Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, 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. Photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 2014 It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. Rev. Public green space was provided by Maxwell Park which opened in 1890. '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. Sherbrooke Castle Hotel Get involved. Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. 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 villa displays an unusual combination of materials, blending typical Scottish red sandstone with very English mock-Tudor timber detailing. At the end of June 1894 the operation of the tramway was taken over by Glasgow Corporation who already owned and maintained the track. 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. Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. 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. But after a long struggle they were caught. '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. The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. It offered an interesting contrast to the leafy avenues of large villas in the burgh of Pollokshields. Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. Here you will find fascinating unblocked games without flash. When it is completed the stonework and building style will make it blend in naturally with the beautiful houses erected a century earlier. The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. Open topped tram in Nithsdale Road with Pollokshields Free Church in background Open topped tram in Nithsdale Road with Pollokshields Free Church in background This photograph of the house was taken in 1905, just after its completion. Rev. Today's verdicts mean that none of the five members of the Asian gang who abducted tortured and murdered Kriss have escaped justice. Photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 2014 1920's view of Kenmure Street, Pollokshields This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields 16 Is . The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. Pollokshields Congregational Church in Fotheringay Road was designed by architects Steele & Balfour in a modest Gothic style. 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. '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. Michael. Interior of 'Madrasa Taleem Ul Islam' mosque, Pollokshields Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields 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. Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. Haggs Castle in St Andrew's Drive was originally built as a defensive tower house in the 1580's. The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge The house was first occupied in 1882 and was in use as a synogogue from 1928 to 1984. B. Hutchison was the first recipient of this grant. Pollokshields Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. Night time view of floodlit Sherbrooke Castle Hotel Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields It offered an interesting contrast to the leafy avenues of large villas in the burgh of Pollokshields. Monday. University bound tramcar at junction of Nithsdale Road and St Andrew's Drive 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. Doorway at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church, flanked by carved figures Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. Nisbet's exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1903. Rowan and built in 1878 Exhibition drawing of 'Matheran' at corner of Sherbrooke Avenue and Springkell Avenue 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. Further examples of exhibition drawings of large villas can be viewed at the Domestic Architecture of Glasgow's South Side page of this website. Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields 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. This photograph of Kelmscott from 2014 shows how well preserved the villa has been over the last hundred-plus years. Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church Architect's drawing of 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, 1893 risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. Illustration of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 1904 This apartment is a beautiful two bedroom property at the stunning Merchants Gate development in Pollokshields. I was delighted to present an illustrated talk as part of the 2018-2019 programme. The opening service for the church building was held on May 19, 1878. The foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. Architect's elevation of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1910 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields Photograph of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 2014 Drawings of the ruins of Haggs Castle before restoration Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 2014 The opening service for the church building was held on May 19, 1878. Pollokshields Pollokshields has as much to offer as the more touristy Glasgow west end and city centre from an architectural, environmental and social history point of view but is less known. Pollokshields has three open railway stations: Maxwell Park, Pollokshields East and Pollokshields West, all on the Cathcart Circle Line. Exhibition Drawing of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1903 Hundred gathered at Elbow Beachsoldiers, sailors, Bermuda . Sir John Maxwell, the 8th baronet, built a bridge over the canal and railway lines at Shields Road, linking Kinning Park to the present day St Andrews Drive. Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields Their drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1896. 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. Rev. As he sentenced the men to minimum sentences of 25, 22, and 23 years respectively, the schoolboy's mother, Angela, shouted out: "You bastards!". Interior of 'Madrasa Taleem Ul Islam' mosque, Pollokshields 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. The south balcony is reached by a staircase from the east porch. At the end of June 1894 the operation of the tramway was taken over by Glasgow Corporation who already owned and maintained the track. 'Matheran' was occupied by the Glasgow School of Occupational Therapy before reverting to residential use at the end of 2002. Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre 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. Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields The opening service for the church building was held on May 19, 1878. Moonlight over Pollokshields Burgh Hall Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot 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. 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. Plot 32, Merchants Gate, 69 Springkell Avenue, Pollokshields, Glasgow G41 3EB. Open topped tram in Nithsdale Road with Pollokshields Free Church in background 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. Remains of east window of Pollokshields Glencairn Church The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. Nice area though It shows that the 'as-built' version was very close to that envisioned by the architect in the perspective drawing displayed two years earlier. Open topped tram in Nithsdale Road with Pollokshields Free Church in background Night time view of floodlit Sherbrooke Castle Hotel This photograph of Kelmscott from 2014 shows how well preserved the villa has been over the last hundred-plus years. Their drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1896. Aerial view of "South Bank" and surrounding modern developments It offered an interesting contrast to the leafy avenues of large villas in the burgh of Pollokshields. The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Engraving of restored Haggs Castle The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. Pollokshields Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. This engraving dates from 1829 before Pollokshields had been developed. The villa displays an unusual combination of materials, blending typical Scottish red sandstone with very English mock-Tudor timber detailing. Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church The only remaining building shown in this section of the old map is South Bank a detached villa on the north side of St Andrews Drive which is now a Sikh Temple. Springkell Avenue faade of 'Matheran', Pollokshields '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. 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. 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, August 2016 The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. Springkell Avenue faade of 'Matheran', 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. 