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Here is a fascinating article sharing the history of one of Hong Kong’s stairs, on Pottinger Street. Although the demographic character and the construction of today’s Pottinger Street stairs may have changed somewhat, its contemporary ambience certainly resembles that of the 1940’s. It’s a curious thing to go out into the city, informed about the history which lies beneath our feet! Who knew there was once a tunnel on Pottinger Street? In particular, the archive photos in the article are revealing; some things change, some things remain the same. Read more…