We went to Kellie's Castle in Perak,one of the fourteen states in Malaysia. It is a historic building that was hundreds of years and has a story of an
"EPITOME OF UNDYING LOVE".
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Here is the history of this building
Our arrival was greeted by the old staircase that was built around the year 1905
LEVEL 1
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The bar - A room where he entertains friends among whom are the owner of big rubber plantations around the state of Perak. |
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Narrow & dark path to the wine cellar & entrance to the underground tunnel
(The tunnel has been closed by museum authority in 2003 because of safety reason) |
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Located under the ground |
THE ALTAR
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Family Altar
William Kellie Smith plan to make the room into a family's altar. |
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Planned to be the main hall |
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"Mysterious Corridor" |
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Stated : The spirit of William Kellie Smith is still believe to be wondering along the "CORRIDOR"........ |
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Kellas House the first home. Built in 1905 where he stayed with his family. Partially destroyed during WWII |
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Kellas House |
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The ventilation hole for the underground tunnel heading towards the Indian temple nearby |
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The kitchen observe the oven made of bricks that is already more than 100 years |
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Guard House |
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Horse Stable - beside the guard house |
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Let's go up to the level 2 !!!!! |
LEVEL 2
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Linen room |
THE GUEST ROOM
SON'S ROOM
EMERGENCY STAIRWAY
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The emergency stairway - going to the ground floor |
DAUGHTER'S DRESSING ROOM
Master bedroom , Daughter's room & Son's room was built side by side
THE MASTER BEDROOM
Article displayed on walls
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Agnes Smith |
LEVEL 3
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Among the many amazing things about Kellie's Castle are an elevator (it was the first in Malaya) which connects right up to the top floor |
ANOTHER GUEST ROOM
ON THE ROOF-TOP
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Smith planned to build an indoor tennis court |
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On the highest floor, there is a rooftop courtyard for parties. This castle was to be the hub for entertaining wealthy colonial planters who had settled in Malaya |
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The narrow path to the square on the roof |
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Once you're on the square on the roof |
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View from the top |
-The sadness of unfulfilled desires-
The construction stops abruptly with the sudden death of its owner (died of pneumonia) in Lisbon,when he wanted to take booked lifts (to be installed)
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