New artefacts from prisoners of war on display at revamped Changi Chapel and Museum

via Channel NewsAsia, 11 May 2021: Singapore’s National Heritage Board is set to unveil the revamped Changi Chapel and Museum, an internment camp used in World War II.

On May 19, the National Heritage Board will unveil the revamped Changi Chapel and Museum, comprising contributions from the descendants of POWs and civilian internees at the Changi prison camp.

The refurbished space will have 82 personal objects on display for the first time, among which is a Kodak Baby Brownie camera. It was given to Sergeant John Ritchie Johnston by his wife. He managed to keep it hidden from his captors during his time in prison.

There are also new multimedia offerings, such as historical recordings of conversations between the internees in a recreated Changi Gaol prison cell, taking visitors on an immersive journey across eight exhibition zones.

Source: New artefacts from prisoners of war on display at revamped Changi Chapel and Museum – CNA

See also:

• Changi Chapel and Museum will reopen its doors on May 19 after major makeover | The Star, 16 May 2021
• Changi Chapel and Museum Reopens to Revisit Wartime Singapore Photos | Coconuts Singapore, 18 May 2021