1870, British sinologist Edward Bora, worked in a department of the Qing Dynasty. He for the first time saw Ningbo ’s unique city and cultural style. He traveled every corner of Ningbo and took a lot of precious photos. The following set of photos will let you experience Ningbo more than 150 years ago.
Rihu
This is the north of Ningbo Rihu. The lake water is clear. On both sides are houses with Ningbo characteristics, with heights staggered one by one. There are also steps leading to the lake. Two small boats leaning on the shore have a unique artistic conception.
Baishui Lane
This is Baishui Lane 150 years ago, and in the distance is Tianfeng Tower. The "Yin County General Chronicle" records: "Baishui Lane, formerly known as Baishui Qingsong, Jiangjiatang." It was called Lane 81, Jiefang South Road in 1981, and was abolished in 2001 due to the demolition of Lengjing Street plot. In 2010, Yuehusheng Garden was built, Baishui Lane was rebuilt, and the name of Baishui Lane was restored. On both sides are Yuehu Shengyuan shops.
North Gate
This is still the Ningbo North City Gate in 1870. The city walls are tall and majestic, and you can’t see at a glance. Outside the city wall is a moat, and the river water is clear. On the river surface outside the city gate, there is a simple stone bridge, and the name of the stone bridge is "Bangzi Bridge". The tall city gates of
and Yimen
are Heyimen in Ningbo. Heyimen was built in the 20th year of Zhizheng in the Yuan Dynasty (1360), also known as Yancang Gate, and is one of the six gates in ancient Ningbo. In the 18th year of the Republic of China, and Yimen were demolished together with the other five gates. In 2003, archaeological excavations were reappeared.
Mozhiyan Wharf
This is the Mozhiyan Wharf in 1870, Mozhiyan, which is a dam between Dongqian Lake and the Zhongtang River in Yindong. There is a row of buildings on the shore, and several small boats are parked at the edge of the dock.
German Consulate General in Ningbo
This building hidden deep in the dense forest was the German Consulate General in Ningbo at that time. The environment here is very quiet, with a guard at the door, and a guard is standing by the roadside.
Shuiyue Bridge
In the photo, this stone arch bridge is called Shuiyue Bridge. The semicircular bridge hole is reflected in the water, which is beautiful. Behind the Shuiyue Bridge is a temple, built next to the water, with multiple buildings in the courtyard.
porters in the quarry
In the picture, a group of porters are entering the quarry from the bottom of the mountain, carrying tools for moving stones on their shoulders. At the intersection entering the quarry, there was also a uniformed guard.
Dahan Mountain Bridge
1870 Ningbo Dahan Mountain Bridge is located between Shengjiang Village in Dongwu Town and Shijiawan Natural Village in Xicun. It spans the intersection of Dongwu River, Xiaobai River, Dahan Mountain Port and Houtang River. It was built in the Tang Dynasty and is one of the earliest ancient bridges recorded in Ningbo. There is also a temple built at one end of the bridge.
Temple at the foot of Zhaobaoshan Mountain
This is a temple at the foot of Zhaobaoshan Mountain. The temple is built on a large protruding stone, and the entire temple is not large in scale. In front of the temple's mountain gate, an octagonal pavilion is also built. Walking down the pavilion, there is a small stone bridge nearby.
Baotuo Temple in Weiyuan City
Baotuo Temple is located in Weiyuan City. The temple was built in During the Middle Ages of the Tang Dynasty (847-859) . 841, when the British army invaded Zhenhai, Baotuo Temple was seriously damaged. A major renovation was carried out in 1845. During the Anti-Japanese War, due to Japanese bombing, Baotuo Temple was seriously damaged. 965 Baotuo Temple was rebuilt.
Pawn shop
This is an image located near Ninggong Bridge. On the other side of the river is a village, and Ningbo houses are built by the water. In this building, there is a pawn shop with the two big words "pawn" written on the white wall. Nearby, several wooden boats docked on the shore, and several villagers were busy.
Confucian Temple
This is the Zhenhai Confucius Temple in 1870. The entire building complex is large in scale, and there is a Panchi in front of the temple. Today, this Panchi is the only remains of Zhenhai Confucius Temple. Based on the size of this pool, you can imagine the size of Zhenhai Confucius Temple in the old days.
wenshen Temple
This is a temple near Ningbo. The whole building has obvious Jiangnan style, with carved beams and painted buildings.There is a river in front of the temple, and the water is clear.
Temple on the river
This is a temple located on the short mountain by the river. The temple is built according to the mountain, with heights and lows. The river water is clear and the temple buildings are reflected in the water, which is very artistic.
Fujian Chamber of Commerce Hall Main Hall
This is the main hall of Ningbo Fujian Chamber of Commerce Hall in 1870, with carved beams and painted pillars and high eaves. Especially on several pillars, there are plate dragons carved, which are lifelike.
Zeyang Bridge
This stone arch bridge is located above Hengxi, and it has a beautiful name "Zeyang Bridge". The green mountains are as dark as dark as the river is clear near, and there are Ningbo houses at the bridge, and a small boat docked on the shore. In 1960, heavy water broke out in Hengxi, and both ends of Zeyang Bridge were dug up and flood discharged. Later, the stone arch bridge disappeared. What I see now is the cement bridge built later.
The army was in training
This was the Qing army at that time, and was conducting daily training on the school ground. It is obvious that the soldiers have equipped Western weapons and equipment, and there is also a cannon. From the outside, it seems to be an Krupp M1904 mountain cannon.
Haifang
This was a fort at that time. Several rusty old cannons were scattered on the fort and had lost their combat capabilities. Such fortifications are vulnerable to the strong ships and cannons of the West.
Cicheng Scenery
This is a stone arch bridge located in Cicheng. The river water is clear under the bridge and several small boats are parked. On the shore is a pier with some neatly arranged wood and some iron pots waiting to be loaded on the boat.
Near Ningbo South City Gate
This photo was taken near Ningbo South City Gate, and the city wall is on the right side of the picture. There is a canal under the city wall. At the end of a winding path is a temple.
Seeing the above set of photos, our eyes lit up. It was really unexpected that Ningbo 150 years ago was so beautiful, with beautiful scenery and simple people. Ningbo has become more beautiful now.
