Francis Light's Well, George Town

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Francis Light's Well Francis Light's Well is the well dug for the founder of the British trading post of George Town. Upon establishing the settlement, Captain Francis Light built a road which ran from a newly-built pier to his home in Penang. The road was name Light Street while his home, now gone, was located within the compound of present-day Convent Light Street, a girls' school started by Catholic nuns of the Holy Infant Jesus order. The well was for Francis Light's private use. Another well was then dug for the benefit of the inhabitants of the new settlement. Today, Francis Light's well can still be seen within the compound of Convent Light Street. Getting there From the Weld Quay Bus Terminal, take Rapid Penang Bus Nos. 10 or 103 to Lebuh Farquhar, in front of St Xavier's Institution. Use the pedestrian bridge to cross Lebuh Farquhar, then walk to Convent Light Street. At Convent Light Street, ask for direction to Francis Light's Well. Visiting Penang If you're planning a trip to Penang, please go through the information I have assembled in Penang Travel Tips. You'd find there information covering all aspect about Penang, including accommodation, transport, food, shopping, places of interest and more. Everything you need to know Penang is right there at your finger tips! Click for list of Penang Heritage Sites		Francis Light's Well (30 November 2008) © Timothy Tye using this photo Francis Light's Well Location Map Francis Light's Well (30 November 2008) © Timothy Tye using this photo Francis Light's Well (30 November 2008) © Timothy Tye using this photo

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Francis Light's Well, George Town