple
Man Mo Temple The Compound is a local resident managing place, was built between 1847 and 1862. Man Mo Temple Compound involved Man Mo Temple(文武廟), Lit Shing Kung (列聖宮) and Kung Sor (公所). It was declared a monument in 2010. Also, the temple is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Hong Kong.Kung Sor served as a meeting place and a venue for dealing with issues concerning the local Chinese community.Usage:Past Worshiping the Civil and Martial GodsA place where Chinese people gathered to discuss issues and settle disputes.Present Tourist attractionsPerform Traditional Autumn Sacrificial Rites every year, to pray for the people of Hong Kong(Held by Directors of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals) HistoryThe temple and its properties were committed to the care of Tung Wah Hospital in 1908 when the Man Mo Temple Ordinance was enacted. The Ordinance was later revised in 1958, stating that, in addition to funding annual religious ceremonies and temple renovation and expansion, the temple's and related properties' revenues should be used to establish schools for Chinese children, sponsor the charitable work of the Chinese community in Hong Kong, and develop Tung Wah's medical services.Location: 124-126 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong ( Located on the Sheung Wan Route of the Central and Western Heritage Trail)Opening Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; 7 a.m. to 6 p.m1st and 15th of every monththe four Chinese Festivals The God of LiteratureBirthday of Holy King-Emperor KwanBirthday of Pau KungShing Wong FestivalSourceTung Wah Group of Hospitals 12 Po Yan Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Enquiries Tel: (852) 2859 7500 Enquiries and Suggestions: Corporate Communications Division ( Fax: (852) 2975 9521 or Email enquiry@tungwah.org.hk) Site Maintenance: Webmaster TWGHs Webs. (n.d.). Man Mo Temple. Tung Wah Group of Hospitals. Retrieved October 19, 2021, from https://www.tungwah.org.hk/en/heritage/historical-architecture/man-mo-temple/.Antiquities and Monuments Office. (2020, September 23). Declared Monuments in Hong Kong. Man Mo Temple Compound Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan - Declared Monuments - Antiquities and Monuments Office. Retrieved October 19, 2021, from https://www.amo.gov.hk/en/monuments_96.php.Tung Wah Group of Hospitals. (n.d.). Opening Hours & Location. Tung Wah Group of Hospitals. Retrieved October 19, 2021, from https://www.tungwah.org.hk/en/heritage/historical-architecture/man-mo-temple/opening-and-address/.
