The Final Stretch...

23. Paintings of the 19th Century Landscape

These are paintings of the landscape of Singapore in the 19^th century. Houses were built beside the river and there were a lot of activities by and on the river. Boats of merchants from other countries came over to trade. Singapore today has advanced with times, ships and boats no longer anchorage along the river.

24. First Christian Cemetry

Singapore’s first Christian cemetery was built in 1822 and closed in 1865. The works of the cemetery was oversaw by our first government architect, George Coleman, who was also buried in the fort canning burial ground in 1844. Dr Jose D’Almeida was also buried there, he was one of the first few European settlers in Singapore and later became one of Singapore’s lea

ding merchants. The cemetery was shared between the Roman Catholics and the Protestant Christians. Memorial stones are also bricked into the boundary walls. Captain Charles Edward Faber, a Superintending Engineer, designed the two gothic gates and walls

25. Memorial to James Brook Napier

The largest memorial in the cemetery was dedicated to James Brooke Napier, son of William Napier and Maria Frances Napier. William Napier was Singapore’s First law agent in 1833 and Maria Frances Napier was the widow of George Coleman

26. Cupolas

Cupolas are the 2 dome-shaped shelters designed by George Coleman. They were probably made as resting places.

27. Spice Garden

The spice garden is a small replica of the original garden that Raffles established. A large variety of spices were grown in the experimental garden as spices were a very valuable commodity which the colonial powers were fighting to take control of.

28. Stamford Green - 19th Century Gateway to Fort Canning

This is the eastern gateway to fort canning park. The old Malay wall of pre-Islamic inscriptions used to be situated near the gateway. The old Malay wall was probably blown up.