Raffles

Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles.
He is one of my heros. He negociated the acquisition of the Island for the East India company in 1819. Then left Major William Farquhar, to build it. Unfortunately not to Raffle's specifications. Or so the story goes. Seems to depend on who's version of the events you read!


The famous Raffles Hotel. In the early 1980's we used to drink Singapore Slings in this garden. Back then there was a swimming pool in this quad and the hotel had very romantic atmosphere. So many famous people and events from the past haunted the place. No "Guests Only" signs then.

Then development happened. Over looked by high rises, and almost unrecognisable in layout.

But still some style remains.