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Building nicknamed Macgregor Hall, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904
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Building nicknamed Macgregor Hall, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904
Building nicknamed Macgregor Hall, from a fascinating album which reveals new details on a little-known campaign in which a British military force brushed aside Tibetan defences to capture Lhasa, in 1904. The Tibet Expedition was launched from India and sanctioned by Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, who was concerned over Russian influence and supposed advance toward the border. The expedition eventually gained a number of concessions from Tibet, nominally under Chinese control at the time, but whether the effort was worth the return is certainly up for debate. This album came by direct descent from the family of Captain William Charles Hayman, ADC to the expedition's leader, Colonel Francis Younghusband of the Indian Political Service (Younghusband was accompanied by a strong military escort commanded by Brigadier General James Macdonald). The photographs show various elements of the expedition: military, monasteries, scenery, towns and locals. Date: 1904
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Macgregor Hall
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- A Testament to the Uncharted Terrain of the 1904 Tibet Expedition This evocative photograph, affectionately known as "Macgregor Hall," is a captivating glimpse into the little-known 1904 Tibet Expedition. The album from which it originates offers a wealth of previously unexplored details on this intriguing campaign, during which a British military force successfully breached Tibetan defenses to capture Lhasa. The Tibet Expedition, authorized by Lord Curzon, Viceroy of India, was driven by concerns over Russian influence and perceived encroachment toward the border. The expedition's leader, Colonel Francis Younghusband of the Indian Political Service, was accompanied by a robust military escort under the command of Brigadier General James Macdonald. The images in this album, which have been passed down through the family of Captain William Charles Hayman, Younghusband's Aide-de-Camp, offer a unique perspective on the expedition. They capture various aspects of the venture, from military preparations and engagements to monasteries, breathtaking scenery, and local populations. The construction of "Macgregor Hall" is a fascinating element of this album. Its exact purpose remains unclear, but it is believed to have served as a temporary headquarters or resthouse for the British forces during their advance on Lhasa. The image of the imposing structure, nestled amidst the rugged terrain, is a testament to the determination and ingenuity of the British forces in the face of the harsh and uncharted terrain. The success of the Tibet Expedition led to the acquisition of various concessions from Tibet, which was nominally under Chinese control at the time. However, the question of whether the effort was worth the return is still a subject of debate among historians. Regardless, this album provides an invaluable record of this intriguing chapter in British colonial history.
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