Cowcaddens

Cowcaddens is an area of the city of Glasgow, Scotland.

Related Topics:
Glasgow - Scotland

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Located virtually in the city centre it is bordered by the areas of Garnethill to the south and Townhead to the east.

Related Topics:
Garnethill - Townhead

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Housing in the area is primarily ex-council housing (there are no council houses in Glasgow since their transfer to the Glasgow Housing Association). A notable feature of Cowcaddens is that it is the location of Scottish Television's headquarters. Glasgow Caledonian University is also nearby.

Related Topics:
Glasgow Housing Association - Scottish Television - Glasgow Caledonian University

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The socialist politician Edward Hunter who was instrumental in helping build the left in New Zealand was a Labour councillor for Cowcaddens from 1937 till 1959.

Related Topics:
Edward Hunter - New Zealand - Labour - 1937 - 1959

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Cowcaddens also has a station on the Glasgow Subway system.

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