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Des Voeux Road
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Des Voeux Road Central and Des Voeux Road West are two roads on the north shore of Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. They were named after the 10th Governor of Hong Kong, Sir William Des Vœux. The name was
Des Voeux Road Central in Central in March 2015
Des Voeux Road Central in Central in March 2015
Section of Des Voeux Road Central in May 2006, between the HSBC Main Building and Statue Square, looking toward Prince's Building.
Section of Des Voeux Road Central in May 2006, between the HSBC Main Building and Statue Square, looking toward Prince's Building.
Very DVRC campaign on 25 September 2016, a temporary street closure held to raise public awareness of walkability and open space issues
Very DVRC campaign on 25 September 2016, a temporary street closure held to raise public awareness of walkability and open space issues
Praya
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Praya was a term used in 19th-century Hong Kong to refer to a promenade by the waterfront. The name comes from the Portuguese word praia, which means "beach," but in China it came to mean a stone-face
Des Voeux Road
…then-Governor Sir John Bowring. The first phase of the Praya Reclamation Scheme had a direct effect on this current street, which used to be known as Praya Central during the colonial Hong Kong era. Bowring's plans were opposed by British merchants who held lands in the Central area, and in response, the government…
Praya Central, around 1873
Praya Central, around 1873