This is a compilation of various mapping exercises. Looking at expunged streets: Mapping Kampung Gelam and Kampung Rochor districts Visit the page here: Kampung Gelam & Kampung Rochor – morphological changes. http://singapurastories.com/kampung-gelam-rochor-kallang/kampung-gelam-kampung-rochor/ Mapping Geylang Serai, Kg Eunos, and Kaki Bukit Pages: Note: these old webpages from 2012 were expunged for some reason, and will be restored. […]
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by Imran bin Tajudeen On 29 June 2019, The Straits Times published a wonderful way to present one aspect of the urban morphological history of Singapore – its linguistic dimension. Through the mapping of the language used on Singapore street names and colour coding them, we get a sense of their distribution. The graphic article […]
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What would we learn about Singapore’s architectural and urban history if we focused on just one group (or two closely related groups, if you like), the Makassarese and Bugis? First, who are the Makassarese and the Bugis? A detailed book-length discussion may be found in the book The Bugis by the late Christian Pelras (1996). But […]
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Singapura Stories is pleased to bring you Seminar Five on Dakota Crescent (originally planned for January 2015). SINGAPURA STORIES SEMINAR FIVE Understanding Dakota Crescent: Architectural and historical perspectives by Jonathan Poh Date: Tuesday 24 Nov, 2015 Time: 07:30 PM – 09:30 PM Venue: Level 5 – Imagination Room (next to Possibility Room), National Library Building Free […]
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Talk & Public Seminar / Forum: The transformation of Katong-Siglap This event, in Malay, will feature the history and communities of the Katong – Joo Chiat – Telok Kurau – Siglap neighbourhoods. It has two main segments: a talk by Dr Imran bin Tajudeen followed by a public forum by four panelists who are former residents […]
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SINGAPURA STORIES SEMINAR FOUR The stories behind two unique kampungs at Lorong Muallap and Lorong Teck Hock Date: Saturday Apr 11, 2015 Time: 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Venue: Level 5 – Imagination in National Library Building Free event. Registration is required via GoLibrary. Singapura Stories is proud to bring you the fourth Seminar, […]
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