Raffles landing site, singapore statue of sir stamford raffles. The 10 best hotels near statue of sir stamford raffles in. The 10 best hotels close to statue of sir stamford raffles. Raffles landing site, singapore statue of sir stamford. Stamford raffless career and contributions to singapore.
His name was no other than sir stamford rafflesfulltime national hero and parttime sociopath. Sir stamford raffles, in full sir thomas stamford raffles, born july 6, 1781, at sea, off port morant, jam. Farquhar, not raffles, the real hero of early modern singapore, says. Travelling on the indiana with a squadron that included the schooner enterprise, he anchored at st johns island at 4. Stamford raffles landed in singapore on 28 january 1819. Although raffles is celebrated for founding modern singapore, historical records show that he was also an asshole, a hypocrite, a pathological liar, a pimp, and a moron who was incapable of managing a gong cha outlet, let alone singapore. It is a seated white marble lifesized figure by the sculptor sir francis chantrey, 1832. The statue of sir stamford raffles by thomas woolner in singapore. The statue of raffles is erected at the site where on 28 january 1819, sir stamford raffles landed for his first visit to this country which is said to have lasted for about 10 days and during this period, he concluded the first treaty with the local rulers.
The site on the singapore mainland where raffles landed is today marked with the statue of raffles, which is located by the singapore river behind. See more ideas about stamford, singapore and culture of singapore. The editors of the book felt that stamford raffles was given too much. The people of singapore often describe raffles as the pioneer of singapore. Memoir of the life and public services of sir thomas stamford raffles. Discount hotels near sir stamford raffles statue, singapore. Chew, associate professor of history, national university of singapore. The 10 best hotels close to statue of sir stamford raffles in. In the north choir aisle of westminster abbey is a memorial statue to sir thomas stamford raffles, founder of singapore. Book online for instant confirmation and 247 live support. Get upto 25% instant discount on hotels near sir stamford raffles statue. The historical reputation of sir stamford raffles, the founder of singapore, owes. Back in singapore, the raffles statue still exists.
Ernest chew has graciously shared this essay, which first appeared in raffles town club, vol. Book your tickets online for statue of raffles, singapore. There could be no better case in point than the history of sir stam ford raffles, who iswe say it advisedlyto the average intelligent briton little more than a name. On 28 january 1819, sir stamford raffles landed at this site for his first visit, which lasted ten days. View all hotels near black statue of raffles on tripadvisor. Sir stamford raffles british colonial agent britannica. A tablet was placed at its plinth, recognising the important role that raffles had. The statue depicts raffles standing upright and dressed as a gentleman of the 19th century. View all attractions near black statue of raffles on tripadvisor. Thus intones the inscription to the statue of stamford raffles that stands in westminster abbey. Anglican a british colonial officer 6 july 1781 5 july 1826.
The rampage of jogjakarta was under the command of non other than sir stamford raffles. Statue of stamford raffles infopedia nlb eresources. Dec 23, 2018 stamford raffles memoirs, written by his second wife sophia, credited him for the founding of the island in 1819. Raffles statue sir stamford raffles landing site visit. This 20 ft high white statue of sir stamford raffles is a. Nile bowie the issue of colonial academic integrity should have formed only part of the display. Apr 26, 2019 a statue of hindu deity mahakala that raffles catalogued and depicted in his 1817 book the history of java. To many, sir stamford raffles is held in esteem as the founder of modern singapore who initiated the setting up of a trading port here for the british east india company, following his arrival in. A statue of hindu deity mahakala that raffles catalogued and depicted in his 1817 book the history of java. The office towers at raffles place on the south bank of the singapore river serve as a backdrop against sir stamford raffles statue located at raffles landing site on the rivers opposite bank.
Jan 01, 1991 the book wasnt what i was expecting, but that was really my own fault. In 1815 he left again for england after the island of java was returned to control of the netherlands following the napoleonic wars. Born july 6, 1781, sir thomas stamford raffles is best known for his career in the east india company, during which he played a central role in the british conquest and administration of java, founded singapore, devoted himself to ethnography and natural history, and published a seminal history of java. This statue stands in tribute to sir stamford raffles, the british statesman widely considered to be the founder of singapore. A pictorial gallery of bronze sculptures in singapore.
There was also another statue of sir stamford raffles, made of stone and white in colour, along the singapore river. An extremely rare book worth thousands is on display in singapore. Stamford raffles the singapore lgbt encyclopaedia wiki. The city state of singapore is the greatest achievement of stamford raffles, so i thought maybe the book will be about how all his experiences in indonesia and malaysia finally culminated in this. The book is currently on display at the national library building as part of an. Besides signing the treaty with sultan hussein shah of johor on 6 february 1819 that gave the british east india company the right to set up a trading post in singapore, raffles made several other contributions that helped establish singapore.
