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Singapore River |
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Singapore is one of great cities of the world and its largest port. Situated just north of the Equator at the
junction of the Indian and Pacific oceans its always been a key location in the world economy.
Founded by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles as a maritime base, the city has boomed since the
2nd World War.
This view of the entrance to Singapore River shows, from left to right, Clifford Pier, the Merlion sitting in front of the
Post Office building and and Anderson Bridge. Click here for views of Singapore from the sea.
The Merlion
is the symbol of Singapore and is half-lion, half-fish.
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| Date: |
November 1986 |
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| Title: |
Raffles City |
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This view shows Raffles City from the Anderson Bridge. The Elizabeth Walk riverside area is
a popular walking area.
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| Date: |
November 1986 |
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| Title: |
Singapore River |
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This view shows the Cavenagh Bridge over the Singapore River. This is the main financial
area of the city.
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| Date: |
November 1986 |
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Cricket Club |
| Description: |
The Singapore Cricket Club has a central location in the old colonial heart of the city
and was built in 1852.
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| Date: |
November 1986 |
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| Title: |
Cricket Club |
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The Cricket Club has one of the most impressive backdrops in the world.
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| Date: |
November 1986 |
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Central Area |
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A green oasis in this city of high rise buildings showing the contrast between
the original colonial houses and the modern city.
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| Date: |
November 1986 |
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| Title: |
Supreme Court |
| Description: |
The Supreme Court was completed in 1939 and includes fine murals by the Italian
artist Cavaliere Nolli. The nearby City Hall was completed in 1929. The Japanese surrender during
World War II was formally completed on its steps.
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| Date: |
November 1986 |
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| Title: |
Orchard Road |
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The most famous street in Singapore is Orchard Road with its shopping malls and hotels.
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| Date: |
November 1986 |
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| Title: |
Orchard Road - Tangs Department Store |
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The impressive Tangs Department Store on Orchard Road.
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| Date: |
November 1986 |
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| Title: |
Orchard Road - Dynasty Hotel |
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The Dynasty Hotel rises from the stores on Orchard Road.
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| Date: |
December 1986 |
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| Title: |
Orchard Road - Christmas |
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The Christmas decorations cover all the buildings on Orchard Road and have a truly
international theme.
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| Date: |
November 1986 |
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| Title: |
Sri Mariamman Temple |
| Description: |
The Sri Mariamman Temple
sits in old Chinatown and was originally a wood shrine built
in 1827 making it the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore. This view shows the impressive
gateway.
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| Date: |
November 1986 |
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