Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 St Ninian's was the south side's first Episcopal church, predating the much larger and grander St Margaret's in Newlands by half a century. The site of the building was donated by Sir John Maxwell, along with an annuity of 100 in perpetuity to "the clergyman of the first Episcopal Church that should be built and consecrated on his lands or on lands adjacent to his." The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. Glasgow City - Pollokshields driving directions - journey, distance Nearby you can find 'Inchgarvie', another large villa designed by Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers around the same time as 'Matheran'. Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge Drawings of the ruins of Haggs Castle before restoration This remnant can be viewed from Shields Road near the corner with Glencairn Drive. The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. Photograph of newly built Sherbrooke Church, 1900 The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. Aerial view of "South Bank" and surrounding modern developments From 1872, prior to the establishment of the municipal transport system, horse drawn trams had been operated in by the Glasgow Tramway and Omnibus Company. At the end of June 1894 the operation of the tramway was taken over by Glasgow Corporation who already owned and maintained the track. B. Hutchison was the first recipient of this grant. The foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. Communion Table at Pollokshields Parish Church, designed by William Gardner Rowan, 1912 Michael. The architects of the house were Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers. The exhibition drawings of the two massive villas were displayed side-by-side at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1904. The foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Aerial view of Maxwell Square, the little park at the centre of East Pollokshields The body of the church was was destroyed by fire in 1988, leaving the east window (below) as the last remaining part of the building. B. Hutchison was the first recipient of this grant. Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields Pollokshields Burgh Hall, which was gifted to the district by Sir John Stirling Maxwell Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 The body of the church was was destroyed by fire in 1988, leaving the east window (below) as the last remaining part of the building. When it is completed the stonework and building style will make it blend in naturally with the beautiful houses erected a century earlier. Nearby you can find 'Inchgarvie', another large villa designed by Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers around the same time as 'Matheran'. Pollokshields Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. St Ninian's Episcopal Church at the corner of Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road was designed by architect David Thomson (1831-1910), who was also responsible for many of the tenement blocks of East Pollokshields. The stables there had stalls for horses on the both first and second floors with the top floor being used as a hay loft. B. Hutchison was the first recipient of this grant. I was delighted to present an illustrated talk as part of the 2018-2019 programme. Rear view of Haggs Castle and associated outbuildings on the old road from Pollokshaws to Govan 275 Maxwell Road, Glasgow, G41 1TE. It then became a private dwelling before assuming its current use as a mosque. The house was first occupied in 1882 and was in use as a synogogue from 1928 to 1984. 'Ardtornish' was designed by James Miller in an Anglified Arts & Crafts style, very different from his later Chicago inspired commercial architecture which graced Glasgow city centre in the inter-war years of the twentieth century. I was delighted to present an illustrated talk as part of the 2018-2019 programme. From 1872, prior to the establishment of the municipal transport system, horse drawn trams had been operated in by the Glasgow Tramway and Omnibus Company. The site of the building was donated by Sir John Maxwell, along with an annuity of 100 in perpetuity to "the clergyman of the first Episcopal Church that should be built and consecrated on his lands or on lands adjacent to his." Remains of east window of Pollokshields Glencairn Church Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 Thursday, 4th November 2021, 2:28 pm. Further examples of exhibition drawings of large villas can be viewed at the Domestic Architecture of Glasgow's South Side page of this website. 'Matheran' is one of the largest and finest villas in the area, situated on a commanding site at the corner of Sherbrooke Avenue and Springkell Avenue. Our Objectives The company has been formed to benefit the community of Pollokshields with the Asian gangs have been a fixture in Glasgow since the early 60's. Doorway at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church, flanked by carved figures St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Remains of east window of Pollokshields Glencairn Church East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. Illustration of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 1904 This earliest part of Pollokshields was redeveloped in the late 1960's and early 1970's when the old houses were replaced with blocks of flats. Photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 2014 The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. The site of the building was donated by Sir John Maxwell, along with an annuity of 100 in perpetuity to "the clergyman of the first Episcopal Church that should be built and consecrated on his lands or on lands adjacent to his." Photograph of newly built Sherbrooke Church, 1900 Architect's photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1915 Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church An unexpected feature of the Tramway is a surviving equestrian staircase which led to 8 stables on the first floor with 36 horses per stable. During the trial Zeeshan Shahid took the stand to deny any involvement in the murder and insisted he had travelled to Pakistan on business. Communion Table at Pollokshields Parish Church, designed by William Gardner Rowan, 1912 Exhibition drawing of 'Matheran' at corner of Sherbrooke Avenue and Springkell Avenue It was formally opened on April 18th, 1903 and is currently used by Hutchesons Grammar School as the 'Fotheringay Centre', a theatre/ concert hall with ancillary accommodation for lectures and seminars. Their exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1904. The foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. Springkell Avenue faade of 'Matheran', Pollokshields Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries If you are lucky enough to find a development plot for a new house in the Conservation Area, Glasgow City Council will ensure that it is built in the style of the existing properties surrounding it. Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. It is a beautiful example of Edwardian domestic architecture, retaining all its original exterior features in pristine condition. You dont get a nickname as good as The Kim Kardashian of Organised Crime unless you deserve it. Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. 1905 view of tramcar on route from Gordon Street to Pollokshields St Ninian's was the south side's first Episcopal church, predating the much larger and grander St Margaret's in Newlands by half a century. It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. Pollokshields UP Church, Leslie Street Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. Architect's elevation of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1910 East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. Detached villa, built 1886, as part of later development in Avenues west of St Andrews Drive, Pollokshields Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. Interior of 'Madrasa Taleem Ul Islam' mosque, Pollokshields The foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. Rev. Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot An unexpected feature of the Tramway is a surviving equestrian staircase which led to 8 stables on the first floor with 36 horses per stable. Compare prices of UK trains and check train schedule & Stoneleigh to Berney Arms train times on Trip.com today! Remains of east window of Pollokshields Glencairn Church Architect's drawing of 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, 1893 Michael. Photograph of 'Norwoodville', Pollokshields, 2017 risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. Rowan and built in 1878 Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. At the end of June 1894 the operation of the tramway was taken over by Glasgow Corporation who already owned and maintained the track. Springkell Avenue faade of 'Matheran', Pollokshields Pollokshields UP Church, Leslie Street Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive It was built as an up-market tenemental area of large flats with facilities such as shops and schools, which were lacking in the garden suburb. The architect, John Nisbet, skilfully fused elements of the then fashionable Arts and Crafts style with the familiar Scots Baronial style to seen throught West Pollokshields. Photograph of newly built Sherbrooke Church, 1900 The Corporation had decided in 1897 to convert the tram system to electric traction and the following year the Springburn route was the first to be electrified. Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. Exhibition drawing of 'Matheran' at corner of Sherbrooke Avenue and Springkell Avenue The stables there had stalls for horses on the both first and second floors with the top floor being used as a hay loft. St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive 1905 view of tramcar on route from Gordon Street to Pollokshields Entrance to 'Matheran' from Springkell Avenue, "AD 1903" Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields It shows that the 'as-built' version was very close to that envisioned by the architect in the perspective drawing displayed two years earlier. Some of them don't want to listen. Architect's drawing of 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, 1893 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, August 2016 The Sherbrooke Castle Hotel was designed by architects, J.Thomson & R.Sandilands as a private residence, 'Rhuadsgeir', at 11 Sherbrooke Avenue. Pollokshields Established Church, built at the corner of Shields Road and Albert Drive in 1878 Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. Further examples of exhibition drawings of large villas can be viewed at the Domestic Architecture of Glasgow's South Side page of this website. Rowan, 1892 View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church The foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. Tracery on window of Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church From 1872, prior to the establishment of the municipal transport system, horse drawn trams had been operated in by the Glasgow Tramway and Omnibus Company. The house under construction, above, is situated in Sherbrooke Avenue. 'Ardtornish' was designed by James Miller in an Anglified Arts & Crafts style, very different from his later Chicago inspired commercial architecture which graced Glasgow city centre in the inter-war years of the twentieth century. Pollokshields Community Council Pollokshields is our passion. 1920's view of Kenmure Street, Pollokshields The first phase of the development progressed over the next 25 years, leading to Pollokshields acheiving the status of an independent burgh for a short period from 1876 to 1891, after which it became part of the city of Glasgow. But a matter of weeks into his new flat and he was under surveillance by Special Branch officers. It was restored as a dwelling house during Victorian times when modern day Pollokshields was being developed. The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. The house under construction, above, is situated in Sherbrooke Avenue. From 1872, prior to the establishment of the municipal transport system, horse drawn trams had been operated in by the Glasgow Tramway and Omnibus Company. The map above was surveyed about 30 years before the engraving and shows the farm buildings at "Shiels" situated on the hilltop (or knowe) at the present day junction of Shields Road and Albert Drive. This photograph of the house was taken in 1905, just after its completion. First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built 'Inchgarvie' Sherbrooke Avenue, Pollokshields First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields The exhibition drawings of the two massive villas were displayed side-by-side at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1904. Sherbrooke Castle Hotel The prosecution said the car contained Imran Shahid, his brother, Zeeshan Shahid, nicknamed "Crazy" who was driving, their cousin Daanish Zahid, Mohammed "Becks" Mustaq and Zahid Mohammed. It was built as an up-market tenemental area of large flats with facilities such as shops and schools, which were lacking in the garden suburb. Michael. Nearby you can find 'Inchgarvie', another large villa designed by Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers around the same time as 'Matheran'. The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. One meeting took place at the funeral in Cairo of the Palestinian leader, Yasser Arafat. Further examples of exhibition drawings of large villas can be viewed at the Domestic Architecture of Glasgow's South Side page of this