Welcome to Singapore Through The Ages. This web site will show how various locations in Singapore have evolved over the years, using historic photographs to illustrate gradual (or sometimes dramatic) changes.
Most of the material on this site has been scavenged from a variety of internet resources. In many cases these are well-known postcard views, and I doubt if the publishers are still around to worry about copyright. However, if you see any images that you own, let me know and I'll remove them.
The site will evolve over time. I have a lot of material, and I will begin with well-known locations like Raffles Place, but more locations will be added as time permits. Click on one of the links below to select a location.
Raffles Place |
The Waterfront |
The Padang |
Empress Place |
The River |
The Causeway |
Orchard Road |
The Railway |
Straits Settlements Coins |
Malaya Coins |
Malaya/British Borneo Coins |
Singapore Coins |
Straits Settlements Notes |
Malaya Notes |
Malaya and British Borneo Notes |
Singapore Notes |
![]() 1940s Stamps |
![]() 1950s Stamps |
![]() 1960s Stamps |
Contact me at TimLight99@hotmail.com