Singapore (nation)
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 454 Collections and/or Records:
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Sri Mariamman Temple, a Hindu temple, 1982
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30311E R/3
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Though Singapore is a secular state, freedom of worship is enshrined in the constitution. The main religions are Christianity, Hinduism and Islam. Places of worship for these religions are found throughout the island.
Dates:
1982
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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St Andrew's Cathedral, 1982
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30311E R/1
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Though Singapore is a secular state, freedom of worship is enshrined in the constitution. The main religions are Christianity, Hinduism and Islam. Places of worship for these religions are found throughout the island.
Dates:
1982
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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St Andrews Cathedral and Raffles Monument, 1900
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 1/25
Scope and Contents
271 x 207 mm. A view looking across the Padang with Raffles Monument in the left foreground and the Cathedral beyond. The Raffles Monument, an eight foot high bronze statue of the founder of Singapore sculpted by Thomas Woolner at a cost £2,000, was unveiled by the Governor of the Straits Settlements, Sir Frederick Weld on June 27 1887, Queen Victoria's Golden jubilee. It was moved to a site in front of the Victoria Memorial Hall in celebration of Singapores centenary in 1919 (see BAM...
Dates:
1900
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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St Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, 1936
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 1/108
Scope and Contents
150 x 90 mm. A view looking across the Padang towards St Andrew's Cathedral.
Dates:
1936
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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St Andrews Cathedral, Singapore, [circa 1967], 1967
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 18/154
Scope and Contents
138 x 90 mm. General view of St Andrews Cathedral (partially obscured by trees) from the Padang.
Dates:
1967
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Statue of Sir Stamford Raffles, 1919
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/ORCS.2.02
Scope and Contents
Bronze statue. Its base reads 'Sir Stamford Raffles, Founder of Singapore 1819.' Replica of statue of Raffles by Thomas Woolner unveiled in Singapore in 1887.
Dates:
1919
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Storekeeper in Singapore, 1960 - 1969
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30311A/8
Scope and Contents
205 x 156 mm. Interior view of a food shop, with the Chinese storekeeper weighing produce in the foreground.
Dates:
1960 - 1969
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Straits born Chinese arch, Prince of Wales visit to Singapore, 1922, 1922
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 1/68
Scope and Contents
141 x 83 mm. A view looking along the waterfront (? On Collyer Quay) towards the Chinese Arch of Welcome.
Dates:
1922
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Street scene [Singapore], 1900
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 1/27
Scope and Contents
273 x 213 mm. Showing Chinese and Malayan street hawkers gathered round a meat stall outside the tailoring establishment of Tong Cheong at the junction of Cross Street and South Bridge Road. Cross Street was also known as King Street by the Chinese and as Kampong Susu by the Malays.
Dates:
1900
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Students not academically inclined have a wide range of vocational and technical subjects to choose from, 1982
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30311E E/5
Scope and Contents
The caption continues 'Here some students are being trained in the applied arts'.
Dates:
1982
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Sultan Mosque, 1982
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30311E R/4
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Though Singapore is a secular state, freedom of worship is enshrined in the constitution. The main religions are Christianity, Hinduism and Islam. Places of worship for these religions are found throughout the island.
Dates:
1982
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Sumatra, Singapore, Penang [i.e. Pinang], 1880 - 1889
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 10
Scope and Contents
Album of photographs of various sizes with one loose one inserted. A note by the donor E. Walker states that the photographs, ‘were taken mostly by one of the brothers Logan of Penang, members of the legal profession and after one of whom Logan Road, Penang was named. The name is (or was) associated with the legal firm of Logan, Ross and Samuels, Penang.’ The plates have hand-written captions, which have been recorded as found. Nos 1-26 relate to Sumatra, 27-41 to Singapore and 42-63 to...
Dates:
1880 - 1889
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Sunset, Straits Settlements, Seletar, Singapore, 1936
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 1/111
Scope and Contents
150 x 90 mm. Showing a sunset, with buildings (possibly part of the naval station) silhouetted in the foreground.
Dates:
1936
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Supreme Court, Singapore, on the eve of Their Lordships on furlough, 1928-03-28
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 2/5
Scope and Contents
280 x 227 mm (mounted on card). Letterpress caption and identification. A group portrait showing the members and staff of the Supreme Court. The figures in the group are: W. PIYANAGE, Secretary to Puisne Judge; CHIN YONG LOCK, Chinese interpreter; G.V. ROWE, Indian intepreter; YEO TIANG SWEE, Senior Chinese interpreter; Henry Auguster FORRER (1886-1969), Malayan CivilService 1909-, Registrar; Sir George Campbell DEANE (1873-1948), Puisne Judge, Straits Settlements 1924-1929; Sir James...
Dates:
1928-03-28
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Swiss Rifling [sic for Rifle] Club, 1907
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 17/17
Scope and Contents
196 x 92 mm. View looking along the path towards the club buildings.
Dates:
1907
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Tamil funeral, 1936
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 1/144
Scope and Contents
78 x 54 mm. Showing a procession of Tamils walking along a road bearing a coffin.
Dates:
1936
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Tandjong Pager Road [i.e Tandjong Pagar ?], 1907
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 17/30
Scope and Contents
205 x 94 mm.
Dates:
1907
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Tandjong Pagur [i.e Tanjong Pagar ?], 1907
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 17/1
Scope and Contents
285 x 93 mm. Panoramic view of Tanjong Pagar Docks, Singapore.
Dates:
1907
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Tanglin Club, 1907
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 17/9
Scope and Contents
140 x 101 mm. View from the road of the Club, founded in 1868.
Dates:
1907
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Tanjong Pagar Docks, Singapore, 1890 - 1899
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 1/9
Scope and Contents
274 x 211 mm. A view looking down onto the Victoria Dock which contains an American-built barque and a steamer, with a large group of the workforce watching the photographer from the dockside. Established in 1863 to cope with increasing congestion in the New Harbour, by 1866 a 750 ft wharf had been built and two years later the graving dock, named after Queen Victoria, was opened. A second graving dock, the Albert Dock, followed in 1879. A period of recession was ended by the opening...
Dates:
1890 - 1899
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Tank Road Railway Station : Singapore, 1908-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 18/4177
Scope and Contents
[Train at the platform, which has plants in tubs beside the station buildings].
Dates:
1908-12
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Tapping rubber : Chain-Gamma system, 1908-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 18/4210
Scope and Contents
Half-plate. [System] invented by Mr C. Bolden Kloss, and considered to get best flow of latex. [Similar to 4209 but more to the left of it].
Dates:
1908-12
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Teutonia Club, 1907
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 17/10
Scope and Contents
267 x 187 mm. View of the Club buildings from the road. The original club was founded for the German community in Singapore in 1856; the extensive premises seen here were opened in 1900.
Dates:
1907
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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The approach to Government House, 1908-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 18/4218
Scope and Contents
Half-plate. Traveller tree (fan shaped palm).
Dates:
1908-12
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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The barber, 1910 - 1929
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 1/153
Scope and Contents
142 x 195 mm. Showing a Malay barber cutting the hair of an Indian customer.
Dates:
1910 - 1929
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).