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1. The economy of
Singapore suffered a huge setback after the war and lots of
people experienced financial problems.
2. The Tan Kim Seng fountain was built in memory
of Tan Kim Seng who contributed to Singapore's waterworks.
3. Gambier is one of the products that were
being traded in Singapore in the heydays of Singapore River.
4. Victoria Memorial Hall is one of the buildings
along the Singapore River that existed since the colonial days
of Singapore under the British.
5. The Merlion was transferred to its original
place at the mouth of Singapore River in the year of 2002.
6. During the Japanese Occupation, the Japanese celebrated their
special occasions with the people in Singapore by holding a
parade.
7. Although the Parliament moved, they still
can be found along the Singapore River.
8. Pepper was a popular spice being traded
in Singapore.
9. Plantations along Singapore River removed
as they made way for godowns and shophouses.
10. Boat Quay is one of the Quays found along
Singapore River.
11. Sir Stamford Raffles, the founder of Singapore,
transformed her into a very popular and busy port in South East
Asia.
12. The area around Clarke Quay is known as dining and recreational
areas for the locals as well as the foreigners.
13. Singapore River is divided into three Quays, Robertson
Quay, Clarke Quay and Boat Quay.
14. Before 1819, areas around Singapore River were surrounded
with mangroves swamps.
15. Twakow is a type of lighter craft used
along the River that Chinese merchants used to travel.
16. In the past, along the River, one can find godowns
along the river as goods were stored there by the merchants.
17. Through different land reclamation projects,
the shapes of Singapore River had changed over the years.
18. After the Japanese Occupation, squatters
can be found along the river.
19. During the early days of Singapore's fight for independence,
political parties used to hold their rallies at Fullerton
Square.
20. Presentment Bridge was the first bridge
built across Singapore River.
