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    Exploring South East Asia with Stamford Raffles
    Two hundred years ago, the idealistic imperialist Stamford Raffles signed an agreement to take over a trading post called Singapore. We retrace his travels through South East Asia
    Penang Hill, Georgetown. Credit: Getty Images
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    George Francis Joseph, Sir Thomas Stamford Bingley Raffles

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    Thomas Stamford Raffles Map of Java

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    Raffles Hotel entrance in Singapore.

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