the Gorbals
/ðə ˈɡɔːbəlz/
/ðə ˈɡɔːrbəlz/
- a district of south Glasgow. It used to be known for its slums (= streets of old buildings in a poor, dirty condition) but much of the area was rebuilt in the late 20th century.
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