Before being appointed to be 24th Hong Kong governor, Sir David Trench (1915-1988) served as Deputy Colonial Secretary of Hong Kong between 1959 and 1960. In this recording, we hear description of his arrival.
Sir Alexander William George Herder Grantham, GCMG (1899–1978) was the 22nd British colonial administrator who governed Hong Kong. The clip records his departure at Queen Pier.
In Sir Murray MacLehose's governorship period (1971-1982), Hong Kong improved its cultural environment by such means as establishing the Arts Centre and the Academy of Performing Arts, and creating the Hong Kong Arts Festival.
Chris Patten was the last Governor of Hong Kong under British sovereignty. He oversaw its handover to the People's Republic of China in July 1997. On 27th June 1997, he was a guest on this RTHK programme, taking phone calls from the general public.
Chris Patten was the last Governor of Hong Kong under British sovereignty. He oversaw its handover to the People's Republic of China in July 1997. On 27th June 1997, he was a guest on this RTHK programme, taking phone calls from the general public.
Chris Patten was the last Governor of Hong Kong under British sovereignty. He oversaw its handover to the People's Republic of China in July 1997. On 27th June 1997, he was a guest on this RTHK programme, taking phone calls from the general public.