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National Library Singapore Digitised Images

Data from Mar 2024 to Mar 2025Updated 6 months ago

NLB (National Library Board)

This dataset is a list of images digitised from the collections of the National Library of Singapore and our partners.

These materials cover a collection of photographs and artworks related to Singapore.

For enquiries, please email ref@nlb.gov.sg

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NationalLibrarySingaporeDigitisedImages.csv (76.5K rows, 84.6 MB)

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(Null)0.0%
(Null)0.0%
(Null)0.0%
(Null)92.8%
Xinjiapo Shanghai shu ju qing zhu jian dian 40 zhou nian ji nian [fan mian ]<0.1%
Xinjiapo Shanghai shu ju qing zhu jian dian 40 zhou nian ji nian [zheng mian ]<0.1%
Chun dao he pan ying xin nian, 1999|Chun dao he pan ying xin nian, yi jiu jiu jiu|River Hongbao<0.1%
Chun dao he pan ying xin nian, 1996|Chun dao he pan ying xin nian, yi jiu jiu liu|River Hongbao<0.1%
(Null)69.3%
Lee, Kip Lin13.6%
Liesel Strauss2.8%
Kouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-19882.2%
Creator:Goh Chong Chia1.4%
(Null)93.9%
Tan, Chun Wei {18549854}5.2%
Wong, Lily {18542827}0.3%
Foo, Chin Hwa {18545106}0.2%
Heirwin Mohd Nasir {18541751}0.1%
(Null)100.0%
胡拯华 {18545107}<0.1%
(Null)96.0%
Singapore Children's Playhouse {18546225}2.0%
Avant Theatre and Language1.3%
Ravindran Drama Group Limited0.5%
National Iron & Steel Mills Ltd {18531483}0.2%
(Null)98.0%
新加坡儿童剧社 {18546224}2.0%
NIL:新加坡儿童剧社 {18546224}<0.1%
(Null)100.0%
(Null)60.8%
Lee, Kip Lin4.5%
Owner:The Substation Ltd|Donor:The Substation Ltd3.9%
Owner:Liesel Strauss|Donor:Liesel Strauss2.8%
Owner:Tay Kheng Soon|Donor:Tay Kheng Soon2.3%
(Null)100.0%
Owner:Foo, Chin Hwa {18545106}<0.1%
Actor:Oniatta Effendi {18741887}<0.1%
Actor:Sharon Ismail {18620372}<0.1%
Actor:Gene Sha Rudyn {18741796}<0.1%
(Null)100.0%
Owner:胡拯华 {18545107}<0.1%
Owner: 胡拯华 {18545107}<0.1%
(Null)97.9%
Owner:Singapore Children's Playhouse {18546225}1.9%
Donor:National Arts Council {18338979}|Owner:National Arts Council {18338979}0.1%
Owner:Singapore Chin Woo (Athletic) Association {18700615}|Donor:Singapore Chin Woo (Athletic) Association {18700615}0.1%
Organizer:Singapore Children's Playhouse {18546225}<0.1%
(Null)98.0%
Owner:新加坡儿童剧社 {18546224}2.0%
Organizer:新加坡儿童剧社 {18546224}<0.1%
NIL:新加坡儿童剧社 {18546224}<0.1%
(Null)98.2%
Photographer:Lee, Kip Lin1.3%
NIL:Lee, Kip Lin0.4%
Owner:National Arts Council (Singapore)|Donor:National Arts Council (Singapore)<0.1%
Donor:Lee, Kip Lin<0.1%
(Null)<0.1%
National Library Board Singapore73.0%
National Archives of Singapore26.9%
National Library Board0.1%
National Library Board Singapore|LCNA:Lee, Kip Lin<0.1%
(Null)98.9%
National Library Board1.1%
National Library Board Singapore.<0.1%
National Library Board Singapore<0.1%
Smith, Elder & Co.<0.1%
(Null)7.3%
20111.9%
20141.4%
241401.4%
241607.0%
(Null)9.9%
(Null)95.6%
Photo of Sri Warisan Som Said Performing Arts, a dance company. Title devised by library staff.1.0%
Title devised by Library staff.0.2%
A 10 minute Tamil play competition in conjunction with the annual Tamil language festival. தமிழ் மொழியின் சிறப்பை உணர்த்தும் பல்வேறு நிகழ்ச்சிகளில் ஒன்றாக 'பத்தே நிமிடம்' நாடகப் போட்டி இடம்பெற்றது.0.2%
A 10 minute Tamil play competition in conjunction with the annual Tamil language festival.தமிழ் மொழியின் சிறப்பை உணர்த்தும் பல்வேறு நிகழ்ச்சிகளில் ஒன்றாக ‘பத்தே நிமிடம்’ நாடகப் போட்டி இடம்பெற்றது.0.1%
(Null)5.9%
(Null)5.2%
Geographical areas and countries {18486575}13.1%
Photography {18337306}9.3%
Indian theatre (Art) {18337443}4.1%
National celebrations {18486469}1.9%
(Null)<0.1%
NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>SNAP {10128}|NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>SNAP>>NAS Photographs {18708754}26.9%
NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Donors' Collection>>Lee Kip Lin Collection {18486841}|NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>SNAP|NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Heritage Collection20.0%
NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>SNAP>>Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}|NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>SNAP {10128}5.5%
NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>SNAP {10128}|NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>COVID-19 Collection {18673337}4.0%
(Null)0.0%
Photograph {18335736}99.9%
Painting {18335733}0.1%
Digitised Book {18335805}|Photograph {18335736}<0.1%
Photograph{18335736}<0.1%
(Null)<0.1%
Aerial photographs by the British Royal Air Force between 1940 to 1970s, from a collection held by the National Archives of Singapore. Crown copyright.22.3%
All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.20.0%
All rights reserved. National Library Board, 20093.9%
All rights reserved. National Library Board Singapore, 20223.1%
(Null)0.2%
The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.99.5%
This copy is for online viewing only on the National Online Repository of Artistic Works and may not be printed, downloaded or reproduced in any form without first gaining the permission from the copyright holder of the original work.0.2%
The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without prior permission from the copyright holder.0.1%
This copy is for online viewing only on the National Online Repository of the Arts and may not be printed, downloaded or reproduced in any form without first gaining the permission from the copyright holder of the original work.<0.1%
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/image-detail?cmsuuid=ae00e116-1dde-490c-a168-58d3dea1cf3cae00e116-1dde-490c-a168-58d3dea1cf3cGeylang Road, no. 596 : exteriorNANATan, Chun Wei {18549854}NANANANANANANANANANANational Library Board SingaporeNA40750This 2011 photograph shows a two-storey shophouse located at no. 596 Geylang Road. The upper floor features windows covered with wooden louvred shutters, while the lower floor features barred windows that provide additional security. Title devised by Library staff.NAShophouses--Singapore--Photographs|Architecture--Details--PhotographsBuildings {18336112}|Architecture {18336173}|Residential buildings {18532505}NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>SNAP>>Little Red Dot Collection {18549142}|NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>SNAP {10128}Photograph {18335736}All rights reserved. National Library Board, 2011The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/image-detail?cmsuuid=ae019b86-8ce2-4c0a-ba97-7bc3931b3b92ae019b86-8ce2-4c0a-ba97-7bc3931b3b92Victoria Street building, 1982 : general view [2]NALee, Kip LinNANANANANANANANANANANANational Library Board SingaporeNA30093This 1982 photograph depicts a building at Victoria Street (east corner). The three-storey building features balconies on the upper floor, and shops on the ground floor. There are many vehicles parked in front of the building. Title devised by Library staff.NACommercial buildings--Singapore--Photographs|Vehicles--Singapore--Photographs|Streets--Singapore--PhotographsCommercial buildings {18336159}|Architecture {18336173}|Transportation {18336129}|Streets and Places {18336099}NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Donors' Collection>>Lee Kip Lin Collection {18486841}|NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>SNAP|NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Heritage CollectionPhotograph {18335736}All rights reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board, Singapore 2009.The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/image-detail?cmsuuid=ae021bb9-e8fd-4655-b777-5d6dc4ab9480ae021bb9-e8fd-4655-b777-5d6dc4ab9480Roasted pigs at Sago Street : close-up [2]NAKouo, Shang-Wei, 1924-1988NANANANANANANANANANANANational Library Board SingaporeNA1980 / 1989This photograph shows the front entrance of a shop at Sago Street, in the heart of Chinatown. Roasted pigs are hung up and displayed for sale, near the five-foot-way, while a man goes about his business at a corner. The ground floor units of shophouses typically carried on lively retail trade in food and daily necessities. Physical dimensions of original: 35 mm. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.NAEthnic food industry--Singapore--Photographs|Piglets--Singapore--PhotographsEthnic foods {18336133}|Retail {18486540}|Trade and industry {18486530}NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>SNAP|NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Donors' Collections>>Kouo Shang-Wei Collection 郭尚慰珍藏 {44860}Photograph {18335736}All rights reserved, Family of Kouo Shang-Wei and National Library Board Singapore 2007The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/image-detail?cmsuuid=ae0244d0-9e75-4e81-a976-131834b3d395ae0244d0-9e75-4e81-a976-131834b3d395Emerald Hill Road house, door, 1968 : close-up [5]NANANANANANANANANANANANANANational Library Board SingaporeNA1968This 1968 photograph shows the swinging doors (pintu pagar) belonging to a house on Emerald Hill Road. These doors are a typical feature of Peranakan houses, allowing in breezes while maintaining privacy. Emerald Hill Road, located off Orchard Road, was associated with the Peranakans in the 1930s as almost half the houses were owned by them. