My mum ( Christine Glover) was a swimming teacher at the YMCA for most of the 1980s. We spent so much time there - I loved the roof garden especially - so sad that the Y that I remember from my childhood is now so different. Happy days.
VHS
05-Mar-2022 02:48
I spent half my childhood there in the YMCA in the 1960s and 1970s. I live that old building. There tore the building down twice and rebuilt taller ones. Now I live half way around the world in the United States by way of Canada. The world was different back then.
Phil
01-Aug-2018 12:02
1958/59 - My Mum used to take me to the YMCA most Saturday lunchtime for a 7Up and a mock-turtle sandwich.
Guest
02-May-2017 18:31
The red truck is Hong Kong Royal Post Office mail truck.
Guest
02-May-2017 18:30
Tsim Sha Tsui YMCA
D. Breimo
03-May-2016 17:44
I spent a nice, quiet night at the YMCA in July 1965. Having signed off a vessel I needed a place to stay till my flight left for Manila the next day. I remember they were a bit sceptical at first upon hearing that I was a seaman.. Thank you for posting the photo!
MdB
11-May-2012 15:16
Returned to HK just under two years ago and stayed at the YMCA. It was terrific, like a good hotel, with the best central spot and view of the harbour. MTR under the building and fab views from every angle. Would highly recommend it.
eddie
14-Jun-2011 13:50
served in HK between 1971-73 had great time,remember the YMCA very well had many a breakfast in there
Brian
09-Aug-2009 16:15
The Royal Mail van is interesting. Never in my life did I realise HK had something like this. I am starting to wonder what sorts of vehicles the post office used to deliver mail...
My memory of the YMCA is a milk shake that I had.
Charles Rignall
17-Dec-2008 03:19
Was born & lived in HK from 1954-1964. My mother worked in Dynasty (in the Peninsula Hotel) next door to the 'Y'. This photo reminds me of my where I learned to swim and many afternoons swimming laps and playing table tennis.
Guest
11-Sep-2007 19:50
Left HK in 1972 and remember many a happy time hopping on the Star Ferry to go to YMCA on a Sat morn (by myself) couldn't do it now. Thank you for photo.