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This photograph shows the side view of the Merlion, a half beast, half fish mythical icon, spraying water into the sea. Title devised by Library staff.
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Merlion, Thumboo's poem : general view
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Shown in this photograph is a display board showcasing Edwin Thumboo's poem, Ulysses by the Merlion, 1977. Behind the display board is the Merlion, a half-beast half-fish mythical icon, with tall buildings in the background. Title devised by Library staff....
Merlion : general view
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A 2004 view of the Merlion, Singapore's national icon, a mythical beast with a lion's head and a fish-like body, spouting water from its mouth. It sits on a raised platform on the river bank against a backdrop of skyscrapers. Title devised by Library staff....
Merlion spouting water
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A view of the Merlion, Singapore's national icon, spouting a long stream of water into the Singapore River....
Merlion : side view
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Close-up of the Merlion, a national icon of Singapore. It stands at 8.6m high and is made of white concrete. Water spouts from its mouth....
The Merlion, 1973 : side view
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Shown in the picture at the Merlion Park near Clifford Pier is the Merlion which weighs 70 tonnes and is 8.6m high. The part-fish, part-lion icon was situated at the mouth of the Singapore River as a tourism symbol. Photograph donated by Monita Lee, at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. Title...
