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Visions of Penang

The RGS-IBG, VOP collection

Posted October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 YdMS9f

The RGS-IBG, VOP collection

The Collections

From The Light Letters Collection: Correspondence Between Sultan Abdullah Mukaram Shah And Francis Light

VOP Code:	Letter1
Category:	Malay Manuscript
Size:	n/a
Title:	Memohon bantuan Light bagi mereka yang ingin mengerjakan haji
Keywords:	Haji, orang miskin, tanah Arab, 20 Jamadil Awal
Manuscript No.:	SOAS MS 40320/1, f.14 (Image: RECTO_01_015),
Year:	1785 – 1794
Source:	Archives and Special Collections SOAS Library – http://www.soas.ac.uk/library/archives/contact/

Building Plans / Plans

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Oil Mill Dato Kramat Road – Penang

VOP Code:	HBP4
Category:	Building Plans / Plans
Scale/No.:	hbp4_19120607_DSC5341
Title:	1 Bridge St
Keywords:	Prangin Ditch, Shop House, 1 plan 3 documents,
Features:	For: Ong Hun Siew, Architect: Chan Tiang Boon, alterations and additions, kitchen and side wall, Specification: brick, lime mortar tiled roof, jack roof on kitchen,
Year:	1912
Source:	Archives and Special Collections SOAS Library – http://www.soas.ac.uk/library/archives/contact/

Chinese Street at Penang

VOP Code:	HBP4
Category:	Building Plans / Plans
Scale/No.:	hbp4_19120607_DSC5341
Title:	1 Bridge St
Keywords:	Prangin Ditch, Shop House, 1 plan 3 documents,
Features:	For: Ong Hun Siew, Architect: Chan Tiang Boon, alterations and additions, kitchen and side wall, Specification: brick, lime mortar tiled roof, jack roof on kitchen,
Year:	1912
Source:	Archives and Special Collections SOAS Library – http://www.soas.ac.uk/library/archives/contact/

Panorama of Penang 1 of 3

VOP Code:	HBP4
Category:	Building Plans / Plans
Scale/No.:	hbp4_19120607_DSC5341
Title:	1 Bridge St
Keywords:	Prangin Ditch, Shop House, 1 plan 3 documents,
Features:	For: Ong Hun Siew, Architect: Chan Tiang Boon, alterations and additions, kitchen and side wall, Specification: brick, lime mortar tiled roof, jack roof on kitchen,
Year:	1912
Source:	Archives and Special Collections SOAS Library – http://www.soas.ac.uk/library/archives/contact/

Chinese Street at Penang

VOP Code:	HBP4
Category:	Building Plans / Plans
Scale/No.:	hbp4_19120607_DSC5341
Title:	1 Bridge St
Keywords:	Prangin Ditch, Shop House, 1 plan 3 documents,
Features:	For: Ong Hun Siew, Architect: Chan Tiang Boon, alterations and additions, kitchen and side wall, Specification: brick, lime mortar tiled roof, jack roof on kitchen,
Year:	1912
Source:	Archives and Special Collections SOAS Library – http://www.soas.ac.uk/library/archives/contact/

Waterfall, Penang – Penang – The Waterfall 532

VOP Code:	HBP4
Category:	Building Plans / Plans
Scale/No.:	hbp4_19120607_DSC5341
Title:	1 Bridge St
Keywords:	Prangin Ditch, Shop House, 1 plan 3 documents,
Features:	For: Ong Hun Siew, Architect: Chan Tiang Boon, alterations and additions, kitchen and side wall, Specification: brick, lime mortar tiled roof, jack roof on kitchen,
Year:	1912
Source:	Archives and Special Collections SOAS Library – http://www.soas.ac.uk/library/archives/contact/

