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The large vacant spaces to
The large vacant spaces to the west ( formerly known as Sharp's Folly, owned by the late Granny Sharp ) are occupied by the Nethersole Hospital and several terraces of European flats. Stowford Nos 1 and 2 owned by the late Mr. M.J.D. Stephens, have been converted into an imitation Windsor Castle.
Source: Old Hong Kong by Colonial Vol 1