• It is believed that Clyde Terrace Market was named after Field Marshal Colin Campbell, 1st Baron Clyde, who commanded the British troops during the 1857 Indian Mutiny.
• The Mandarin term “巴刹” is the transliteration of the Malay word pasar, which refers to markets.
• As Clyde Terrace Market was constructed mostly of iron, the local Chinese residents referred to it as “铁巴刹” (literally, “iron market”).
• Clyde Terrace Market commenced operations in the early 1870s and eventually evolved into a wholesale centre for fresh produce. Many smallscale vendors purchased their goods here and sold them at remote villages or smaller markets.
• From 1977 to 1983, Clyde Terrace Market was progressively demolished to make way for the East Coast Parkway and other urban development projects. The vendors were relocated to Pasir Panjang Wholesale Centre.
• The Gateway, a pair of office towers completed in 1990, now sits on part of Clyde Terrace Market’s former site.

According to the elders, Hungry Ghost Festival activities were already being held in the early days of Singapore’s founding. Among these, the festivities around Lau Pa Sat and Clyde Terrace Market were particularly extensive and vibrant. (Lianhe Wanbao, 3/9/1994)