Where did the settlers live based on the Town Plan of Singapore (1822)?

The early settlers came from many different parts of the world.When they made their journey to early Singapore, they settled down in Singapore and found jobs. Hence, they contributed to Singapore's early growth.

The early settlers lived based on the Town Plan of Singapore (1822) drawn up by Raffles. The Town Plan focused on the downtown area, particularly around the Singapore River, and spanned from Telok Ayer to the Kallang River.

Activity 3

How were the early settlers' living conditions in early Singapore?

Let's study the sources below to find out more.

Complete this activity on a piece of writing paper. You may conduct further research on the internet or in the library. Remember to write your name and class before sharing your findings 📝 to your classmates and submitting to your Social Studies teacher. 👩🏻‍🏫


*these activities have been adapted from National Heritage Board