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George Square (Glasgow)

Description: George Square is regarded as the very centre of the city as this is the location of the City Chambers, Glasgow`s main ... more

George Square (Glasgow) ... public building. The square was laid out in 1781, even though a few years later it was still being described as a `hollow, filled with green-water, and a favourite resort for drowning puppies, while the banks of this suburban pool were the slaughtering place of horses`. Large two- and three-storey houses were built around it between 1787 and the 1820s, but only the present-day hotel on the square`s northern side retains these early buildings.

Newest Review: ... square being the longest sides. The first building you are likely to notice will be the imposing and impressive City Chambers Buildings to the east. This building dates from 1888 (the height of British Imperialism) and today houses the many of the offices of Glasgow City Council. By day, its stands out with its three towers and by night it is lit up at various places with a soft purple glow ... more

... which shows off many of its Victorian features. To the south, there is the old General Post Office building that was not long after the City Chambers. It is home to offices and apartments now and for a good few years has been covered by a HUGE advertisin...more

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George Square (Glasgow): By George! (1644 words)
by - written on 17/02/06 (Very useful, 1887 readings)
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In most towns and cities you find that right in the middle you have a square of some description. In New York there is Time Square, In Venice there is the Piazza San Marco, in Moscow there is Red Square and in Beijing there is Tiananmen Square. These places are traditionally found in the centre of the city or town and are generally where you will find that the people will gather for various activities such as demonstrations, events, shows of solidarity and New Year celebrations. Here in good old ‘Glesga’, we have George Square. The square was originally laid out in 1781 on what was then a marsh. Gradually, it was built around until eventually it became the ... Read the complete review

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