Previously published by penguin, this is a fully updated edition. The raffles landing site is the location where tradition holds that sir stamford raffles landed in on 28 january 1819. Sir thomas stamford raffles statue singapore exact. The statue of sang nila utama erected by the singapore. Sir thomas stamford raffles, frs 6 july 1781 5 july 1826 was a british statesman, lieutenantgovernor of british java 18111815 and governorgeneral of bencoolen 18171822, best known for his founding of modern singapore.
Remove raffles, colonial narrative new straits times. Stamford raffles memoirs, written by his second wife sophia, credited him for the founding of the island in 1819. See more ideas about stamford, singapore sights and singapore island. The sculpture depicts sir stamford raffles, founder of modern singapore. Thomas stamford raffles thomas stamford raffles stamford raffles stamford raffles is currently a redirect. Thai elephant, old parliament house 1864 the black elephant statue in front of the old parliament house was given to singapore in 1872 to commemorate the visit of singapore by the king of siam somdech phra paramindr maha. But there is very little about singapore on this book. He is often described as the father of singapore he was also an amateur writer and wrote a book entitled history of java 1817. Raffles statue sir stamford raffles landing site visit singapore. Statue of sir stamford raffles in singapore, based on the original by thomas woolner. Jan 01, 2019 to many, sir stamford raffles is held in esteem as the founder of modern singapore who initiated the setting up of a trading port here for the british east india company, following his arrival in. Sir thomas stamford bingley raffles, frs 5 july 1781 5 july 1826 was a british statesman. The statue of stamford raffles, sculpted by thomas woolner, is a popular icon of. I was hoping for a pure history of sir stamford raffles, but this is a travelogue, where the author follows in the footsteps of raffles by visiting the places in south east asia that were significant to him.
In their introduction to the book seven hundred years. Sir stamford raffles 1781 1826 was a british statesman, best known for his founding of the city of singapore. Who founded singapore before stamford raffles in history. In the footsteps of stamford raffles kindle edition.
During this period, with the help of major william farquhar, he concluded the first treaty with the local rulers temenggong abdul rahman and sultan hussein shah the site is denoted by a statue of sir stamford raffles and is located on the north bank of the singapore river. In 1819, he signed an agreement with the sultan of johor to establish a trading post in southern singapore. Nila utama, will share raffles landing site with sir stamford raffles in honour of singapore bicentennial. Sir stamford raffles statue singapore monument, statue. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete history of the subject. Yet if stamford raffles had not fought in the teeth of opposition, not only from foreign powers but from the home administration, lord salisbury might sleep quieter at. Nov 21, 2014 sir thomas stamford raffles, frs 6 july 1781 5 july 1826 was a british statesman, best known for his founding of the city of singapore now the citystate of the republic of singapore and. The history of modern singapore began in the early 19th century with the arrival of the british east indies and sir stamford raffles. The book is divided into chapters dedicated to each century, from the 14th to the.
At the publication of the book, he also stopped using the name thomas, preferring to use. The book wasnt what i was expecting, but that was really my own fault. While singapore had long existed in the centuries prior to the british arrival as a settlement under various names such as singapura and temasek it was the signing of the 1819 treaty that signalled the founding of modern singapore. But its his statues that grace westminster abbey and boat quay in. The plaque ar raffles statue reads sir thomas stamford raffles first landed in singapore on 29th january 1819, and with genius and perception changed the destiny of singapore from an obscure fishing village to a great seaport and modern metropolis. He has written and edited numerous books and articles on the history of indonesia, malaysia and singapore, including most recently the letters and books of sir stamford raffles and lady. This is the story of nigel barley going to places in modern southeast asia that raffles visited. Singapore was established because of stamford raffles, who oversaw the potential of singapore as the perfect location for a new port in the pacific. New exhibition seeks to revisit raffles other facets. Sir thomas stamford raffles, frs 6 july 1781 5 july 1826 was a british statesman, best known for his founding of the city of singapore now the. He also researched and wrote a book entitled history of java. History of singapore over 700 years shows city states ups.
John bastin is the leading authority on stamford raffles, and currently emeritus reader in the modern history of southeast asia at the university of london. In this intriguing book part history, part travelogue the author revisits the places that were important in the life of raffles and evaluates his legacy, both good and bad, in presentday singapore. Aug 07, 2016 john bastin is the leading authority on stamford raffles, and currently emeritus reader in the modern history of southeast asia at the university of london. The credit should go to william farquhar and not raffles nadia h wright, 2017, william farquhar. Raffles bicentennial anniversary ruffles singapore asia. Raffles and the golden opportunity by victoria glendinning books. He was heavily involved in the conquest of the indonesian island of java from dutch and french military forces during the napoleonic wars and contributed to the. Find hotels near statue of sir stamford raffles, singapore online. The statue is actually a copy of the original dark bronze statue, and was placed here in 1972, on the 150 th anniversary of singapores founding. Save up to 75% off hotels near monuments and landmarks in singapore.
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