Eliot Hall and May Hall

Lugard, Eliot and May Halls were opened in 1913, 1914 and 1915 respectively, and were named after Sir Frederick Lugard, the first Chancellor of the University; Sir Charles Eliot, the first Vice-Chancellor of the University; and Sir Francis Henry May, the second Chancellor of the University.

These three-storey red brick Edwardian-style buildings were originally used as independent student hostels. A landslide and torrential rain in 1966 necessitated repairs to Eliot and May Halls. When the works were complete, these three buildings were combined into one residential unit, renamed "Old Halls" in 1969.

In 1992, the oldest hall, Lugard Hall, was demolished to give way to campus development; namely, the construction of the Chong Yuet Ming Physics and Chemistry Buildings. Eliot Hall and May Hall were converted into University's offices.

Descending the ornate stairs outside Eliot Hall you will reach Yuet Ming Fountain and Plaza, which is a perfect backdrop for photo taking.