A unique and fascinating publication that has come from the efforts of the North Borneo History Enthusiasts and an event in Gaya Street in 2011 called Bonding with Gaya Street
A group of people, fascinated by the history of Jesselton, set themselves up in Gaya Street and invited the public to share their memories, experiences and photographs.
The responses flooded in. People unearthed their memories and their photos and came to talk about the early days of Bond Street, their war experiences, their school days, the excitement and drama of Independence, and the birth of Kota Kinabalu as a vibrant modern city, still reflecting the influences of its past.
Some of the stories and photographs have never been shared before, and we are very pleased to have been able to collect them in this publication so they can never be lost or forgotten.
The book will cost RM 130 and all profits will go to Kota Kinabalu Befrienders and other charities.
The book will be available on this website and also from various outlets n Kota Kinabalu after the MCO – watch this space for information.
Sylvia, who has helped to design and edit the book, speaks to Rosemary, Tina and Susan about how everything happened. They talk about the facebook community that led to the event, and how this remarkable collection of stories and pictures came to light.
