This photograph shows a close-up view of a street food stall or "native cafe" along the banks of Boay Quay, south of the Singapore River. Operating under a tent, the space is crammed with diners, a drink stall and a food peddler squatting over his wares. These stalls were later...

This photograph shows a panoramic view of the Aden Harbour. It features ships at sea and boats moored along the shore as well as low-rise buildings along the waterfront and on a cliff next to the shore. Hill ridges are visible in the background. The photograph was probably taken in...

This photograph shows a panoramic view of the Colombo Harbour. It features ships and boats at sea and low-rise waterfront buildings. The mountain range is visible in the background. The photograph was probably taken in 1952. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.

This photograph shows a river and partial view of commercial buildings along the river in Kuala Lumpur. The river runs between two embankments and a vehicular traffic bridge at the top end connects the two sides of the river. There is heavy traffic on the vehicular bridge. On the right...

This photograph shows the front view of a Chinese cafe in Port Dickson. The signboard above the entrance shows "Loi Noi Sheh Restaurant & Cafe". It is a two-storey colonial bungalow-styled building with wide verandah shaded by striped awnings. A neat row of potted plants decorate the entrance, which is...

This photograph shows small vessels plying the edge of Singapore waters next to the city centre. Commercial buildings and a busy vehicle traffic are separated from the waters by a sea wall. A few sampans including one carrying three passengers can also be seen. This photograph was taken with a...

This photograph shows the external view of commercial buildings along a river bank in Kuala Lumpur. One of the buildings has a Mogul-inspired architecture with generous arched entrances and windows. A long line of cars are parked along the length of the river bank. On this side of the river...

This photographs shows a number of bumboats on the banks of the Singapore River. Waterfront buildings rise above the banks including one which is under construction, and street vendors' tents are seen perching above the banks. G H Cafe, a popular breakfast and lunch hangout at Battery Road, is also...

This photograph shows a panoramic view of the Collyer Quay waterfront. Sampans and boats ply the waters behind the seawall, while on ground, commercial buildings such as the Ocean Building and the Alkaff Arcade stand in front of busy roads. This photograph was taken with a Roflex in February 1953....

This photograph shows a wide view of the Padang and the old Chartered Bank building in Kuala Lumpur, taken probably from the Sultan Abdul Samad Building. It captures the road next to the Padang and the light traffic. The Victorian fountain is at the left edge of the Padang is...