Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles Statue - Singapore - Exact Replicas on Waymarking.com

Sir Stamford Raffles (1781 –1826) was a British statesman, best known for his founding of the city of Singapore. He is often described as the "Father of Singapore" He was also an amateur writer and wrote a book entitled History of Java (1817). (visit link)

The original bronze statue of Sir Stamford Raffles was sculpted by English sculptor Thomas Woolner. The statue showing Raffles in a meditative pose with his arms folded was officially unveiled by the Governor of the Straits Settlements, Sir Frederick Weld on 27 June 1887 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Queen Victoria's reign. (visit link)

The polymarble replica erected in 1972 was made from plaster casts from the original 1887 figure. It stands on the Singapore River promenade at the end of Old Parliament Lane. It marks Sir Stamford Raffles’ landing site along the Singapore River. This site offers visitors a panoramic view of Boat Quay and the Raffles Place skyline. (visit link)

The Plaque at the landing site reads:
On this historic site, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles first landed in Singapore on 28th January 1819, and with genius and perception changed the destiny of Singapore from an obscure fishing village to a great seaport and modern metropolis.

Where is original located?: In front of the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall at Empress Place, Singapore Where is this replica located?: At the Singapore River promenade, North Boat Quay, Singapore Who created the original?: English sculptor Thomas Woolner Internet Link about Original: http://thelongnwindingroad.wordpress.com/tag/sir-stamford-raffles/ Year Original was Created (approx. ok): 1887

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