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A stroll along the North Bridge Road is Singapore will bring you to the Stamford House, another of the many unique places for shopping in Singapore. A classic example of colonial houses in Singapore, the Stamford House comprise of mainly lighting shops and soft furnishings. There are also a number of shops selling the best and the latest books and CDs and designer label clothing stores. The Stamford House is located near Hill Street and is an elaborate building belonging to the Victorian style of architecture, built as early as 1904 in Singapore. It offers beautiful interior designing and decorating ideas. The Stamford House also has an art gallery inside. The Stamford House has an interesting history. It was built as a retail office after which it served as a major hotel till the immediate end of the Second World war. It was again restored to the former splendor after years of decay in the year 1994. Now it stands as one of the most up market places for shopping in Singapore. The ambience is lavish and elegant. The niche shops here sell things like Asian antiques, art objects, exclusive lighting and home furnishings. To feel the lost Victorian and colonial splendor and do some wonderful and refined shopping in Singapore, make it a point to visit the Stamford House.
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