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Growing up as a child in Singapore and Malaya in the 1960s was an idyllic experience. Thousands of children of naval personnel will have the same fond memories of the time spent there, as Derek has. Who could forget the constant hot weather or the strange smells that you only seemed to find in the Far East? Who could forget the heavy monsoon rains, chit-chats or Tiger Balm Gardens? Other memories will include the markets, hawkers, amahs and snake charmers. Shopping was an experience in itself. Bartering was a way of life and anyone who lived there at the time would remember CK Tang's and Change Alley. Only going to school till 1.00 p.m. because of the heat and spending the rest of the day on boat trips or at the beach was wonderful, as were all the fantastic toys that were available at the time. This book will remind people of those far off sunny days of childhood, and will bring back many happy memories to those who shared in the experience.
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Growing up as a child in Singapore and Malaya in the 1960s was
an idyllic experience.Thousands of children of Naval personnel will have
the same fond memories of their time spent there as I have.
an idyllic experience.Thousands of children of Naval personnel will have
the same fond memories of their time spent there as I have.
Who could forget the constant hot weather or the strange smells that you
only seemed to find in the Far East. Who could forget the heavy monsoon
rains, chit-chats or Tiger Balm Gardens?
Other memories will include the markets, hawkers, amahs and snake charmers.
Shopping was an experience in itself. Bartering was a way of life and
anyone who lived there at the time would remember CK Tang's and Change
Alley.
Going to school to just 1pm because of the heat and spending the rest of
the day on boat trips or at the beach was wonderful as were all the
fantastic toys that were available at the time.
I hope this book reminds many people of those far off sunny days of their
childhood and I hope it also brings back lots of happy memories.
--This text refers to an alternate
Paperback
edition.
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This is a delightful book and will appeal to anybody interested in what it was like to grow up in Singapore or Malaya in the 1960s or early 1970s in a Royal Naval family. Many thousands of British forces service personnel were stationed at or passing through Singapore with their families during this time (along with Australians and New Zealanders as well). If you recall HMS Terror and Banyans you will want to read this book!
Derek Tait's book is full of evocative photos and anecdotes which I am sure will trigger memories of idyliic and happy times for anybody who went through a similar experience. I was in Singapore 1969-71, my dad being based at HMS Terror, and Derek's story is my story too.
I understand Derek is writing a second book based on other people's memories. I for one can't wait to read it.
Derek Tait's book is full of evocative photos and anecdotes which I am sure will trigger memories of idyliic and happy times for anybody who went through a similar experience. I was in Singapore 1969-71, my dad being based at HMS Terror, and Derek's story is my story too.
I understand Derek is writing a second book based on other people's memories. I for one can't wait to read it.
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