Stamford Raffles statue at Singapore River, 2003 : front view
Photograph
23 May 2003
Photographed By M. Ashif Padili
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This is a front view of a statue of Sir Stamford Raffles, located at Singapore River, against a backdrop of skyscrapers. Title devised by Library staff.
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- All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2004.
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