Statue of Sir Stamford Raffles, 1890s : general view



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01 Jan 1890

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This 1890s photograph shows the statue of Sir Stamford Raffles erected on the Esplanade (now Padang). The St. Andrews' Cathedral can be seen in the background. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated. Information contributed by Richard Hale.


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All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.

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