A major road in George Town, Transfer Road was named as a commemoration for the transfer of Straits Settlements administration from the British India office to the colonial office in London in 1867.
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George Town Street View: Argyll Road
Once known as Bengali Alley, Argyll Road was an area in George Town predominantly populated by Bengalis, or rather the North Indians immigrants community in the 19th century before the increased population of Chinese immigrants due to mining activities in the country.
Chulia Street Cycling
A bicycle ride on a Sunday noon at Chulia Street.
Walking Through Heritage VII (Five Foot Way)
Walking Through Heritage VI (Five Foot Way)
Stewart Lane Street View: Joss Stick Shops
Old shops selling traditional Chinese prayer items such as joss sticks and joss papers at Stewart Lane, George Town. These shops are located conveniently beside the Kuan Yin Teng Temple.
Nagore Square Street View
Nagore Road decorated with festive lanterns for Chinese New Year.
Chulia Lane Street View: Old Shophouses
A view of Chulia Lane in George Town.
Chulia Street View: Shophouses Row
A shot of shophouses along Chulia Street, George Town.
George Town Street View: Random Heritage Row
A random shot of old heritage townhouses in George Town.