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Well, we all know that he played a pivotal role in the British setting up a trading settlement in Singapore.

But what we often do not think about is what happened to him after the Treaty of Friendship and Alliance in 1824?

Check out the following link to find out more.

hi all,

Here are the slides on the founding of Singapore.

Raffles is everywhere in Singapore!

How many institutions can we think of with Raffles in its name?

Raffles Hotel, Raffles Institution, Raffles Montessori, Raffles Place, Raffles Girls School, Raffles Town Club, Raffles Medical Centre.

Can you think of anything else named Raffles? What has Raffles become synonymous with?

Can you think of something beginning with Farquhar? Is there a Farquhar Street?

Why do you think this is so? Let's find out in Week 2!

hello all,

Here's a video about the founding of Singapore.