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.NADoors--Singapore--Photographs|Architecture--Details--PhotographsArchitecture {18336173}NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Donors' Collections>>Lee Kip Lin Collection|NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>SNAP|NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Heritage CollectionPhotograph {18335736}All Rights Reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board Singapore 2009.The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/image-detail?cmsuuid=ae052555-e5e5-45ca-93f4-e1069902f4ddae052555-e5e5-45ca-93f4-e1069902f4ddA Chinese cobbler on a five-foot wayNANANANANANANAOwner:SB Smart|Donor:SB SmartNANANANANANational Library Board SingaporeNational Library BoardNAThis photograph shows an elderly Chinese cobbler on a five-foot way mending shoes. He is sitting on a stool and his equipment and supplies as well as shoes are seen around him. Title devised by Library staff. Date of creation estimated.NAShoemakers--Photographs|Chinese--Photographs|Men--Photographs|Pavements--PavementsLabour and employment {18336128}|Vanishing trade {18486548}NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>SNAP {10128}|NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Donors' Collection>>SB Smart Collection {18700179}Photograph {18335736}All rights reserved. SB SmartThe information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/image-detail?cmsuuid=ae0729ec-28d5-4ae6-953c-8ae04dc9052bae0729ec-28d5-4ae6-953c-8ae04dc9052bAerial photographs showing Somapah, Changi to Pulau BraniNANANANANANANANANANANANANANational Archives of SingaporeNA23998Part of a series of aerial photographs showing Somapah, Changi to Pulau Brani.NASingapore--Aerial photographsPhotography {18337306}NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>SNAP {10128}|NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>SNAP>>NAS Photographs {18708754}Photograph {18335736}Aerial photographs by the British Royal Air Force between 1940 to 1970s, from a collection held by the National Archives of Singapore. Crown copyright.The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/image-detail?cmsuuid=ae0744b1-db47-471c-ad4e-219aafff27ecae0744b1-db47-471c-ad4e-219aafff27ecAmber Road sea view, 1967 : general view [9]NANANANANANANANANANANANANANational Library Board SingaporeNA1967-11This1967 photograph shows the view of the sea from Amber Road. The coastline across is likely to be the coast along Meyer Road, as the old Sea View Hotel and Meyer Flats can be identified. Title devised by Library staff.NASeas--Singapore--Photographs|Hotels--Singapore--Photographs|Apartments--Singapore--PhotographsNature and Environment {18486470}|Streets and Places {18336099}|Buildings {18336112}NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Donors' Collections>>Lee Kip Lin Collection|NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>SNAP|NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Heritage CollectionPhotograph {18335736}All Rights Reserved. Lee Kip Lin and National Library Board Singapore 2009.The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/image-detail?cmsuuid=ae074bfa-a7d7-43f0-be85-0495ea5b8888ae074bfa-a7d7-43f0-be85-0495ea5b8888Aerial photographs across SingaporeNANANANANANANANANANANANANANational Archives of SingaporeNA24160Part of a series of aerial photographs across Singapore.NASingapore--Aerial photographsGeographical areas and countries {18486575}NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>SNAP {10128}|NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>SNAP>>NAS Photographs {18708754}Photograph {18335736}Aerial photographs by the British Royal Air Force between 1940 to 1970s, from a collection held by the National Archives of Singapore. Crown copyright.The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/image-detail?cmsuuid=ae075734-5cdb-4502-af96-ed004ae62686ae075734-5cdb-4502-af96-ed004ae62686Akka - the end, photograph 38அக்கா - முடிவுNANANANAAvant Theatre and LanguageNANAOwner:Avant Theatre and Language|Donor:Avant Theatre and LanguageNANANANANANational Library Board SingaporeNA2014NANATamil drama--Singapore|Theater--Singapore|Transsexuals--Singapore--DramaIndian theatre (Art) {18337443}NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>NORA {10120}|NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Donors' Collection>>Avant Theatre and Language Collection {18589865}|NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Heritage Collection>>Tamil Theatre Archive Project {18585733}Photograph {18335736}All rights reserved. Avant Theatre and Language, 2014The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.
https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/image-detail?cmsuuid=ae08505c-43b5-45a4-a698-ba25acbd6c2cae08505c-43b5-45a4-a698-ba25acbd6c2cAzhagi, photograph 16அழகிNANANANARavindran Drama Group LimitedNANAOwner:Ravindran Drama Group Limited|Donor:Ravindran Drama Group LimitedNANANANANANational Library Board SingaporeNA2008NANANAIndian theatre (Art) {18337443}NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>NORA {10120}|NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Donors' Collection>>Ravindran Drama Group Limited {18585734}|NLB Collections>>Singapore Collection>>Singapore Heritage Collection>>Tamil Theatre Archive Project {18585733}Photograph {18335736}All rights reserved. Ravindran Drama Group Limited, 2008The information on this page and any images that appear here may be used for private research and study purposes only. They may not be copied, altered or amended in any way without first gaining the permission of the copyright holder.