website. St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Pollokshields Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. Cemetery. The garden shrubbery had just recently been planted, with the trees being mere saplings. St Ninian's Episcopal Church at the corner of Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road was designed by architect David Thomson (1831-1910), who was also responsible for many of the tenement blocks of East Pollokshields. At the end of June 1894 the operation of the tramway was taken over by Glasgow Corporation who already owned and maintained the track. Front view of Haggs Castle, 1933 Tracery on window of Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Corner view of 'Matheran', Pollokshields Entrance to 'Matheran' from Springkell Avenue, "AD 1903" Pollokshields Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. Architect's photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1915 This description of a train journey passing through Pollokshields in 1852 gives an impression of the area before and after the development of the sandstone villas. Architect's photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1915 If you are lucky enough to find a development plot for a new house in the Conservation Area, Glasgow City Council will ensure that it is built in the style of the existing properties surrounding it. Pollokshields Congregational Church in Fotheringay Road was designed by architects Steele & Balfour in a modest Gothic style. Illustration of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 1904 1920's view of Kenmure Street, Pollokshields Nearby you can find 'Inchgarvie', another large villa designed by Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers around the same time as 'Matheran'. The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. (274) 8.00 FREE UK delivery. This remnant can be viewed from Shields Road near the corner with Glencairn Drive. In fact, as a councillor he was besieged by locals demanding that he do something about the gangs. Rowan, 1892 View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 Glasgow , Glasgow City, G41 Scotland Show Map. Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. The arches at the loggia are supported by cast-iron columns. Rev. Rev. In 1851 residential development began along the road which ran parallel to the canal and the railway near the site of Shiels Cottage at Laigh (Scots for Low) Shiels. Rowan, 1892 If you are lucky enough to find a development plot for a new house in the Conservation Area, Glasgow City Council will ensure that it is built in the style of the existing properties surrounding it. 1920's view of Kenmure Street, Pollokshields First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation His charred and semi-clothed body was found in the foetal position the following day, on a walkway on the bank of the Clyde. Try to defeat your opponent as quickly as possible in this epic online shooting game. St Ninian's Episcopal Church at the corner of Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road was designed by architect David Thomson (1831-1910), who was also responsible for many of the tenement blocks of East Pollokshields. Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields Doorway at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church, flanked by carved figures risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, August 2016 Aerial view of "South Bank" and surrounding modern developments Michael. East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. St Ninian's was the south side's first Episcopal church, predating the much larger and grander St Margaret's in Newlands by half a century. Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. It offered an interesting contrast to the leafy avenues of large villas in the burgh of Pollokshields. Architect's elevation of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1910 Rev. This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built The Corporation had decided in 1897 to convert the tram system to electric traction and the following year the Springburn route was the first to be electrified. From 1872, prior to the establishment of the municipal transport system, horse drawn trams had been operated in by the Glasgow Tramway and Omnibus Company. Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. This photograph of Kelmscott from 2014 shows how well preserved the villa has been over the last hundred-plus years. It was built as an up-market tenemental area of large flats with facilities such as shops and schools, which were lacking in the garden suburb. He says the problem with gangs in the area has been going on for more than 10 years. It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. Corner view of 'Matheran', Pollokshields Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 2014 Pollokshields UP Church, Leslie Street Photograph of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 2014 Pollokshields Congregational Church in Fotheringay Road was designed by architects Steele & Balfour in a modest Gothic style. The arches at the loggia are supported by cast-iron columns. St Ninian's Episcopal Church at the corner of Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road was designed by architect David Thomson (1831-1910), who was also responsible for many of the tenement blocks of East Pollokshields. 275 Maxwell Road, Glasgow, G41 1TE. The body of the church was was destroyed by fire in 1988, leaving the east window (below) as the last remaining part of the building. Photograph of newly built Sherbrooke Church, 1900 It was formally opened on April 18th, 1903 and is currently used by Hutchesons Grammar School as the 'Fotheringay Centre', a theatre/ concert hall with ancillary accommodation for lectures and seminars. Corner view of 'Matheran', Pollokshields Photograph of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 2014 'Inchgarvie' Sherbrooke Avenue, Pollokshields View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. This remnant can be viewed from Shields Road near the corner with Glencairn Drive. Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. its good to know that old fashioned workmanship is still around in Glasgow and traditional construction skills haven't been completely overtaken by the modern world. Interior of 'Madrasa Taleem Ul Islam' mosque, Pollokshields Night time view of floodlit Sherbrooke Castle Hotel Pollokshields Congregational Church in Fotheringay Road was designed by architects Steele & Balfour in a modest Gothic style. This photograph of Kelmscott from 2014 shows how well preserved the villa has been over the last hundred-plus years. The house under construction, above, is situated in Sherbrooke Avenue. Aerial view of Maxwell Square, the little park at the centre of East Pollokshields The arches at the loggia are supported by cast-iron columns. 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