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Barracks gate in Tientsin, China
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Barracks gate in Tientsin, China
Four Chinese soldiers wearing turbans at the gate of army barracks in Tientsin (now Tianjin) in China, where the 1st Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers were posted. It is unclear whether this is their British army barracks. Date: C.1911
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Barracks Tianjin Tientsin Turbans
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This evocative photograph captures the moment at the Barracks gate in Tientsin, China, where the 1st Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers were once posted. The image, taken around 1911, depicts four Chinese soldiers in traditional turbans standing guard at the entrance. The exact location of the barracks is unclear, as it is not specified whether these are the British army quarters. The soldiers' stern expressions and attentive posture convey a sense of duty and discipline, reflecting the military atmosphere of the time. Tientsin, now known as Tianjin, was an important treaty port city in China during the early 20th century. It was a melting pot of diverse cultures, with a significant British presence due to the establishment of a British Legation and various commercial interests. The British military presence in Tientsin was a part of the larger British imperial strategy in China. The 1910s were a period of significant political and social change in China, marked by the Xinhai Revolution and the establishment of the Republic of China. Amidst this backdrop, the presence of British soldiers in Tientsin underscores the complex interplay of global powers and local dynamics in China during this era. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the past, providing valuable insights into the military and cultural history of Tientsin and China during the early 20th century.
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