Kowloon Walled City in 1990. Photo: SCMP
Kowloon Walled City in 1990. Photo: SCMP
The Lung Tsun Stone Bridge, used as a landing pier. Photo: SCMP
The Lung Tsun Stone Bridge, used as a landing pier. Photo: SCMP
Shops inside the Walled City in 1972. Photo: SCMP
Shops inside the Walled City in 1972. Photo: SCMP
The start of demolition in 1993. Photo: SCMP
The start of demolition in 1993. Photo: SCMP
Kowloon Walled City in the 1970s with the squatter village in front. Photo: SCMP
Kowloon Walled City in the 1970s with the squatter village in front. Photo: SCMP
Guards with protesters during evictions in 1992. Photo: SCMP
Guards with protesters during evictions in 1992. Photo: SCMP
An aerial view of the Kowloon Walled City in 1987. Photo: SCMP
An aerial view of the Kowloon Walled City in 1987. Photo: SCMP
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Kowloon Walled City: Life in the City of Darkness

It's 20 years since demolition of Kowloon Walled City began, but former residents hold fond memories of the overcrowded slum they called home

John Carney
John Carney

Updated: 5:59pm, 12 Feb, 2015

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Kowloon Walled City in 1990. Photo: SCMP
Kowloon Walled City in 1990. Photo: SCMP
The Lung Tsun Stone Bridge, used as a landing pier. Photo: SCMP
The Lung Tsun Stone Bridge, used as a landing pier. Photo: SCMP
Shops inside the Walled City in 1972. Photo: SCMP
Shops inside the Walled City in 1972. Photo: SCMP
The start of demolition in 1993. Photo: SCMP
The start of demolition in 1993. Photo: SCMP
Kowloon Walled City in the 1970s with the squatter village in front. Photo: SCMP
Kowloon Walled City in the 1970s with the squatter village in front. Photo: SCMP
Guards with protesters during evictions in 1992. Photo: SCMP
Guards with protesters during evictions in 1992. Photo: SCMP
An aerial view of the Kowloon Walled City in 1987. Photo: SCMP
An aerial view of the Kowloon Walled City in 1987. Photo: SCMP
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