Monthly Archives: October 2014

Singapore’s Iconic Fountains of Dreams

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Remember Singapore

Fountains were originally used to provide drinking water for the public, especially in the early Western civilisations. The ancient Romans were among the first to use fountains as decorative ornaments for their cities. During the 7th century, the Arabs built … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Forgotten Keppel Hill Reservoir

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Remember Singapore

Keppel Hill, off Telok Blangah Road, has become a new place of exploration in Singapore ever since the newspapers published the rediscovery of an abandoned reservoir by the National Heritage Board. The forgotten reservoir, reported to be dated as early … Continue reading →

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Taxi! Taxi! The Evolution of Singapore’s Taxi-Cabs

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Remember Singapore

It was the end of road for the Toyota Crown taxis in Singapore, when its last batch officially walked into history in September 2014. Debuted since 1982, the Toyota Crown taxis were once one of the most common taxi-cabs on … Continue reading →

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