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This is a photograph of a young man posing at Queen Elizabeth Walk. The promenade was a favourite place for an evening stroll and a popular spot for photo taking. People like the place as they can catch the sea breeze and admire the ships in the harbour. Photograph donated by Poon Lee Eng and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_518. Title devised by Library staff.
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- This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Poon Lee Eng.
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