Gwulo collects pages and photographs about old Hong Kong for visitors to explore.

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About gwulo

Gwulo is a website of pages and photographs about old Hong Kong. The homepage states that it holds over 60,000 pages, including over 40,000 photos. The content is added by a community of volunteers who share what they know about Hong Kong's history, and visitors are invited to join them.

The homepage also posts site news, including transcriptions of wartime diaries, reader questions about photographs and places, and announcements of talks and events. Comments require a login or registration. A free weekly newsletter with old Hong Kong photos and stories is available by sign-up. The site does not state any pricing details.

Key features

  • Over 60,000 pages about old Hong Kong, including over 40,000 photos
  • Pages added by a volunteer community sharing knowledge of Hong Kong history
  • Transcribed wartime diaries, such as Leo Landau's Prisoner of War diary, readable online
  • Free weekly newsletter with old Hong Kong photos and stories
  • Reader questions section for identifying photographs and asking about past places
  • Reader corrections published alongside entries, as in the 1943 Teia Maru entry
Best for: People interested in the history of Hong Kong, including readers with a personal or family connection to the city.
Good for
  • Large collection of pages and photographs about old Hong Kong
  • Readers can submit corrections, which are published with the relevant entry
  • Free weekly newsletter is offered to readers
Watch out for
  • Comments require a login or registration
  • Newsletter requires signing up to receive it
  • Some entries have been corrected after publication, as the Teia Maru entry shows

gwulo at a glance

Website
gwulo.com
Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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gwulo FAQ

Can visitors add content to the site?
The homepage says the content is added by a community of volunteers and invites visitors to join them.
Is there a newsletter?
Yes. The site offers a free weekly newsletter with old Hong Kong photos and stories, available by sign-up.
Do I need an account to post comments?
Yes. The site states that users must log in or register to post comments.
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