Fort Canning war bunker entrance : general view



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12 Dec 2003

Photographed By NIL:M. Ashif Padili

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This is a front view of a bunker located in Fort Canning Hill. At the entrance of the bunker is a life-size statue of a British soldier, holding a rifle in hand and standing guard. Title devised by Library staff.


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All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2004.

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