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Singapore Through The Ages

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.

Singapore Places



Raffles Place


The Waterfront


The Padang


Empress Place


The River


The Causeway


Orchard Road


The Railway

Singapore Money



Straits Settlements Coins




Malaya Coins




Malaya/British Borneo Coins




Singapore Coins




Straits Settlements Notes


Malaya Notes


Malaya and British Borneo Notes


Singapore Notes

Singapore Stamps



1940s Stamps




1950s Stamps




1960s Stamps


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