Are you familiar with Sungei Road? It is probably because of the famous Thieves’ Market there that gives Singaporeans the deepest impression. Established since the 1930s, it is coming to an end this July.
The Thieves’ Market
Being the largest and oldest flea market, the Thieves’ Market has been operating since it emerged as a small trading spot along the river in the 1930s. Selling almost everything, it ranges from second-hand clothing and shoes, audio/video tapes, books, old coins and notes to used cameras, handphones and other electronic items.
As its name suggests, the early days of Sungei Road Thieves’ Market had stolen goods peddled for sale. During that period of time, it was an open secret that if anyone’s belongings were stolen, he or she could likely find them in this flea market. Imagine finding your lost wallets and phones there!
Closing Down
On Tuesday (14 Feb), a joint press release that the site of the market will be used for ground preparation works to facilitate future residential development use. Hence, the Thieves’ Market will be closed from 10 July onwards.
However, our National Heritage Board (NHB) has acknowledged that the history of this place is held dear to many hearts. With all respect, they will preserve memories of the site through embarking on a research and documentation of the market and its vendors before closure. Our future generations will then get a good chance to learn about the existence of this place.
It is pretty nostalgic, given that as Singapore progresses further, the places that we are particularly fond of just keeps disappearing. I guess that’s how our grandfathers had endless stories of the past to entertain us when we were young!
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