Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church At the end of June 1894 the operation of the tramway was taken over by Glasgow Corporation who already owned and maintained the track. The ground for Maxwell Park was given by Sir John Stirling-Maxwell of Nether Pollok in 1888, and the park was formally opened at the same time. First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot View of Glencairn Drive with Pollokshields Glencairn Church in the distance The Sherbrooke Castle Hotel was designed by architects, J.Thomson & R.Sandilands as a private residence, 'Rhuadsgeir', at 11 Sherbrooke Avenue. It had a number of different uses before returning to its present use as a private residence in 1998. 0141 376 9138. First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot Nearby you can find 'Inchgarvie', another large villa designed by Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers around the same time as 'Matheran'. 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. It is a beautiful example of Edwardian domestic architecture, retaining all its original exterior features in pristine condition. Corner view of 'Matheran', Pollokshields List of gangs in Glasgow - Wikipedia Tracery on window of Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Neighbours got the word out, and very quickly the community, tenants groups, and anti-eviction groups . There is Sherbrooke Ave/Sherbrooke Dr/Sherbrooke Gdns,again covering a wide area. 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. Photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 2014 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. 'Matheran' was occupied by the Glasgow School of Occupational Therapy before reverting to residential use at the end of 2002. 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. Interior of 'Madrasa Taleem Ul Islam' mosque, Pollokshields Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields The villa displays an unusual combination of materials, blending typical Scottish red sandstone with very English mock-Tudor timber detailing. The description of Shiels Cottage matches the house shown as "L.Shiels" in the earlier map. This photograph of the house was taken in 1905, just after its completion. The house was first occupied in 1882 and was in use as a synogogue from 1928 to 1984. The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. His design drawings were exhibited at the annual exhibition of the Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts in 1875. Architect's elevation of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1910 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. Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields Drawing of 'Rhuadsgeir', later Sherbrooke Castle Hotel, 1896 Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. '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. It was restored as a dwelling house during Victorian times when modern day Pollokshields was being developed. Sherbrooke Castle Hotel A flat has been 'petrol bombed' following the murder of Omer Sadiq - Our Objectives The company has been formed to benefit the community of Pollokshields with the Call 0141 429 1919. 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. Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. 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. Drawings of the ruins of Haggs Castle before restoration Nearby you can find 'Inchgarvie', another large villa designed by Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers around the same time as 'Matheran'. The villa displays an unusual combination of materials, blending typical Scottish red sandstone with very English mock-Tudor timber detailing. Eagle lectern at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church 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. Pollokshields arms carved into stonework over entrance to Burgh Hall, with date of 1890 It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. Pollokshields Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. The opening service for the church building was held on May 19, 1878. Eagle lectern at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church No two villas were permitted to be exactly alike. Their drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1896. First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot Clifford's exhibition drawing of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 1900 The stables there had stalls for horses on the both first and second floors with the top floor being used as a hay loft. '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 West to Glasgow by train. The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. Architect, H.E. However not everyone is convinced Asian gang culture is diminishing. Front view of Haggs Castle, 1933 First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot It was insisted upon that the villas of Pollokshields were all built to different plans. Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. His design drawings were exhibited at the annual exhibition of the Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts in 1875. Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. Open topped tram in Nithsdale Road with Pollokshields Free Church in background View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 Their drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1896. Doorway at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church, flanked by carved figures Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, August 2016 'Inchgarvie' Sherbrooke Avenue, Pollokshields Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. 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. Architect's elevation of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1910 Their exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1904. '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'. Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1905 The arches at the loggia are supported by cast-iron columns. Pollokshields UP Church, Leslie Street 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." Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields Michael. 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. Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields Corner view of 'Matheran', Pollokshields Illustration of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 1904 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. Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. 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. First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 Springkell Avenue faade of 'Matheran', Pollokshields 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, August 2016 Pollokshields Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre 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. Nearby you can find 'Inchgarvie', another large villa designed by Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers around the same time as 'Matheran'. Pollokshields Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. B. Hutchison was the first recipient of this grant. 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 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 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." In 1849 Sir John Maxwell commissioned the noted architect David Rhind to draw up a Feuing Plan for the development of fields of Shiels Farm. Photograph of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 2014 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. The opening service for the church building was held on May 19, 1878. 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. Rev. 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. Tracery on window of Pollokshields Parish Church A top floor flat in a tenement block in Glasgow has been engulfed in flames. The house was first occupied in 1882 and was in use as a synogogue from 1928 to 1984. 22:40. University bound tramcar at junction of Nithsdale Road and St Andrew's Drive View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 Architect's elevation of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1910 Remains of east window of Pollokshields Glencairn Church 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. Night time view of floodlit Sherbrooke Castle Hotel Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. 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. Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. His design drawings were exhibited at the annual exhibition of the Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts in 1875. St Albert's original title was Albert Road Church, after Queen Victoria's consort, Prince Albert, rather than the German saint of the same name who is the current patron. This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. The architects of the house were Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers. Exhibition Drawing of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1903 0141 376 9138. Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 He offered his arresting officers two million rupees - about 200,000 - to spring him from the jail. St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. I was delighted to present an illustrated talk as part of the 2018-2019 programme. Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre 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. 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 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. With your help we can make it an even better place to live, work and raise our children in. Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 2014 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. Exhibition Drawing of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1903 The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 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. 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. Top floor tenement flat engulfed in flames in Glasgow | STV News Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church This remnant can be viewed from Shields Road near the corner with Glencairn Drive. Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. The house under construction, above, is situated in Sherbrooke Avenue. Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. Corner view of 'Matheran', Pollokshields They posed for the BBC cameras as though they hadn't a care in the world. Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields Remains of east window of Pollokshields Glencairn Church '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'. Clifford's exhibition drawing of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 1900 1905 view of tramcar on route from Gordon Street to Pollokshields 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 Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 Photograph of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 2014 It then became a private dwelling before assuming its current use as a mosque. 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, August 2016 But there is only so much you can tell people. Photograph of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 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. The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. Illustration of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 1904 By 1975 it was being used by the Social Work Department of Strathclyde Regional Council as an occupational day centre. Illustration of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 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. Pollokshields Congregational Church in Fotheringay Road was designed by architects Steele & Balfour in a modest Gothic style. Areas of Glasgow ranked by reported crimes Crimes reported April 2018 - March 2019 The blaze had started in the Strawberry and Spice Garden minimarket late on Sunday 10 November 2019. Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 2014 Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields The villa displays an unusual combination of materials, blending typical Scottish red sandstone with very English mock-Tudor timber detailing. The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. The future site of the large houses in the planned garden suburb is shown on the map as "(Part of) Titwood", around a steading named "Haggbowse" First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. (274) 8.00 FREE UK delivery. 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 church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. 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. The example, below, of early semi-detached houses in Pollokshields shows that the original dwellings were much more modest in size and in the extent of their garden grounds compared to those which would come later. Built in Ballochmyle Red Freestone, it was opened in 1890 by Sir John Stirling Maxwell, whose coat of arms is depicted in the entrance porch in the stone of the Hall and is recorded in marble in the floor. Michael. Architect's elevation of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1910 Rev. Pollokshields Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. It then became a private dwelling before assuming its current use as a mosque. 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields Remains of east window of Pollokshields Glencairn Church The map above shows Pollokshields consisting of a few rows of dwellings situated alongside the Glasgow, Paisley and Ardrossan Canal and the railway lines west of Shields Road. The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge The house under construction, above, is situated in Sherbrooke Avenue. This remnant can be viewed from Shields Road near the corner with Glencairn Drive. The villa displays an unusual combination of materials, blending typical Scottish red sandstone with very English mock-Tudor timber detailing. It offered an interesting contrast to the leafy avenues of large villas in the burgh of Pollokshields. East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. View of Glencairn Drive with Pollokshields Glencairn Church in the distance 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. 1905 view of tramcar on route from Gordon Street to Pollokshields Exhibition drawing of 'Matheran' at corner of Sherbrooke Avenue and Springkell Avenue Eagle lectern at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Front view of Haggs Castle, 1933 Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields Springkell Avenue faade of 'Matheran', Pollokshields risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. This remnant can be viewed from Shields Road near the corner with Glencairn Drive. New menswear 2 pc shalwar kameez and waistcoats just in. 18 Is Thorntonhall posh? 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. It is a beautiful example of Edwardian domestic architecture, retaining all its original exterior features in pristine condition. It was insisted upon that the villas of Pollokshields were all built to different plans. 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. 'Matheran' was occupied by the Glasgow School of Occupational Therapy before reverting to residential use at the end of 2002. 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. East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. 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. The foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. However, this ended in 1891 when, after being offered favourable tax terms, the residents of the burgh agreed to it becoming a suburb of the growing city of Glasgow. Architect's elevation of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1910 University bound tramcar at junction of Nithsdale Road and St Andrew's Drive Remains of east window of Pollokshields Glencairn Church 25. It then became a private dwelling before assuming its current use as a mosque. 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. Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. ", A friend who narrowly escaped from the gang, Jamie Wallace, said the schoolboy cried out: "I'm only 15, what did I do?". There's no doubt that the murder of Kriss in the Pollokshields area of Glasgow was motivated by race. Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Illustration of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 1904 Pollokshields UP Church, Leslie Street The architects of the house were Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers. 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. Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields 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." Architect's photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1915 Umar Ansari is a co-ordinator of youth work at the Youth Counselling Service Agency (YCSA). Illustration of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 1904 Today's convictions offer some consolation that justice has at last been done. It shows that the 'as-built' version was very close to that envisioned by the architect in the perspective drawing displayed two years earlier. Michael. Rowan, 1892 Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church pollokshields gangsters ncdot standard details - qocitsupport.com The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. 1926 view of semi-detached house at Pollokshields, now demolished 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. Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre Photograph of 'Norwoodville', Pollokshields, 2017 First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern.