Tianjin Collection

China map
illustration of a South Eastern Asia map

BOXER REBELLION, 1900. British and Japanese troops engaging Boxer forces in battle at Tianjin, China. Color lithograph by Torajiro Kasai, 1900

Gordon Hall, Tientsin (Tianjin), China
Gordon Hall, the seat of British administration in the British concession in Tientsin (now Tianjin) in China; it was named after General Charles Gordon who laid out the plans for the British

Winter in Tientsin (Tianjin), China
Winter in Tientsin (now Tianjin) in China : boats on the partially frozen river Hai. Date: C.1911

A street scene in Tientsin (Tianjin), China
A street scene in Tientsin (now Tianjin) in China, showing a city gate. Date: C.1911

Snowy scene, Tientsin (Tianjin) China, circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s

Breaking ice for water, Tientsin, China
Men breaking ice on a frozen river for water and hauling it on sledges in Tientsin (now Tianjin), China, around 1911. Date: C.1911

Count von Waldersee, 1901 (b/w photo)
1576532 Count von Waldersee, 1901 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Photograph of Count Alfred Ludwig Heinrich Karl Graf von Waldersee (1832-1904) in his carriage

Boxer Rising, China, 1899-1901: Troops of the Eight-Nation Alliance under the command of Japanese Colonel Kuriya
528583 Boxer Rising, China, 1899-1901: Troops of the Eight-Nation Alliance under the command of Japanese Colonel Kuriya, attacking Tianjin (Tientsin), 14 July 1900

Count von Waldersee, 1901 (b/w photo)
1576522 Count von Waldersee, 1901 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Photograph of Count Alfred Ludwig Heinrich Karl Graf von Waldersee (1832-1904) inspection round Tientsin

Count von Waldersee, 1901
1576523 Count von Waldersee, 1901; (add.info.: Photograph of Count Alfred Ludwig Heinrich Karl Graf von Waldersee (1832-1904) review of the ground at Tientsin

Zhou Enlai as student of Nankai school, with his teachers and friends, 1916. Creator: Anonymous
Zhou Enlai as student of Nankai school, with his teachers and friends, 1916. Private Collection

The family meal in a house partially destroyed during the siege of Tientsin, 1900 (b/w photo)
NUL204364 The family meal in a house partially destroyed during the siege of Tientsin, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

The Trouble in China, 1900-1901: The Bluejackets on their way to Tientsin, (1901). British sailors travelling to Tientsin (Tianjin) in northern China, during the suppression of the Boxer Rebellion

Germans at the Front! 22 June 1900, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Germans at the Front! 22 June 1900, (1936). Die Deutschen An Die Front! 22 Juni 1900. Episode during the Boxer Rebellion in China - European powers at the Xigu fort on the banks of the Pei-ho River

Regimental Sports - 27th Inniskillings, Tianjin, China
Regimental Sports - 27th Inniskillings, Tianjin, Northern China - 13th May 1911. Western nations were permitted to garrison the area to ensure open access to Beijing

Political map of Eastern China, showing Taiwan, Tianjin and the Bohai Sea. Plate 64 from The Times Atlas

A rooftop panorama of Tianjin, China, in 1900

The Bund, Tianjin, China, early 1900s

City gate, Tianjin, China, early 1900s

Refugees from the Boxer Uprising, Tianjin, China

Street scene, Tianjin, China, early 1900s. Date: early 1900s

Wan-kuo-chiao (Wanguo) or International Bridge, Tianjin (Tientsin), China. First known as the French Bridge, and later renamed Chiang Kai-shek Bridge

Grave of Charles James Brenan
The grave and headstone of Colour Sergeant Charles James Brenan of the 27th Inniskillings who departed this life at Tientsin (now Tianjin in China) on 28th December 1909, aged 37 years

Bubonic plague in China
Bubonic plague outbreak in China: collecting and carrying the dead in Tientsin (now Tianjin). Date: 1911

Inniskillings in transit
The Inniskilling Fusiliers, stationed in China, are ordered back to Europe to die on the western front : a shipboard scene after leaving Tientsin (now Tianjin). Date: circa 1914

Brawl between German and Indian troops in Tianjin, China (colour litho)
2807718 Brawl between German and Indian troops in Tianjin, China (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brawl between German and Indian troops in Tianjin)

Chinese Christian refugees gathered by Father Quilloux into the Apostolic Mission during bombardment of Tientsin during
1273733 Chinese Christian refugees gathered by Father Quilloux into the Apostolic Mission during bombardment of Tientsin during the Boxer Rebellion

Late 19th century photograph: French consul, Tientsin, Tianjin China, Jesuit priests

Bridge of boats, pontoon Tientsin, Tianjin, China
Vintage 19th century photograph: bridge of boats, pontoon Tientsin, Tianjin, China

