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Who Designed The Gorbals?

Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson. This was designed by Glasgow’s famous 19th century architect, Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson. Thomson has an imposing memorial in the nearby Southern Necropolis burial ground. Proximity to central Glasgow: The Gorbals is within walking distance of Glasgow City. Why are the Gorbals called that? The placename would therefore mean ‘the Sheaves’. The name …

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