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Memories at Old Ford Factory

Abbey: This museum located at Upper Bukit Timah is a 45-minute bus ride from our place. As its name implies this is where Ford vehicles were made until the Japanese occupation. On front of a building is a giant drawing of a boardgame like Snakes and Ladders; which was a pastime of the prisoners of war during that period. The curators welcomed us warmly on the exhibit. They also led us to a viewing room to watch a documentary regarding Singapore's history during World War II. When the war broke out, the facility assembled not vehicles but fighter planes. The old factory also houses the room wherein Gen. Percival signed the surrender document that led to the invasion of Japanese Imperial Army led by Gen. Yamashita. Ruined by war, it was restored and now exhibits World War II memorabilia. Adjacent to it is the National Archives of Singapore and a garden plot that features crops during wartime. We also bought a stamp sheet to add to our collection. WILL:  Gon...