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This 1880s photograph from G.R. Lambert & Co. shows a view of the Esplanade (present day Padang), with the Singapore Cricket Club in the foreground on the left. The Esplanade was a popular recreational area for cricket, rugby and evening strolls. In the background, Hotel de L'Europe and the spire of St Andrew's Cathedral can be seen. Date of creation estimated.
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- All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.
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