Ipohworld's World

Looks familiar? To those who (like me) often visit the Hilltop Cafe (the orange building at the far end, right side of the shady tree), you would have noticed these rows of shop houses - particularly the ones on the right of the picture. (Hilltop Cafe is along Hugh Low Street). These shop houses, on [...]

Hugh Low Street was once a 2-way street, and a very busy one too…even today! This picture was taken from a postcard, dated 1985. At the far end, just before the bridge, there used to be an arch - it’s not there now, wonder when it was taken down?
Also notice that there were many shops (on either [...]

This is a front view of No.188, Hugh Low Street - which used to be Ipohgal’s home. The picture was taken by Aaron Ong, who was inspired by Ipohgal’s description of her colourful childhood. The design of this house deserves a special mention - particularly the 2 lions on the roof (see picture below)

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