This project investigates the heritage of the Chinese community in Liverpool since the 19th century. Together with Chinese communities in Liverpool, the School of Architecture designed this “Cabinet of Memories” to collect objects (such as instruments, photographs, kitchenware and maps) that contain memories of the Chinese seamen in Liverpool who served in the merchant navy during the Second World War. It has been revealed that around 2,000 Chinese seamen who settled in Liverpool after the War were forcibly repatriated to China by the Home Office in 1945 and 1946.
The project was funded by The Alumni & Friends Fund, University of Liverpool and supported by the Business & Economic Support Team (Liverpool City Council), Liverpool China Partnership and Merseyside Chinese Association Joint Action Group.
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