Crowded Singapore River
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This is a picture of a crowded Singapore River taken in early to mid 20th century– a sight that we no longer get to see.
The Singapore River could be said to be the birthplace of our country. Why do I say that? It is because this is the place where our colonial masters set their first footsteps upon. When Raffles arrived on the north-eastern bank of the Singapore River in 1819, the river was a rural area with myrtle all around. Worse still, skulls were found littered on riverbanks together with unwanted cargoes dumped by pirates.
This historically rich and significant place has gone through a metamorphosis from a dumping ground for skulls to a bustling river overcrowded with bum boats to a scenic river now used for cruises.
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Posted by: Chris
Posted on: August 20th, 2007
I like this authentic Singapore River photos..
Posted by: leeyeoju
Posted on: August 21st, 2007
This blog tells old singapore river very well!!! it's very good and it will be useful as we introduct our singapore river
Posted by: yihua
Posted on: August 21st, 2007
now, the singapore river is much more cleaner. Last time, the singapore river is full of rubbishes n some people still go n do their business in the river! But, nobody dares to litter singapore river now! so happy! :)
Posted by: vAnEsSa fAyE
Posted on: August 22nd, 2007
After i read this text,i will realise the singapore river is so dirty and littered with skulls.It makes me feel disgusting and i feel sad for the people who were in the past.Now our singapore river is more cleaner and nobody dares to throw those skulls and litters.Now there are no more pirates,we will have a kind of safty feeling.I wanted to say the photo you choose was very nice!^^
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