Yishun. Lavender. Mountbatten. These are some roads Singaporeans have seen as they navigate Google Maps finding a route for their journey. But look into these innocuous names and you’ll discover they’re a map leading to different points in Singapore’s history. We’ve sussed out the origins of 12 roads and places that’ll serve as a history lesson for all you young’uns.
Sembawang Road
Yishun Avenue
Mandai Road
Chong Pang City
Admiralty Road West
Ann Siang Hill
Dhoby Ghaut
Lavender Street
Mountbatten Road
Boon Keng Road
Clementi Road
Holland Avenue & Holland Village
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