Changing Landscapes

History

From the National Archives, this is a compilation of moments signifying changes in Singapore’s landscape.

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Receptacles for Play (Ep1)

Oon Jin Teik, a former national swimmer, talks about how receptacles for play were opened up for public use.

The Singapore River Clean-up (Ep2)

Lee Ek Tieng, the Head of Singapore’s Civil Service, talks about the Singapore River clean-up.

Night Soil Bucket System (Ep3)

Chen Hung describes how the different sewage disposal systems changed from the night soil bucket system.

Flyovers and Overhead Bridges (Ep4)

Choo Thiam Siew explains how team managed to plant climbers on overhead bridges, without obstructing railings.

From Kampung to HDB Flat (Ep5)

Soh Sin Yan compares what it was like living in the kampung to the Housing and Development Board flat.

Trams, Bullock Carts, and Rickshaws (Ep6)

Choor Singh, a former judge, describes the different means of transportation available during the 1900s.

Raffles Place as the Centre of Singapore (Ep7)

Dr George Yuille Caldwell talks about how Raffles Place has changed from being the centre of Singapore.

Playgrounds of the Past (Ep8)

Khor Ean Ghee designed many playgrounds at HDB’s estates. He shares how playgrounds have changed over years.

The Evolution of Technology (Ep9)

Prof. Lim shares about his time at the PWD, where he observed a shift from typewriters to word processors.

Open-Air Cinemas (Ep10)

Lee Geok Boi shares about how open-air cinemas were popular among young people during the late 1950s.