As History emerges, and new discoveries are told, we begin to search deeper for the truth we were once denied. To some, it may be now fashionable to speak unfavourably of Sir Stamford Raffles (especially when negative stories begin to appear).

William Farquhar on the other hand, after more than 200 years is beginning to win the recognition he so deserved during his living years. The story of bad blood between our two fore-founders sticks out like a sore thumb in our history.

Old wise men often say: Time heals everything. But “Time” didn’t quite do that during our 200th anniversary. According to what I read, the descendants of both parties didn’t dine together (during our 200th anniversary celebrations). They were polite, but no, they didn’t dine together.

We, the citizens of Singapore, will meet at 9am on Sun, 18 Oct 2026 and decide how we are going to put the past behind us. You, the tourist, will see how we are going to do this.

We are going to run through the list of good things they have done, and also, the list of bad and naughty things they have done. This tour is all facts and no fiction.

We meet at 9am, on Sun, 18 Oct 2026, at Raffles Place, Raffles Place MRT, in front of The Arcade.

This tour will end at the white statue of Sir Stamford Raffles just beside our Singapore River. We’ll study the possibility of adding a statue of William Farquhar at the spot where they signed The Singapore Treaty on 6th February, 1819.

For reservations, contact:
UNCLE CHRIS WALKING TOURS
Chris WK Ng
T: 65 91814298
E: chrisng@footworksmedia.com.sg
W: www.unclechrisdrivingholidays.com

Note:
• We do the worldwide practice of tipping at the end of the tour.
• We also reserve the right to accept or reject habitual late cancellations and No Shows.
• Do not sign up for this tour if you are not sure of your schedule. Sign up only when you are sure of your schedule.