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Redhill, 1974 : general view
Streets and Places · Nature and Environment · TransportationThis is a photograph of a view of a stretch of a tree-lined road in Redhill. Taxis and buses are seen plying the two-way road with two lanes. People are seen walking along the tree-lined road. Photograph donated by Ho Seng Huat and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_413.... -
Posing at Chinese Garden, 1970s : two people
Arts · Geography and Travels · Sports and Recreation · Streets and PlacesThis is a photograph of a woman and a child at the Chinese Garden. Built in 1975, the Chinese Garden is modelled along the northern Chinese imperial style of architecture and landscaping. Photograph donated by Tan Geok Neo and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_245. Title devised by Library... -
Feature wall : close up [3]
Arts · Wong, LilyThis photograph shows part of the feature wall, with carvings of storks, frogs, cranes, flowers and palms. It is located at a koi pond, in the Singapore Botanic Gardens and is part of the water feature designed by Eng Siak Loy. Title devised by Library staff. -
Girl, near water feature : general view
Arts · Sports and Recreation · Wong, LilyThis photograph shows a little girl looking at a pigeon perched on the edge of a feature wall. The wall sits in a koi pond, in the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Title devised by Library staff. -
Pulau Hantu Besar coast : general view
Nature and Environment · Geography and Travels · Streets and Places · Sports and Recreation · M. Ashif PadiliThis is a view of the coast of Pulau Hantu Besar coast, with its wide expanse of wet sand, and trees further inland. Resting shelters are a distance away in the background for the few people visiting the island. Title devised by Library staff. -
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, 2003 : general view
Streets and Places · Sports and Recreation · M. Ashif PadiliThis is a 2003 photograph of Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, which was established in 1883. With an area of 163 hectares, it is one of the largest tracts of primary rainforest left in Singapore and is known for its biodiversity. This is a view of one of the several trails... -
Pathway to good health : top view [1]
Streets and Places · Arts · Sports and Recreation · Tay, LionelThis is a picture of a pathway paved with rounded stones that is largely used by residents as a foot reflexology surface. It is a common belief that by walking barefooted on these stones, blood circulation can be improved. Title devised by Library staff. -
Mohamed Sultan Road, 2004 : general view
Streets and Places · M. Ashif PadiliThis is a 2004 photograph showing a view of Mohamed Sultan Road during the day. Two- and three-storey colourful shophouses can be seen on one side of the street. Title devised by Library staff. -
Victoria Street : general view [3]
Streets and Places · Transportation · Pang, GeraldThis photograph was taken from across the street, at the Victoria Wholesale Market. A red HiPPOtours bus and a blue Comfort taxi are among the vehicles on the road. Title devised by Library staff. -
Lights up : side view
Arts · Pang, GeraldThis photograph captures a row of street lamps, at an angle along the Esplanade Drive. Title devised by Library staff. -
Bedok Reservoir : general view
Streets and Places · Tan, BonnyA general view of the reservoir showing the HDB apartment blocks behind the trees which line the bank. Title devised by Library staff. -
Bedok Reservoir [1]
Streets and Places · Tan, BonnyA panoramic view of the reservoir from the bank shows a peaceful scene with water and trees forming a park for enjoyment. Title devised by Library staff. -
MacRitchie Reservoir pavilion, 2003 : general view
Streets and Places · Sports and Recreation · Tan, BonnyThis is a general view of MacRitchie Reservoir with its greenery, and a small pitched-roof pavilion and raised walkway. Title devised by Library staff. -
Children posing for a photograph at Elizabeth Walk, 1965 : two people
Geography and Travels · Sports and Recreation · Streets and PlacesThis 1965 photograph shows two young children posing for a photograph at Elizabeth Walk. Behind them is a banner that reads 'Singapore Welcomes You', while around them people are walking about. Elizabeth Walk was opened in 1953 and later renamed Queen Elizabeth Walk. Photograph donated by Khoo Twon Yong and... -
Feature wall : general view [2]
Arts · Sports and Recreation · Wong, LilyThis photograph shows the curved feature wall of a koi pond, in the Singapore Botanic Gardens. It is part of the water feature designed by Eng Siak Loy. Title devised by Library staff. -
Water feature, National Musuem of Singapore : general view
Arts · Streets and Places · Tay, LionelThis photograph shows a water feature near a restaurant, within the compound of the National Museum of Singapore. Title devised by Library staff. -
Feature wall : general view [1]
Arts · Sports and Recreation · Wong, LilyThis photograph shows a father and child looking at a pond, near a feature wall. The feature wall stands in a koi pond, in the Singapore Botanic Gardens and is designed by Eng Siak Loy. Title devised by Library staff. -
Feature wall : close-up [2]
Arts · Mok, JoanneThis photograph captures the decorative flower carvings on the feature wall in a koi pond in the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Title devised by Library staff. -
Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, Malaya : general view
Streets and Places · Herdman, C. A., Mrs. · Edwin A. Brown CollectionThis is a photograph from E. A. Brown's collection. Dated 19th April 1939, it shows a showing a road along the coast near Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff. Information contributed by Richard Hale. -
Singapore River and buildings : aerial view
Streets and Places · Arts · Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988 · Kouo Shang-Wei Collection 郭尚慰珍藏 {44860}This blue tinted slide is an aerial view of the Singapore River and surrounding buildings, with new highrise seen towering over old shophouses. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff. -
Bandstand : general view [1]
Arts · Sports and Recreation · Streets and Places · Wong, LilyShown in this photograph is one of the original structures built in the Singapore Botanic Gardens for concerts. The trees in the background are a yellow-leafed variety of the Monkeypod or rain tree. Title devised by Library staff. -
Singapore Botanic Gardens, walkway : general view
Sports and Recreation · Arts · Mok, JoanneThis photograph shows the walkway leading to the food court and information counter in the Singapore Botanic Gardens. It is framed with pink bougainvillea. Title devised by Library staff. -
Victoria Street : general view [2]
Streets and Places · Transportation · Pang, GeraldThis photograph was taken from across the street, at the Victoria Street Wholesale Market. It captures the street full with vehicles including a red HiPPOtours bus. Title devised by Library staff. -
Pathway to good health : top view [2]
Streets and Places · Arts · Sports and Recreation · Tay, LionelThis is a picture of a pathway paved with rounded stones that is largely used by residents as a foot reflexology surface. It is a common belief that by walking barefooted on these stones, blood circulation can be improved. Title devised by Library staff.