Many Singaporeans have fond memories of listening to their parents, grandparents, or other relatives recount stories from their eventful past. These personal anecdotes offer a window into a not-so-distant era. We learned about Singapore’s history in school through Social Studies, which provided background knowledge of our nation’s journey. However, for many of us, learning more of our heritage and understanding the importance of preserving our collective stories often takes a backseat as we focus on building our careers and families.

What was Singapore like before the arrival of Sir Stamford Raffles? Who were the early immigrants, and what motivated them to settle here? How was life then? Who are Pickering, Crawford, Alkaff, and Eu Tong Sen, after whom roads are named? These are just a few questions that make our history so fascinating. If you like to know about these and more, here are information that can help you.

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