Named after Charles John Irving, the acting Lieutenant-Governor of Penang from 1879 to 1880, Irving Road is a rather small street in George Town which can be accessed from Dato Kramat Road.
Category: Architecture
Penang Hill Hindu Temple
The Hindu temple at the top of Penang Hill is a beautiful temple adorned with intricate sculptures of Hindu deities. The temple is named Sri Aruloli Thirumurugan and is one of the oldest Hindu temples in Penang. The temple was reportedly started off in the 1800s as a small shrine to the Hindu deity Murugan and after years of expansion, became its present state.
On a side note, Happy Deepavali to all Hindus out there.
George Town Street View: Kampung Malabar
Kampung Malabar is actually a street that links up Penang Road and Cintra Street in George Town. Its name was derived from a Malabari village during the 19th century. The Malabaris were originally from Kerala, India and were artisan construction workers. The area was later dominated by the Chinese and Japanese during the 1900s.
Penang Street Art (The White Tiger Mural)
In conjunction with the Urban Xchange street art festival for 2015 in Penang, this giant white tiger mural was painted at a small lane between two heritage townhouses at Stewart Lane, George Town. This mural was painted by Japanese artist TWOONE/ Hiroyasu Tsuri.
The Urban Xchange 2015 street art event is organised by Hin Bus Depot.
Penang Isle: Penang Free School
Founded by Reverend Robert Sparke Hutchings, Penang Free School is the oldest English school in Southeast Asia which was also the first colonial era school to open to all children of any race or religion. On the 6th February 1816, a committee headed by Hutchings, submitted a proposal of the establishment of a school to the Governor of the Prince of Wales Island and on the 21st of October 1816, Penang Free School was established. The school is located at Jalan Masjid Negeri, or Green Lane.
Macallum Street View
Also known locally as the ‘Fifth Street’ in Hokkien or Lebuh Macallum in Malay, Macallum Street was named after Colonel Sir Henry McCallum who was also a British Colonial Engineer of the Straits Settlements during the late 1800s.
George Town Street View: Seang Tek Road
Seang Tek Road (or Jalan Seang Tek) is a road that links up Anson Road with Dato Kramat Road in George Town.
George Town Heritage Roofs
In George Town, heritage buildings of different faiths and cultures are common sights which serve as a history of Penang’s multiracial harmony. Pictured here is the view of the dome of Kapitan Keling Mosque with the roofs of two pre-war Chinese style townhouses.
Nagore Road After the Rain
Nagore Road is a small old road with rows of straits-style terrace houses located along it. Used to be residential houses back in the old days, most of these houses are now currently used as commercial shops, cafes and restaurants. This road is accessible via a right turning from Burmah Road. The area is also now known as Nagore Square and one may find many art murals scattered around this area.
George Town Street View: Hutton Lane
Hutton Lane (or Jalan Hutton) was named after James Hutton, a British who also happened to be one of the first doctors in Penang. Hutton arrived in Penang during the early 1800s and subsequently became the sole registered doctor practicing in George Town several years later. Starting from Larut Road, Hutton Lane passes through Transfer Road to Penang Road.