“During the Japanese occupation a bomb exploded here shattering the windows of this church” said our guide Peter Bucher pointing to the 100 year old Church of Saint John the divine. This and many more grim stories were unfolded to us as we walked the heritage path down memory lane in the “Ipoh Heritage Walk”.
More than 150 participants from the various associations and Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs converged at the Ipoh Railway Station in the early hours on 07.08.10. Heart pounding heavy Bangra drumbeat welcomed the participants thus creating a carnival atmosphere.
Ipoh City Watch should be proud of itself to use the clock tower as its logo as there is history behind this tower too. This clock tower was build in 1909 as a memorial to JWW Birch, the 1st British Resident of Perak who was assassinated in Pasir Salak in 1875.
One should stop to admire the beautifully colored panels portraying famous figures from world history. You may also be surprised to note that Ipoh built the 1st multi-storey car park in the country in 1960, and that’s the DBI car park opposite old town Public Bank .
The fine weather on that day complemented the walk. The Heritage Trail walk duration took approximately 2 hours to unwind starting from Railway Station through previously named roads such as Club Road, Clayton Road, Hale Street, Post Office Road and ended at Hugh Low Street.