Explore old Singapore through the eyes of late naturalist Ivan Polunin

Ms Olga Polunin, daughter of the late naturalist Ivan Polunin, with her father's work at Pullman Singapore Orchard on Aug 8, 2023. ST PHOTO: SHINTARO TAY
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SINGAPORE – Turn back the clock a few decades through some of the most evocative historical photos of Singapore shot by famed naturalist Ivan Polunin.

The late Britain-born medical doctor – who was also a university professor and avid documentarian – took more than 35,000 photos in his lifetime.

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