Waterfall near Penang

VOP Code:	HBP4
Category:	Building Plans / Plans
Scale/No.:	hbp4_19120607_DSC5341
Title:	1 Bridge St
Keywords:	Prangin Ditch, Shop House, 1 plan 3 documents,
Features:	For: Ong Hun Siew, Architect: Chan Tiang Boon, alterations and additions, kitchen and side wall, Specification: brick, lime mortar tiled roof, jack roof on kitchen,
Year:	1912
Source:	Archives and Special Collections SOAS Library – http://www.soas.ac.uk/library/archives/contact/

Waterfall near Penang

VOP Code:	HBP4
Category:	Building Plans / Plans
Scale/No.:	hbp4_19120607_DSC5341
Title:	1 Bridge St
Keywords:	Prangin Ditch, Shop House, 1 plan 3 documents,
Features:	For: Ong Hun Siew, Architect: Chan Tiang Boon, alterations and additions, kitchen and side wall, Specification: brick, lime mortar tiled roof, jack roof on kitchen,
Year:	1912
Source:	Archives and Special Collections SOAS Library – http://www.soas.ac.uk/library/archives/contact/

Street in Penang

VOP Code:	HBP4
Category:	Building Plans / Plans
Scale/No.:	hbp4_19120607_DSC5341
Title:	1 Bridge St
Keywords:	Prangin Ditch, Shop House, 1 plan 3 documents,
Features:	For: Ong Hun Siew, Architect: Chan Tiang Boon, alterations and additions, kitchen and side wall, Specification: brick, lime mortar tiled roof, jack roof on kitchen,
Year:	1912
Source:	Archives and Special Collections SOAS Library – http://www.soas.ac.uk/library/archives/contact/

Water front, Penang

VOP Code:	HBP4
Category:	Building Plans / Plans
Scale/No.:	hbp4_19120607_DSC5341
Title:	1 Bridge St
Keywords:	Prangin Ditch, Shop House, 1 plan 3 documents,
Features:	For: Ong Hun Siew, Architect: Chan Tiang Boon, alterations and additions, kitchen and side wall, Specification: brick, lime mortar tiled roof, jack roof on kitchen,
Year:	1912
Source:	Archives and Special Collections SOAS Library – http://www.soas.ac.uk/library/archives/contact/

Beach on Penang Island

VOP Code:	HBP4
Category:	Building Plans / Plans
Scale/No.:	hbp4_19120607_DSC5341
Title:	1 Bridge St
Keywords:	Prangin Ditch, Shop House, 1 plan 3 documents,
Features:	For: Ong Hun Siew, Architect: Chan Tiang Boon, alterations and additions, kitchen and side wall, Specification: brick, lime mortar tiled roof, jack roof on kitchen,
Year:	1912
Source:	Archives and Special Collections SOAS Library – http://www.soas.ac.uk/library/archives/contact/

Indian Ox-carts at Penang

VOP Code:	HBP4
Category:	Building Plans / Plans
Scale/No.:	hbp4_19120607_DSC5341
Title:	1 Bridge St
Keywords:	Prangin Ditch, Shop House, 1 plan 3 documents,
Features:	For: Ong Hun Siew, Architect: Chan Tiang Boon, alterations and additions, kitchen and side wall, Specification: brick, lime mortar tiled roof, jack roof on kitchen,
Year:	1912
Source:	Archives and Special Collections SOAS Library – http://www.soas.ac.uk/library/archives/contact/

Malay house in coconut plantation at Penang

VOP Code:	HBP4
Category:	Building Plans / Plans
Scale/No.:	hbp4_19120607_DSC5341
Title:	1 Bridge St
Keywords:	Prangin Ditch, Shop House, 1 plan 3 documents,
Features:	For: Ong Hun Siew, Architect: Chan Tiang Boon, alterations and additions, kitchen and side wall, Specification: brick, lime mortar tiled roof, jack roof on kitchen,
Year:	1912
Source:	Archives and Special Collections SOAS Library – http://www.soas.ac.uk/library/archives/contact/

