Reference codeI426Name of interviewee (English)SAWYER, MartynDate of interview26/08/2011BiographyMartyn Sawyer came to Hong Kong in 1985 to work on the redevelopment of The Repulse Bay Hotel. At the time of the interview he was Group General Manager, Properties and Clubs for The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels.Interview summaryRelates his travels to Hong Kong and his interest in historical heritage preservation. Introduces his own historical collection and discusses preservation issues in Hong Kong and the role of archives in modem societies. Talks of the Kadoorie Family's business and their role in preserving history and heritage. Talks of the Peak Tram Historical Gallery, acquisition of historical materials for exhibitions, as well as the history of The Repulse Bay Hotel and The Peninsula Hotel.Duration43 minutesInterviewerAmelia AllsopTopicHSHKadoorie FamilyPeak TramwaysRepulse Bay HotelLanguageEnglishLevel of accessUnclassifiedCollectionOral History CollectionCollection SummarySAWYER, Martyn
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