Meeting of the old town, the Church of the street on the sunny day, the street in Gia Lam . is a memorable series of photos about Hanoi in 1950 by French officer Robert Tison.

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On the road along the Red River dike, taken from the bridge of Long Bien Bridge, Hanoi in 1950. (Photo: Robert Tison).

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Officer Club, now the Hanoi Children's Palace.(Photo: Robert Tison).

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On Church Street a sunny day.(Photo: Robert Tison).

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Toad market in Hanoi old town.(Photo: Robert Tison).

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On Long Bien Bridge.(Photo: Robert Tison).

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Street in Gia Lam town.(Photo: Robert Tison).

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Next to the lake near Gia Lam station.(Photo: Robert Tison).

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A corner of the exhibition fair area in Hanoi.(Photo: Robert Tison).