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Why does Hong Kong possess street name for personalities like the queen of Great Britain

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A Tale of Two Baker Streets: The history of Hong Kong’s colonial street names

By Justin Cheuk Mar 9, 2016 | 4:59pm Hong Kong time

Hong Kong’s street names are one of more visible legacies from the colonial era. Whether they are derived from public figures or geographical landmarks, the kaleidoscopic collection has offered us a unique insight into the east-meets-west blending of cultures in the city.

Much of the names have remained unchanged in the post-handover world, allowing us to preserve the city’s heritage in its entirely. This is true even for the most undesirable namesakes. Take Elgin Street (伊利近街) in Central for example: it honours James Bruce, the eighth Earl of Elgin, who is responsible for the order to loot and destroy the Summer Palace in Beijing.

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