1) Dayaks, BorneoThis is a posed portrait of a group of Dayaks from Borneo. It was taken by John Thomson, the Scottish photographer who set up a studio in Singapore between 1863 and 1865. He possibly visited Borneo in 1864.St. Andrew's Church, attributed to John Thomson2) Town Hall and Court House from the EsplanadeThis view is taken from the Esplande or Padang. The newly completed Town Hall is seen on the left, while the Court House is visible on the right. Street hawkers and a horse-driven carriage can be seen along the Esplanade. This photograph has been attributed to John Thomson, the Scottish photographer who set up a studio in Singapore between 1863 and 18653) View of the town and harbour from Pearl's HillThis view is taken from Pearl's Hill. The built environment along South Bridge Road and Telok Ayer is visible in this photograph, along with a busy shipping scene in the background. This photograph has been attributed to John Thomson, the Scottish photographer who set up a studio in Singapore between 1863 and 1865.4) This is a view of St Andrew's Church taken from the Esplanade. The church was consecrated in 1862, and later became St Andrew's Cathedral in 1870. This photograph has been attributed to John Thomson, the Scottish photographer who set up a studio in Singapore between 1863 and 1865.5) Town Hall from the EsplanadeThis view is taken from the Esplande or Padang. The newly completed Town Hall is seen on the right, with a glimpse of the Dalhousie Obelisk on its left, both structures partially obscured by the trees. This photograph has been attributed to John Thomson, the Scottish photographer who set up a studio in Singapore between 1863 and 1865.6) The EsplanadeThis view is taken from the Esplanade or Padang. To the left of St. Andrew's Church are the bungalows designed by G. D. Coleman, occupied at that time by the Hotel de l'Europe and the Masonic Lodge. This photograph has been attributed to John Thomson, the Scottish photographer who set up a studio in Singapore between 1863 and 1865.7) Travellers' PalmThis photograph, taken in Singapore by the Scottish photographer John Thomson, depicts the Travellers' Palm, an iconic view that fascinated many travellers. Thomson's assistant can be seen posing at the foot of the palm.
