But Raffles secured his place in history by negotiating with the Sultan of Johor the creation of the Singapore trading post, in 1819.
A crucial part of Singapore's history was Raffles part in creating the Singapore trading post in 1819.
Raffles was relegated to the detritus of history after his failure to secure the creation of Singapore.
A dog is running.
Two women and a man get ready for the camera.
The director Sam Mendes has been greatly appreciated with his reinterpretation of the famous musical.
A woman is singing.
I've gotten hungry listening to you.
It is a low-rise building.