Stamford Raffles bronze statue, 2003 : front view
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23 May 2003
Photographed By M. Ashif Padili
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This is a front view of a bronze statue of Sir Stamford Raffles, located at Victoria Memorial Hall. It is placed on a high, white pedestal with a matching crest and plaque. Title devised by Library staff.
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- All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2004.
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