Asian historical architecture (http://www.orientalarchitecture.com)
A comprehensive survey of Asia's architectural heritage. You can view over 5700 photos of 404 sites in fifteen countries, with extensive background information and innovative 'virtual tours.' The Singapore content includes architectural images Singapore.
The History of Singapore (http://www.thinkquest.org/library/site%5Fsum.html?tname=10414&url=10414/hist-online.html)
This visually appealing web page contains a substantial amount of information on the history of Singapore.
Singapore History Museum (http://www.nhb.gov.sg/SHM)
The Singapore History Museum traces its history back to 1887 and the Raffles Library and Museum. It is best known for its collections pertaining to the archaeology, ethnology and natural history of Southeast Asia. Its web site contains information about its past and present exhibits as well as publications, events and children's discovery gallery.
Timeline: Singapore (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/country%5Fprofiles/1148137.stm text/html)
Run by the British Broadcasting Corporation, this web page provides an outline of the history of Singapore from 1819 until present. There are links to BBC news reports about Lee Kuan Yew and other stories of local interest.
Welcome to the National Heritage Board (http://www.nhb.gov.sg/WWW)
The National Heritage Board is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Singapore's cultural heritage. Formed in 1993, it incorporated the National Archives, the National Museum and the Oral History Department and now coordinates a variety of museums and historical sites in the republic. The site contains a link to the on-line Singapore Philatelic Museum.
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