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2003 Scotland: Out and About in Glasgow
Glasgow is known as The Merchant City. It has a more gritty, industrial feel than many of the other cities we've visited in Europe, including London and Rome. Whereas the middle of the city has been re-dedicated for pedestrians, with brick and cobblestone walkways prohibited to cars, the rest of the city feels somewhat run-down, a shadow of a former glorious self.
Indeed, much of the transportation infrastructure, including railway engines and coaches, industrial revolution steam engines off all sorts, clocks, and other such things were made in Glasgow or by Glaswegians. Much of it still runs. It's something of which they're justifiably proud.
Glaswegians are a friendly people, something one might not expect given the ill-humored look to much of the city. Still, I'm very happy we visited Glasgow. Some of the acquainantances we made will stay with me, and some of the sights and sounds were very pleasant indeed. The Babbity Bowster, a Glasgow public house (pub and rooms) was an absolute delight.
One of the first times I saw a cast metal birds-eye view of a city, was in Glasgow. The Babbity Bowster, our home away from home, is at the left, along the High Street. The River Clyde is along the bottom. The main walking and shopping street is about in the middle of the city, going horizontal.
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