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From Nee Soon Village to Springleaf Park

Posted on June 9, 2019 by Remember Singapore

Taking a stroll at the quiet tranquil Springleaf Park today, it is difficult to imagine that 30 years ago, this place was a bustling centre of activities. The well-known Nee Soon Village had once existed here, along Sungei Seletar, at … Continue reading →

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A Different Sanctuary at Mount Vernon

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Remember Singapore

With the closure of Mount Vernon Columbarium in end-September 2018, a different type of sanctuary may appear in five years’ time when the new Bidadari housing estate is completed. It was back in 2013 when the government announced the development … Continue reading →