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This photograph shows the original bronze statue of Sir Stamford Raffles sculptured in 1887, which is now standing in front of Victoria Theatre and Memorial Hall. A fountain can be seen in front of the bronze statue. Title devised by Library staff.
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Polymarble statue of Raffles : exterior
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Victoria Theatre and the clock tower : general view
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Victoria Memorial Hall clock tower
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Copper statue of Sir Stamford Raffles, [1950] : general view
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Stamford Raffles bronze statue : single
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Stamford Raffles bronze statue : front view
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Sir Stamford Raffles statue : close-up
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