Arrival at Tien-Tsin of a Portion of the Chinese Indemnity Money, escorted by Chinese Troops (engraving)
1612879 Arrival at Tien-Tsin of a Portion of the Chinese Indemnity Money, escorted by Chinese Troops (engraving) by English School

The Boxer Rebellion: views of the Imperial Palace, Beijing, and the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank, Tianjin
6015083 The Boxer Rebellion: views of the Imperial Palace, Beijing, and the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank, Tianjin, China (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Dramatic Hours in China (Colour Litho)
2783914 Dramatic Hours in China (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dramatic hours in China)

Railway between Beijing and Taku, China (chromolitho)
974483 Railway between Beijing and Taku, China (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway between Beijing and Taku, China)

Tien-Tsin (engraving)
729221 Tien-Tsin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tien-Tsin, on the banks of the Peiho River)

The Boxer Rebellion, China (b / w photo)
6015069 The Boxer Rebellion, China (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boxer Rebellion, China)

Les Premiers Chemins De Fer Francais En Chine (engraving)
2783332 Les Premiers Chemins De Fer Francais En Chine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Premiers Chemins De Fer Francais En Chine)

The Boxer Rebellion: French zouaves leaving for home from Tianjin (colour litho)
2807654 The Boxer Rebellion: French zouaves leaving for home from Tianjin (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boxer Rebellion)

Summer Palace of the Emperor, opposite the City of Tien-Sing, 1817 (coloured engraving)
468794 Summer Palace of the Emperor, opposite the City of Tien-Sing, 1817 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Siege of Tientsin, Boxer Rebellion, China, 1900 (chromolitho)
1093999 Siege of Tientsin, Boxer Rebellion, China, 1900 (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Tientsin, Boxer Rebellion, China, 1900)

Chinese artillery firing on the foreign concessions in Tientsin, China, during the Boxer Rebellion, 1900 (litho)
3102745 Chinese artillery firing on the foreign concessions in Tientsin, China, during the Boxer Rebellion, 1900 (litho) by German School

The complicated situation in China leads to tragic episodes (colour litho)
2778105 The complicated situation in China leads to tragic episodes (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fort by the Port at Tientsin, 1665 (engraving)
468792 The Fort by the Port at Tientsin, 1665 (engraving) by Nieuhoff, Johannes (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Textile designers of the state-owned Tientsin dyeing and printing plant draw inspiration from various examples of folk
5232011 Textile designers of the state-owned Tientsin dyeing and printing plant draw inspiration from various examples of folk art, Peoples Republic of China

Tientsin, at the Mouth of the Peiho River, on the Way to Pekin (engraving)
1107610 Tientsin, at the Mouth of the Peiho River, on the Way to Pekin (engraving) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tientsin)

Porcelain house, Tianjin, China, Asia

Steam train on Pekin to Tientsin route, China
Steam train on the Pekin (Peking, Beijing) to Tientsin (Tianjin) route, China. Date: circa 1900

General view showing the ruins of the Cathedral, Tien-Tsin, China, 1895. Creator: W &s Ltd
General view showing the ruins of the Cathedral, Tien-Tsin, China, 1895. Wanghailou Church was built as the Cathedrale Notre-Dame-des-Victoires in the French concession at Tien-Tsin, (now Tianjin)

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Tianjin, a city steeped in history and brimming with captivating stories. Nestled on the eastern coast of China, this vibrant metropolis has witnessed countless events that have shaped its identity. Looking at a map of China, Tianjin stands out as a significant dot, marked by its strategic location near the Bohai Sea. It was here that the Boxer Rebellion unfolded in 1900 – an intense battle between British and Japanese troops against the formidable Boxer forces. The echoes of their clashes still resonate through time. Gordon Hall, an emblematic structure in Tientsin (Tianjin), serves as a testament to the city's colonial past. Its grandeur reflects an era when foreign powers left their architectural imprints on Chinese soil. Winter paints Tientsin (Tianjin) with ethereal beauty. Snow blankets the streets and rooftops like a pristine white canvas from decades ago. A snowy scene captured in old photographs from the 1880s transports us back to simpler times. Breaking ice for water was once a common sight in Tientsin (Tianjin). As winter gripped the city tightly, residents had to overcome frozen obstacles to access this vital resource - showcasing their resilience amidst harsh conditions. A panoramic view from atop showcases Tianjin's skyline circa 1900 - bustling streets filled with life and energy. The Bund stands tall along Haihe River, exuding charm reminiscent of early 20th-century China. The ancient city gate tells tales of centuries-old traditions and customs that have endured through generations. Standing proud despite changing times, it remains an iconic symbol of Tianjin's rich heritage. During tumultuous times like the Boxer Uprising, Tianjin opened its arms to refugees seeking safety within its borders. Their presence added diversity to street scenes; faces reflecting different cultures intertwined harmoniously amidst adversity. Today, modernity blends seamlessly with tradition as you stroll down Tianjin's streets.