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Interview with Victor Savage, Co-author of Singapore Street Names: A Study of Toponymics
From Desker Road to Xilin Avenue, street signs around Singapore recall the lives of people whose stories are a part of the nation’s history.
A Quick History of the Singapore Speedway
The history of the Singapore Speedway was as fast and furious as the races it hosted.
炊烟袅袅 甘榜回忆
甘榜的纯朴生活反映了过去悠然自得的时代，那时的生活要简单得多。
My Childhood Memories: A Slice of Kampong Life
Kampong living reflects an idyllic bygone age, a time when life was much simpler.
Coffee in the Basement, Tea on the Second Floor: A Short History of John Little at Raffles Place
A look back at John Little’s 170-year history and the lasting mark the store has made on our island.
Neo Tiew: The Man Who Built Lim Chu Kang
The opening up of Lim Chu Kang owes much to the efforts of Neo Tiew, who helped clear the land and later became the headman of the area.
Which Was Singapore’s First Courthouse?
Singapore’s former Parliament building, known today as The Arts House, was used as a courthouse from 1828 to 1939. Prior to that, legal hearings were held in at least three other venues.
“Book City” in Two Streets: The Chinese Bookstore Scene in Postwar Singapore
Some Chinese bookstores in Singapore have managed to survive despite the challenges of the digital age and the decline in Chinese readers.
两条书街，两座书城：战后新加坡华文书店景观
From Sarong Island With Love: Singapore’s Original Tourist Isle
Before there was Sentosa, there was Sarong Island.
Johor at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair
The story of how Johor ended up at the Chicago World’s Fair is an unexpected twist in Malaya’s colonial past.
Union Stands Tall At 70
Chinese bookstore Union Book has seen many changes over the last seven decades.
Subterranean Singapore: A Deep Dive into Manmade Tunnels and Caverns Underground in the City State
Singapore has been burrowing underground since the 19th century, but it was only after Independence that serious efforts were made to use subterranean space.
This Was Once Singapore’s Largest Planned Housing Development: A History of Sennett Estate
Sennett Estate is a unique milestone in the history of housing development in Singapore, and its quiet streets have had its fair share of excitement over the years.
A History of The Padang
Kevin Tan looks at what makes the 4.3-hectare patch of green in front of the former City Hall building so special.
No Longer “Dirty, Unhygienic, Crowded and Messy”: The Story of Singapore’s Changing Wet Markets
Wet markets have existed in Singapore since 1825. Zoe Yeo looks at how these markets have changed over time.
Labouring to Deliver: A History of Kandang Kerbau Hospital
The old Kandang Kerbau Hospital was once known as the busiest maternity hospital in the world. Joanna Tan delivers the story behind a hallowed Singapore institution.
Living in Harmony: The History of Opera Estate
Asrina Tanuri traces the development of Opera Estate from its early beginnings as coconut and rubber plantations to a private residential estate.
Mother Island: Finding Singapore’s Past in Pulau Lingga
Singapore’s history is closely intertwined with that of Lingga’s. The kings that once reigned from its shores played a pivotal role in the fate of the Malay world, including the birth of modern Singapore, as Faris Joraimi reveals.
Looking Back at Queenstown Library’s 50 Years
Paddy Jonathan Ong traces the history of Singapore’s first branch library.
G.H. Cafe: A Dining Landmark on Battery Road
This cafe once loomed large in Singapore’s dining and social scene. Vandana Aggarwal traces its rise and disappearance.
Keong Saik Road: The Other Side of the Red-Light District
Charmaine Leung says there is more to the place than its reputation suggests.
Give Me Shelter: The Five-footway Story
The five-footway – the equivalent to the modern-day pavement or sidewalk – was a hotly contested space in colonial Singapore. Fiona Lim relives its colourful history.
Dieppe Barracks: “Our Little Kingdom” in Sembawang
Military camps and training areas comprise a significant portion of Singapore’s land use. What can a single camp tell us about Singapore’s geopolitical history? A lot, as it turns out, says Chua Jun Yan.
Oriental Emporium: The End of an Era
The Emporium chain of department stores entered the scene when the retail market in Singapore was still in its infancy. Kam Kit Geok takes a closer look at a much-loved shopping icon.
The Story of Two Shipyards: Keppel & Sembawang
Keppel and Sembawang shipyards are major players in Singapore’s maritime and shipping industry. Wee Beng Geok traces the colonial origins of these two companies.
Building History: From Stamford Road to Canning Rise
Abigail Huang tracks the movement of the National Archives of Singapore, from its early days in the Raffles Museum and Library on Stamford Road to an old school building at the foot of Fort Canning.
