Learn the history of Tanjong Pagar Railway Station when it opens to public on Deepavali

SINGAPORE — Did you know that the upper floors of Tanjong Pagar Railway Station (TPRS) used to house a 34-room hotel?

Heritage blogger Jerome Lim will be have a sharing session on the historical significance of the site when TPRS opens its doors to the public from 9am to 6pm on Deepavali (Oct 29).

Among the activities planned on the day is an exhibition, a photography workshop and a kaleidoscope-making workshop for children.

The popular all-day Artisan Market will also make a return with a selection of handmade crafts and delectable food and beverage items on sale. There will also be food trucks and a Farmers’ Market with local produce, organic products and artisanal food items, organised by Central Singapore Community Development Council.

Gazetted as a national monument in 2011, the train platforms were designed to accommodate the longest mail trains at the time when the station was built; and the walls of the station are decorated with murals designed by William Rowe (of Doulton & Company), which depict the economic activities that were prominent at the time, such as tin mining and rubber tapping.

Capacity for the activities and workshops is limited and registration is recommended. Members of the public can visit https://www.facebook.com/SingaporeLandAuthority for more details.