1905 view of tramcar on route from Gordon Street to Pollokshields Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 Michael. Pollokshields Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. There were also trees planted on the kerbsides of the broad avenues to add to the overall greenery and give some spectacular autumn colour. The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. Photograph of 'Norwoodville', Pollokshields, 2017 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. East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. 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. 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. Tracery on window of Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church 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. Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 2014 Pollokshields UP Church, Leslie Street Rowan and built in 1878 Compare prices of UK trains and check train schedule & Stoneleigh to Berney Arms train times on Trip.com today! Doorway at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church, flanked by carved figures View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 Social and Cocktail have created bespoke packages for Pollokshields Burgh Hall, ensuring your event has a high standard of bar service. I was delighted to present an illustrated talk as part of the 2018-2019 programme. Communion Table at Pollokshields Parish Church, designed by William Gardner Rowan, 1912 'Norwoodville' in Nithsdale Road is a typical Pollokshields style detached cream sandstone villa which has been converted for use as a mosque, known as 'Madrasa Taleem Ul Islam'. Pollokshields Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. In March 2004, local white youth Kriss Donald was abducted from Kenmure Street in Pollokshields, then tortured and murdered in a racially motivated attack. There were also trees planted on the kerbsides of the broad avenues to add to the overall greenery and give some spectacular autumn colour. B. Hutchison was the first recipient of this grant. Their drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1896. Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built 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. Exhibition drawing of 'Matheran' at corner of Sherbrooke Avenue and Springkell Avenue Drawings of the ruins of Haggs Castle before restoration Night time view of floodlit Sherbrooke Castle Hotel "; Two of the men hid in a small village 10 miles from Tobateksingh, The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites, How the world's oldest clove tree defied an empire, Why Royal Ballet principal Sergei Polunin quit, Investigations correspondent, BBC Scotland, A look back on how Kriss Donald's killers were brought to justice, Tourists flock to 'Jesus's tomb' in Kashmir. University bound tramcar at junction of Nithsdale Road and St Andrew's Drive It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. Rev. There were also trees planted on the kerbsides of the broad avenues to add to the overall greenery and give some spectacular autumn colour. I was delighted to present an illustrated talk as part of the 2018-2019 programme. This photograph of Kelmscott from 2014 shows how well preserved the villa has been over the last hundred-plus years. He says: "Pollokshields has had a problem with gangs in the past. The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. Rowan, 1892 The arches at the loggia are supported by cast-iron columns. 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. Pollokshields Established Church, built at the corner of Shields Road and Albert Drive in 1878 Interior of 'Madrasa Taleem Ul Islam' mosque, Pollokshields Photograph of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 2014 Design for a Double villa at Pollokshields, c.1858 Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1905 risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. The architects of the house were Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers. Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 2014 The stables there had stalls for horses on the both first and second floors with the top floor being used as a hay loft. 'Kelmscott' is an out-of-the ordinary villa situated in Springkell Avenue, close to the Sherbooke Castle Hotel. Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 2014 Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 2014 Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. The house was first occupied in 1882 and was in use as a synogogue from 1928 to 1984. Regina was introduced as Chairman for the evening. 'Kelmscott' is an out-of-the ordinary villa situated in Springkell Avenue, close to the Sherbooke Castle Hotel. 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries Searching for Stoneleigh to Berney Arms train with cheap tickets? Sherbrooke Castle Hotel 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, August 2016 View of "South Bank", the only surviving house shown the north side of the map The original horse tram depot at Copelawhill was built in stages from 1894 to the designs of W. Clark with trams garaged at ground level and stabling for the horses on the first floor. The 121 is the last Bus that goes to Pollokshields in Glasgow. Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church The aerial view shows South Bank completely overwhelmed - surrounded by Shields Railway Depot and modern housing developments. Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. The stables there had stalls for horses on the both first and second floors with the top floor being used as a hay loft. The arches at the loggia are supported by cast-iron columns. Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive pollokshields gangsters. 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, 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. View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 Photograph of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 2014 Tracery on window of Pollokshields Parish Church The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. This photograph of the house was taken in 1905, just after its completion. Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields Nisbet's exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1903. View of Glencairn Drive with Pollokshields Glencairn Church in the distance This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. Entrance to 'Matheran' from Springkell Avenue, "AD 1903" Exhibition drawing of 'Matheran' at corner of Sherbrooke Avenue and Springkell Avenue At the end of June 1894 the operation of the tramway was taken over by Glasgow Corporation who already owned and maintained the track. Photograph of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 2014 Photograph of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 2014 The villa displays an unusual combination of materials, blending typical Scottish red sandstone with very English mock-Tudor timber detailing. The stables there had stalls for horses on the both first and second floors with the top floor being used as a hay loft. Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. This description from 1841 of a train journey on the newly opened Glasgow and Ayrshire Railway describes the train passing under the bridge at Shields Road, then described as the road leading "from the Paisley road to Pollokshaws". Public green space was provided by Maxwell Park which opened in 1890. The garden shrubbery had just recently been planted, with the trees being mere saplings. Map showing "Cottages" and "Villas" in the earliest part of Pollokshields at Shields Bridge Pollokshields Congregational Church in Fotheringay Road was designed by architects Steele & Balfour in a modest Gothic style. Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge Photograph of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 2014 The architecture is mixed Gothic with an early English tower with tabernacles above the broaches of the spire at the southwest comer of the building. Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. 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. First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, 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. Rowan and built in 1878 This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields 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. Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries 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. He is thought to have offered police officers a bride in the region of 200,000. Tracery on window of Pollokshields Parish Church Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields Exhibition drawing of 'Matheran' at corner of Sherbrooke Avenue and Springkell Avenue 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. 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. Photograph of newly built Sherbrooke Church, 1900 22:40. The opening service for the church building was held on May 19, 1878. Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries This photograph of the house was taken in 1905, just after its completion. 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. 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.
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