About
Most of the old factories are long gone and many workers have retired. Combining history, memory and heritage, Theatres of Memory: Industrial Heritage of 20th Century Singapore takes a stroll through Singapore’s industrial past. From Jurong to Redhill and Kallang, the book uncovers the many hands that enabled the island’s transformation from a colonial entrepôt to an industrial nation. Along the way, we will meet the pioneers of industry—government officials and production workers, men and women, Singaporeans and foreigners. We will hear laughter on the assembly line, descend into the quiet dark of the night shift, and relive the products once made in Singapore, from Rollei cameras and Acma refrigerators to carbonated soft drinks and Bata shoes.
Lead Author:
Loh Kah Seng
Contributors:
Loh Kah Seng
Alex Tan Tiong Hee
Koh Keng We
Tan Teng Phee
Juria Toramae
Collaborators:
Designer:
June Lin
Printer:
Ho Printing
Available at:
Ethos Books
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