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Title
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Data type
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Identifier uriidentifier_uriText-Identifier: Uniform Resource Identifier (URI)
Identifier uuididentifier_uuidText-Identifier: Universally Unique Identifier (UUID)
TitletitleText-Title
AlternativealternativeText-Alternative title
CreatorcreatorText-Creator- an entity that created the resource
Creator peoplecreator_peopleText-Creator: Personal name
Creator people cncreator_people_cnText-Creator: Personal name in Chinese
Creator orgscreator_orgsText-Creator: Organisational name
Creator orgs cncreator_orgs_cnText-Creator: Organisational name in Chinese
Creator lcnacreator_lcnaText-Creator: Library of Congress Name Authorities
ContributorcontributorText-Contributor- an entity that made contributions to the resource
Contributor peoplecontributor_peopleText-Contributor: Personal name
Contributor people cncontributor_people_cnText-Contributor: Personal name in Chinese
Contributor orgscontributor_orgsText-Contributor: Organisational name
Contributor orgs cncontributor_orgs_cnText-Contributor: Organisational name in Chinese
Contributor lcnacontributor_lcnaText-Contributor: Library of Congress Name Authorities
Digital publisherdigital_publisherText-Digital publisher
Original publisheroriginal_publisherText-Original publisher
Date createddate_createdText-Date of creation
DescriptiondescriptionText-Description of the resource
AbstractabstractText-Summary of the contents
Subject lcshsubject_lcshText-Topic of the resource (Library of Congress Subject Headings)
Subject singheritagesubject_singheritageText-Topic of the resource (NLB Singapore Heritage Taxonomy)
Ispartof collectionispartof_collectionText-Collection name
Nlb typenlb_typeText-Nature or genre of the resource
RightsrightsText-Rights of the resource
Access rightsaccess_rightsText-Access rights of the resource
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import requests
          
dataset_id = "d_d269162117ff494b2832723e18b10e88"
url = "https://data.gov.sg/api/action/datastore_search?resource_id="  + dataset_id 
        
response = requests.get(url)
print(response.json())

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National Library Board. (2022). National Library Singapore Digitised Images (2024) [Dataset]. data.gov.sg. Retrieved November 22, 2024 from https://data.gov.sg/datasets/d_d269162117ff494b2832723e18b10e88/view

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22 Nov 2022

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NLB (National Library Board)

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