This photograph, taken between 1900 and 1906, shows a view of the Cricket Club on the Esplanade (present day Padang). The Singapore Cricket Club was established in 1852 due to the popularity of the game among the European community. A cricket game is seen taking place on the Esplanade. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.

Credit Line

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

Subjects

• Commercial buildings--Singapore--Photographs
• Clubs--Singapore--Photographs