For years I have tried to find out who the 'Purvis' of Purvis Street and Purvis Wharf was.Why would Singapore name a wharf and a street after a foreigner, unless he was famous for one reason or another. Maybe it has something to do with the British occupation.
I have a strong feeling they were named after my Great Grandfather, but can find no one who has the historical records relating to these place names.
Surely there must be a Governemnt Department in Singapore which can provide some details.
As far as I can tell Purvis Wharf no longer exists, but I have personally visited Purvis Street on two occasions, out of curiosity.
Who, in Singapore can give me a few leads? Please!!!
2007-02-16 15:58:55 · 2 answers · asked by Naut 1 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Singapore
Try the National Heritage Board in Singapore. They have a National Archive which keeps a good record of street names and who they are named after. I have just try getting into their website but unable to gain access for some reasons. You can try search for the site and ask for the info you want.
Btw, I love Purvis Street (not far from Raffles Hotel) cos of the good food there. I have never heard of Purvis Wharf, probably doesn't exist anymore.
2007-02-18 04:42:59 · answer #1 · answered by Frankenstein 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am interested in the answer too, as I am a Purvis from the UK.......any response?
2017-01-03 02:29:22 · answer #2 · answered by Jeff P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