P04963.004 Accession Number: P04963.004

Description

The entrance to tunnels on Green Finger Ridge in the area of The Hook, after the signing of the armistice. Chinese soldiers lived in these tunnels during the fighting. Abandoned clothing, shoes and rubbish are lying around.

Details

Accession Number
P04963.004
Maker
Private Peter Hinckley
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Date Made
c 27 July 1953
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Credit Line
Donor S Hinckley
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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