The Merchant City: From Tobacco Lords to Trendy Bars
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The Merchant City: From Tobacco Lords to Trendy Bars
Glasgow's Merchant City was built on tobacco money and Atlantic trade. The Georgian warehouses are still standing. They now contain cocktail bars and apartments.
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