Beijing, China: the Temple of Earth enclosure, occupied by the English and French armies during the Second China War: panoramic view: section two. Photograph by Felice Beato, 1860.

1860/10/21

1 photograph : photoprint, albumen ; sheet 22.4 x 28.1 cm

Position taken up by the English and French, within the enclosure of the Temple of the Earth, preparatory to opening fire on Pekin, on 21st October 1860. Also Wall of Pekin and Anting Gate (Gate of Peace) surrendered to the Allies on the same date

Wellcome Collection 569716i