Pilot boat in tow at Penang

VOP Code:	HBP4
Category:	Building Plans / Plans
Scale/No.:	hbp4_19120607_DSC5341
Title:	1 Bridge St
Keywords:	Prangin Ditch, Shop House, 1 plan 3 documents,
Features:	For: Ong Hun Siew, Architect: Chan Tiang Boon, alterations and additions, kitchen and side wall, Specification: brick, lime mortar tiled roof, jack roof on kitchen,
Year:	1912
Source:	Archives and Special Collections SOAS Library – http://www.soas.ac.uk/library/archives/contact/

Rowing boats on the beach at Penang

VOP Code:	HBP4
Category:	Building Plans / Plans
Scale/No.:	hbp4_19120607_DSC5341
Title:	1 Bridge St
Keywords:	Prangin Ditch, Shop House, 1 plan 3 documents,
Features:	For: Ong Hun Siew, Architect: Chan Tiang Boon, alterations and additions, kitchen and side wall, Specification: brick, lime mortar tiled roof, jack roof on kitchen,
Year:	1912
Source:	Archives and Special Collections SOAS Library – http://www.soas.ac.uk/library/archives/contact/

Street in Penang

VOP Code:	HBP4
Category:	Building Plans / Plans
Scale/No.:	hbp4_19120607_DSC5341
Title:	1 Bridge St
Keywords:	Prangin Ditch, Shop House, 1 plan 3 documents,
Features:	For: Ong Hun Siew, Architect: Chan Tiang Boon, alterations and additions, kitchen and side wall, Specification: brick, lime mortar tiled roof, jack roof on kitchen,
Year:	1912
Source:	Archives and Special Collections SOAS Library – http://www.soas.ac.uk/library/archives/contact/

View over town and bay of Penang

VOP Code:	HBP4
Category:	Building Plans / Plans
Scale/No.:	hbp4_19120607_DSC5341
Title:	1 Bridge St
Keywords:	Prangin Ditch, Shop House, 1 plan 3 documents,
Features:	For: Ong Hun Siew, Architect: Chan Tiang Boon, alterations and additions, kitchen and side wall, Specification: brick, lime mortar tiled roof, jack roof on kitchen,
Year:	1912
Source:	Archives and Special Collections SOAS Library – http://www.soas.ac.uk/library/archives/contact/

Street scene in Penang

VOP Code:	HBP4
Category:	Building Plans / Plans
Scale/No.:	hbp4_19120607_DSC5341
Title:	1 Bridge St
Keywords:	Prangin Ditch, Shop House, 1 plan 3 documents,
Features:	For: Ong Hun Siew, Architect: Chan Tiang Boon, alterations and additions, kitchen and side wall, Specification: brick, lime mortar tiled roof, jack roof on kitchen,
Year:	1912
Source:	Archives and Special Collections SOAS Library – http://www.soas.ac.uk/library/archives/contact/

Panorama of Penang 2 of 3

VOP Code:	HBP4
Category:	Building Plans / Plans
Scale/No.:	hbp4_19120607_DSC5341
Title:	1 Bridge St
Keywords:	Prangin Ditch, Shop House, 1 plan 3 documents,
Features:	For: Ong Hun Siew, Architect: Chan Tiang Boon, alterations and additions, kitchen and side wall, Specification: brick, lime mortar tiled roof, jack roof on kitchen,
Year:	1912
Source:	Archives and Special Collections SOAS Library – http://www.soas.ac.uk/library/archives/contact/

Panorama of Penang 3 of 3

VOP Code:	HBP4
Category:	Building Plans / Plans
Scale/No.:	hbp4_19120607_DSC5341
Title:	1 Bridge St
Keywords:	Prangin Ditch, Shop House, 1 plan 3 documents,
Features:	For: Ong Hun Siew, Architect: Chan Tiang Boon, alterations and additions, kitchen and side wall, Specification: brick, lime mortar tiled roof, jack roof on kitchen,
Year:	1912
Source:	Archives and Special Collections SOAS Library – http://www.soas.ac.uk/library/archives/contact/

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