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Beyond & Under Victoria's Sway

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It all began with a photograph in a waste paper basket in the general office of the Matilda Hospital, Hong Kong in the late 1970's. Printed on the back was "Matilda L Sharp, H.K., Xmas 1875". It was to become a quest and a labour of love that was to occupy the author's life for many years to come. The result is an insight into the lives of this incredible Victorian Family, as told in part through original letters. It reads like an adventurous novel of the toils, challenges and travels of Matilda's life in Hong Kong and her travels from 1858 onwards until her death in 1893. Also includes her Australian connections. With black and white photographs

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Joyce Stevens first drew breath at the General Lying In Hospital off the Waterloo Road, and it was at this same hospital time some years later that she passed her final Midwifery examination. She trained in midwifery in the West Country after General training in Kent. Duties in the operating theatre and casualty were then enjoyed and after a sad romance there was this urge to travel. In 1962, first to Gibraltar on a 4 year contract then in 1967 a sea journey and a nursing opportunity at The Matilda and War Memorial Hospital Hong Kong. Hong Kong was to be her home for the next 26 years. After learning to sail, offshore sailing was her main leisure activity. After participating in many races and the bi annual China Sea Race she was eligible for membership of the Royal Ocean Racing Club. New dimensions were added to her life in 1975. The most important was her marriage in the spring to engineer Eric Smith. They shared the passion of the sea and the Autumn, saw the launch of their sloop 'Nimrod' which they sailed every weekend except during typhoons. Whilst nursing in Hong Kong she researched and had published a book about the Matilda Hospital and the connection of its namesake, Matilda L Sharp, who was resident in Hong Kong 1858 - 1893. October 1975 saw the first Matilda Hospital Sedan Chair Race, the race being her idea and she organized it in aid of Hong Kong Charities for the next 18 years. It continues to this day an over 40 Million HK Dollars has been raised for many deserving causes. Retirement beckoned and in 1993 with a move to Cornwall and an active involvement in village life.


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  • ISBN-13: 9781908098016
  • Publisher: 2QT Publishing Services
  • Publisher Imprint: 2QT Limited (Publishing)
  • Height: 234 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1908098015
  • Publisher Date: 28 Apr 2012
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Width: 156 mm


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