Tai Kwun - General and Regular Exhibits

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Title

Tai Kwun - General and Regular Exhibits

Subject

Tai Kwun; Victoria Prison; Hong Kong; jail; prison; history

Description

A collection of items and buildings that are maintained and held as exhibits regularly in Tai Kwun. Consisting mainly of the Victoria Prison and Central Police Station

Creator

Captain William Caine; Charles May; HKSAR Government; HKJC

Collection Items

Lower E Hall
It was the lower E hall. People can now use it as a leisure place. There is also exhibition - Every Life is a song.

Finger Print
Administration used fingerprinting to confirm and recoed prisoners' identities. Prisoners had to cover their hands with ink and placed on the copper part one by one. After all the fingers are finished printing, the copy of the fingerprint wil be…

Jail Umiform
Each prisoners would recieve 3 set of uniforms and a pair of slippers. Prisoner number was printed on the uniforms.

Jail Toiletries
To prevent the spread of diseases, prisoners had to keep the prison clean and maintain healthy condition. Each prisoners will be given a set of toiletries, including cup, toothbrush and comb etc.

Jail Shower
To prevent the spread of diseases, prisoners had to keep the prison clean and maintain healthy condition. In F Hall, shower room is provided with showers. 

F Hall
F Hall was built in 1931. After 1956, it changed from weaving and printing shop to Reception and Fingerprinting office. Prisoners had to comfim identities here. Prisoners who were remand in custody, would be settled in the large associatied cells.…

Ladder Store
Ladder store was used to prevent prisoners using tools to escape. Tools like bamboos, hammers, blankets and long ladders were locked in the store. Some people think it is also an entrance to go to the secret passage but there are no evidence to prove…

A Hall Yard: A Hall
A Hall was built in 1928. It is used as immigration office now. After a few years, a chapel room was constructed as well. A Hall is mainly used in educational purpose and holding activities.

Barrack Block
Barrack Block is one of the most historical buildings in Tai Kwun. It is constructed in1862 - 1864 located beside the Parade Ground. The building was expanded to four-storey structure after 1905. In 1920s, The Hong Kong Island Emergency Unit used as…

Barrack Lane
Barrack Lane is linked to Barrack Block. Outdoor exhibition will placed at Barrack Lane. 
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