China Through a Colonial Lens Robert Bickers looks at an emerging archive of British photo albums that record both the drama of the 1911 revolution and the surprisingly untroubled daily lives of those who witnessed it. Robert Bickers | Published in History Today Volume 61 Issue 10 October 2011 - See more photographs from the Francis Stafford Collection To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. China Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Iron Amir: Britain’s Afghan Legacy