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Saint Andrew's Cathedral at 11 St Andrew's Road, is an Anglican cathedral. Named after the Patron Saint of Scotland, it is the oldest Anglican House of worship in Singapore. It was designed by Lt-Col. Ronald Macpherson, with detailed work done by John Bennet and construction by Indian convict labourers. Donated by Lye Siew Fong, and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_114. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.
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- This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Lye Siew Fong.
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St. Andrew's Cathedral, 1919 : general view
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This 1919 photograph is mounted on a board, with handwritten words "St. Andrew's" on the front. It shows St Andrew's Cathedral, which is an Anglican Cathedral located at 11 St Andrew's Road. It is the oldest Anglican house of worship in Singapore and was gazetted as a national monument in...
St. Andrew's Cathedral, 1870s : general view
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This 1870s photograph shows a view of the St Andrew's Cathedral, near the Esplanade (present day Padang). There is a handwritten note, "Singapore Cathedral from Esplanade" on the front of the photograph. Named after the patron saint of Scotland, it is the oldest Anglican house of worship in Singapore and...
St. Andrew's Cathedral and Raffles Monument. 286, 1880s : general view
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This 1880s photograph from G.R. Lambert & Co. shows a view of the St. Andrew's Cathedral in the background, and the statue of Sir Stamford Raffles in the centre of the Esplanade. Sculpted by Thomas Woolner (a graduate of the Royal Academy), the Raffles' statue was unveiled installed on 27...
Boat trip to Sisters Island, 1953 : general view
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A group of men in a boat heading for Sisters Island. Sampan and Chinese junks (tongkangs) were commonly used for fishing and short range transportation. Dated 2/7/1953. Donated by Lye Siew Fong, and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_117...
Katong swimming pool, 1950s : general view
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Children having a frolicking good time at the old Katong swimming pool located in the east of Singapore. Some are seen with their swimming float. Katong's relaxed atmosphere is partly due to its proximity to the beach and sea. Donated by Lye Siew Fong, and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow...
Katong seafront, 1950s : general view
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Katong seafront in the east of Singapore. The area's relaxed atmosphere is partly due to its proximity to the beach and sea. Land reclamation resulted in the destruction of beaches in Katong. Donated by Lye Siew Fong, and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_124...
Katong swimming pool, 1950s : general view
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People walking along the raised platform at the old Katong swimming pool located in the east of Singapore. Katong's relaxed atmosphere is partly due to its proximity to the beach and sea. Donated by Lye Siew Fong, and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_118...
Saint Andrew's Cathedral : exterior
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Shown in this photograph is the main steeple of Saint Andrew's Cathedral. Title devised by Library staff....
Cathay Building, 1953 : night view
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The top of the Cathay Building was decorated with the words "Long May She Reign" to celebrate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on June 2, 1953. The building used to house the popular Cathay Cinema, luxury apartments, a restaurant and a hotel. Donated by Lye Siew Fong, and displayed...
