Walk along Singapore River: Statues of Sir Stamford Raffles

Take a walk along the Singapore River, and there is a lot to be experienced. In this post, I shall focus on the two statues of Sir Stamford Raffles, founder of modern Singapore, that stand nearby the Singapore River.


Peer through the leaves of the trees, and you will see a dark, bronze statue of Sir Stamford Raffles. This statue was originally placed at the Padang. It now stands in front of the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall.

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The point where the statue stood is commonly referred to as the Raffles Landing Site. It is believed to be the spot where Sir Stamford Raffles first stepped ashore on the island of Singapore. The white polymarble statue is a replica of the one that now stands outside Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall.



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Sources:
http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/streetwise/unwind/iconic_replicas.html
http://itclub.vs.moe.edu.sg/cyberfair2003/landmarks/index.html

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For the convenience of readers, here are some sites that give information regarding Sir Stamford Raffles:

• http://www.nndb.com/people/709/000104397/
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Stamford_Raffles
• http://www.who2.com/thomasstamfordraffles.html

17 Aug 05: all I want is peace

May these images bring you some sense of peace within.






On my way to British Museum

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British Museum

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The Bloomsbury Square Garden

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Russell Square Gardens.

Enjoy River Thames

I dedicate this to Pinkie. Happy Birthday Pinkie.



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Could anyone please tell me what vessel this is?

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The Millennium Bridge

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This somehow reminds me of one of Monet's paintings

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London Eye

Photos taken at Tower of London

Read about my visit to the Tower of London:

• Tower of London, part one
• Tower of London, part two

Model of the Tower of London.
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Tower Green.

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Inside the Wakefield Tower. The throme is copied from the Coronation Chair in Westminster Abbey.

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The Waterloo Barracks, in which the Crown Jewels were housed.

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Traitors' Gate.

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Peer through the darkness and see that this tool was used to torture the prisoners.

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White Tower.

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The walk on 16 Aug 05

The Millennium Bridge.

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The Millennium Bridge and the St Paul's Cathedral.

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Sightings along the walk towards Tower Bridge.

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The River Thames, as seen from the Tower Bridge and the walkways along the river.

I dedicate this set of photographs to all who like to find peace within. Also for people going through the stressful times.

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Tower Bridge.

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Reaching Tower of London

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Tower of London

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The walk from St Paul's Cathedral to the Tower of London.