Tag Archives: Haw Par Villa

A Military History of Singapore’s Pillboxes

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Remember Singapore

A pillbox is a small concrete fort that is built partially underground. Forming the first line of defence, pillboxes were normally located near the coastline, providing protection to soldiers who aim and fire at the enemy ships and troops attempting … Continue reading →

Posted in Historic | Tagged 1st Malaya Brigade, Ayer Mata Ikam, Battle of Pasir Panjang, Bedok, Bedok Corner, Bedok Rest House, Berlayer Point, Changi, East Coast Reclamation, Gillman Barracks, Haw Par Villa, Japanese Occupation, Kampong Terbakar, Kee Sun Avenue, Kew Drive, Kranji, Labrador Park, Malay Regiment, Palau Sajahat, Palawan Beach, Pasir Panjang, Pasir Panjang Ridge, Pillbox, Pulau Belakang Mati, Pulau Tekong, Punggol, Royal Artillery, Second World War, Sembawang, Sentosa, Siloso Beach, Sime Road, Singapore 1950s, Singapore 1960s, Webb Gillman | 7 Comments

Singapore’s Most Enduring Ghost Stories

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Remember Singapore

The smoke from the burning of incense, the noise of the busy getai and wayang, and the offerings by the roadsides tell us that the annual Hungry Ghost Festival is here. According to the Chinese beliefs, the first day of … Continue reading →

Posted in Paranormal | Tagged Banana Spirit, Black Magic, East Coast Yellow Tower, Gong Tau, Haunted Stories, Haw Par Villa, Mount Pleasant Road, National Museum of Singapore, orang minyak, Pontianak, Pulau Tekong, Toyol | 47 Comments

Grand Mansions, Bungalows and Villas of the Past

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Remember Singapore

The grand mansions and villas of yesteryear might not match the likes of the modern houses owned by the rich and famous today at Nassim Road, Ridley Park, Bukit Timah or Sentosa Cove, but they certainly had their charms in … Continue reading →