(BGO) – The images taken at the center of Phu Lang Thuong town, Bac Giang iron bridge and busy rain station among others are precious documentaries about the northern province of Bac Giang in colonial period. On the 127th anniversary of Bac Giang establishment day (October 10, 1895 – 2022), Bac Giang Newspaper would like to introduce the images of old Phu Lang Thuong or current Bac Giang city which were taken over 100 years ago.
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The image of Phu Lang Thuong town is printed on old French postcard with postal stamp in 1908. |
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A road of Phu Lang Thuong town in 1910. |
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Old Market Square in Phu Lang Thuong town. |
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The center of Phu Lang Thuong town in 1910. |
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The bridge in Phu Lang Thuong town, an iron bridge over Thuong river. |
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Another image of Phu Lang Thuong bridge. |
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Phu Lang Thuong train station or current Bac Giang train station. |
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Phu Lang Thuong train station in 1900. |
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On Phu Lang Thuong train station in 1921 – 1935 period. In 1962, Phu Lang Thuong town was renamed Bac Giang city under old Ha Bac province (including Bac Ninh and Bac Giang province nowdays). |
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The map of Bac Giang province in 1910. Phu Lang Thuong town is located on the low left corner. |
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