
Welcome to Chronicles of Old Singapore. I’m Dr Loh KS, a people’s historian. I’m interested in the history of Singapore and the lives of its people. In Chronicles of Old Singapore, I speak to people about their memories of Singapore before it became a global city today. We discuss three topics: 1. People and places. 2. Change and continuity. 3. The importance of heritage. Caveat: this is a podcast... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 195 | Founded | a year ago |
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Welcome to Chronicles of Old Singapore. Raymond Tan talks about working as a lab technician at Methodist Girls School for many years, the interesting places in the area around Mt. Sophia (today’s Dhoby Ghaut), and why he finally resigned. He also rec... more
Welcome to Chronicles of Old Singapore. Leng Ng Tai recounts his childhood in the staff quarters of the Singapore Harbour Board where his father worked as a fitter. He dropped out of secondary school to join the engineering apprenticeship scheme at t... more
Welcome to Chronicles of Old Singapore. Kan Seng Chut joined the Singapore Harbour Board’s apprentice programme in 1962 as locals began to replace the expatriate engineers. He talks about his determination to become the chief engineer of a ship and t... more
Welcome to Chronicles of Old Singapore. Social historian Stephen Dobbs takes us back to the old Singapore River prior to the cleanup. He traces the social history of the river which was his PhD study in the early 1990s – the endemic pollution which s... more
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The content features compelling discussions centered around the rich history and heritage of Singapore, emphasizing personal memories and stories of individuals connected to the country's past. Topics typically include cultural identity, the evolution of various communities, and significant historical events that shaped modern Singapore. Noteworthy themes include the experiences of immigrant communities, the preservation of heritage in the face of modernization, and the intricate relationships among different ethnic groups. The unique blend of personal anecdotes with historical analysis offers listeners a multifaceted view of Singapore's journey from its early days to its present-day identity, making it both informative and engaging for tho... more
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1. Kan Seng Chut
2. Stephen Dobbs
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5. John Solomon
6. Anthony Woo
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