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Exhibition: Lost & Found in Hong Kong - Chelsea History Festival
In 2015, a group of history enthusiasts stumbled upon a diary in a soon-to-be-demolished building in Hong Kong. The diary belonged to Lam Ping-yu, one of 24 naval officers sent to Britain for training during the Second World War. As their first mission in Europe, many took part in the D-Day Landings, as well as the Allied liberation of southern France.
At the time of its discovery, Lam’s diary was the only known primary source on Chinese participation during D-Day. It reveals numerous first-hand stories about the realities of war, featuring countless depictions of excitement, frustration, envy and even romance.
In 1945, Lam also took part in Operation Armour, devised by the British government to alleviate the dire situation in Japanese-occupied Hong Kong. His writings provide us with a glimpse into the city’s post-war recovery.
As we mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War, come and visit the Soane Stable Yard to discover this fascinating area of military history, told through stories, objects and multimedia displays.
At the time of its discovery, Lam’s diary was the only known primary source on Chinese participation during D-Day. It reveals numerous first-hand stories about the realities of war, featuring countless depictions of excitement, frustration, envy and even romance.
In 1945, Lam also took part in Operation Armour, devised by the British government to alleviate the dire situation in Japanese-occupied Hong Kong. His writings provide us with a glimpse into the city’s post-war recovery.
As we mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War, come and visit the Soane Stable Yard to discover this fascinating area of military history, told through stories, objects and multimedia displays.
Wed 24 Sep to Sunday 28 Sep 25
Royal Hospital Chelsea, Royal Hospital Road, London SW3 4SR
Wed 24th Sep 2025 9.30am - Sun 28th Sep 2025 4.30pmLocation: Soane Stable Yard, Royal Hospital Chelsea
Free Entry
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Royal Hospital Chelsea
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