Although all kinds of tension brewed beneath the surface, the mid to late 19th Century saw a continued bonanza for Singapore.

Part 4 continues with the aftermath of the 1824 Treaty of London. John Crawfurd takes over from a disgraced William Farquhar as First Resident.

With Singapore formally established, we look at those first months and years.

Part 2 continues on with many of the post Age of Discovery history that affected SIngapore.