October 19, 2017

Cannons of Sarawak, a legacy of a past kingdom


Canons have been the symbols of authority during the time of the Brooke Rule.

They usually were placed at the forts , as if to guard the official seat of authority.

the canons of Fort Alice in Sri Aman, are still there, as if they continue to guard and help provide "security" for the administrators,

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For Alice, Sri Aman.


Canon in Kuching.

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Canon of Fort Hose, Marudi

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Canons of Fort Sylvia, Kapit

















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