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High Street, Glasgow

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235 285 High Street Glasgow by Marcok 2018 08 23
235 285 High Street Glasgow by Marcok 2018 08 23

High Street is the oldest, and one of the most historically significant, streets in Glasgow, Scotland. Originally the city's main street in medieval times, it formed a direct north–south artery between the Cathedral of St. Mungo (later Glasgow Cathedral) in the north, to Glasgow Cross and the banks of the River Clyde. The High Street now stops at Glasgow Cross, with the southern continuation being the Saltmarket.

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Collegelands

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