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Shown in this photograph is the statue of Sir Stamford Raffles, beside a travellers' palm. Tourists mill round a snake charmer, who has a golden coloured snake draped round his neck. In the background is the Singapore River, retail outlets along Clarke Quay and part of the Singtel Building. Title devised by Library staff.
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Raffles landing site at Singapore River
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Statue of Raffles : general view
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Polymarble statue of Raffles : exterior
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Stamford Raffles statue at Singapore River
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Statue of Sir Stamford Raffles : general view
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Statue and fountain : general view
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Statue of Raffles, 1887 : general view
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Victoria Memorial Hall : panoramic view
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Copper statue of Sir Stamford Raffles, [1950] : general view
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