Historical waters

The Singapore River along Boat Quay, a hub of commercial and financial activity, on Aug 22, 1974. The Singapore River and Kallang Basin were given new life when they underwent a large-scale cleanup from 1977 to 1987, eventually transforming into the river that we know today.

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• Your contribution could be featured in the National Museum of Singapore's exhibition, Home, Truly: Growing Up With Singapore, 1950s To The Present, presented in collaboration with The Straits Times. The exhibition will be held at the National Museum's Stamford Gallery from August 2020 to February 2021.

• Home, Truly will explore moments and experiences in Singapore's history that express the identity and collective memory of Singaporeans. Featuring archival photographs, artefacts and digital interactives, the exhibition aims to encourage reflection and conversation on what it means to be Singaporean. The Straits Times' collaboration with the National Museum of Singapore in Home, Truly is part of its 175th anniversary contribution to the community. Home, Truly is also supported by Photonico and Singapore Press Holdings.

• Share your stories and photos with us on Photonico: hometruly.photonico.asia Submissions close on March 1. Selected responses stand to win prizes such as a Shangri-La staycation, photography masterclasses by The Straits Times and behind-the-scenes experiences in the ST newsroom.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on January 20, 2020, with the headline Historical waters. Subscribe