Clarke Quay was named after Sir Andrew Clarke, Singapore's second Governor and Governor of the Straits Settlements from 1873 to 1875, who played a key role in positioning Singapore as …

Nov 11, 2011 · Did you know that Clarke Quay played a major role in Singapore’s history? Clarke Quay is where Sir Raffles disembarked when he first reached Singapore… on Feb 6th 1819!

Aug 28, 2022 · Initially, the Clarke Quay was called Clarks Quay, and in 1830, a British merchant named Thomas Clark bought over 4 acres of land on the south bank of the Singapore River …

The history of Clarke Quay is tied to that of the Singapore River, once a major transshipment zone and a conduit for trade. There were many godowns, commercial houses, shophouses and …

Nestled along the banks of the Singapore River, Clarke Quay stands as a testament to the rich history and strategic vision that shaped Singapore’s development as a vital trading hub.

Clarke Quay is a reminder of the boatmen who toiled day and night to make Singapore the centre of entrepot trade in South-east Asia and also of the enterprising merchants who made this …

Named after Sir Andrew Clarke, Singapore's second Governor, Clarke Quay has witnessed the city-state's evolution from a colonial trade center to a thriving cosmopolitan city. Originally a …