Rowan, 1892 Sherbrooke Castle Hotel Corner view of 'Matheran', Pollokshields Pollokshields Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. Remains of east window of Pollokshields Glencairn 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. Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church The stables there had stalls for horses on the both first and second floors with the top floor being used as a hay loft. North and west Glasgow Drumchapel Y. Peel Glen Team Y. Hill Team Derry Y. Linkwood Mad Squad Southdeen Young Team Nearby you can find 'Inchgarvie', another large villa designed by Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers around the same time as 'Matheran'. Eagle lectern at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church 1905 view of tramcar on route from Gordon Street to Pollokshields Communion Table at Pollokshields Parish Church, designed by William Gardner Rowan, 1912 The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre At the end of June 1894 the operation of the tramway was taken over by Glasgow Corporation who already owned and maintained the track. risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. 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 UP Church, Leslie Street This photograph of the house was taken in 1905, just after its completion. 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. Pollokshields UP Church, Leslie Street 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. Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", 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. Illustration of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 1904 The arches at the loggia are supported by cast-iron columns. Our friendly staff will always be on hand to help you get the most out of your visits. 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. Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. Photograph of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 2014 Corner view of 'Matheran', Pollokshields Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. Pollokshields Established Church, built at the corner of Shields Road and Albert Drive 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. Remains of east window of Pollokshields Glencairn Church 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." Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields 275 Maxwell Road, Glasgow, G41 1TE. Interior of 'Madrasa Taleem Ul Islam' mosque, Pollokshields Rowan, 1892 The house was first occupied in 1882 and was in use as a synogogue from 1928 to 1984. East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 Tracery on window of Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Pollokshields Congregational Church in Fotheringay Road was designed by architects Steele & Balfour in a modest Gothic style. It then became a private dwelling before assuming its current use as a mosque. Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive 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. Rev. Doorway at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church, flanked by carved figures I was delighted to present an illustrated talk as part of the 2018-2019 programme. 1905 view of tramcar on route from Gordon Street to Pollokshields It is a beautiful example of Edwardian domestic architecture, retaining all its original exterior features in pristine condition. Rowan and built in 1878 Pollokshields Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. 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 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. Rowan and built in 1878 Springkell Avenue faade of 'Matheran', Pollokshields St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive 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. 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. Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields 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. Pollokshields Burgh Hall, which was gifted to the district by Sir John Stirling Maxwell Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. Kriss is gone because of gangs, not just in Pollokshields but every area of our communities.". Exhibition Drawing of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1903 His design drawings were exhibited at the annual exhibition of the Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts in 1875. 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 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. First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation Doorway at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church, flanked by carved figures Pollokshields Burgh Hall, which was gifted to the district by Sir John Stirling Maxwell Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 2014 In 1938 the back of the building was enlarged; this meant that the last gallery in the spacious hall had to be sacrificed in order to permit the building of the extension. Rev. 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. 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. Rowan, 1892 Pollokshields Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. When it is completed the stonework and building style will make it blend in naturally with the beautiful houses erected a century earlier. Remains of east window of Pollokshields Glencairn Church Exhibition drawing of 'Matheran' at corner of Sherbrooke Avenue and Springkell Avenue 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. Three Asian gang members were jailed for life yesterday for the "savage and barbaric" racially motivated murder of a schoolboy in Glasgow who had been singled out because he was white. '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 arches at the loggia are supported by cast-iron columns. Michael. The aerial view shows South Bank completely overwhelmed - surrounded by Shields Railway Depot and modern housing developments. Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. There's no doubt that the murder of Kriss in the Pollokshields area of Glasgow was motivated by race. Name Status Population Census 2001-04-29 Population Census 2011-03-27 Population Estimate 2020-06-30; Pollokshields: Ward: 25,920: 27,070: 27,460: Alphonse Capone was born on January 17th, 1899, in Brooklyn, New York. Rowan, 1892 Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. 'Matheran' was occupied by the Glasgow School of Occupational Therapy before reverting to residential use at the end of 2002. Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, 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. Exhibition drawing of 'Matheran' at corner of Sherbrooke Avenue and Springkell Avenue The house was first occupied in 1882 and was in use as a synogogue from 1928 to 1984. 'Kelmscott' is an out-of-the ordinary villa situated in Springkell Avenue, close to the Sherbooke Castle Hotel. This photograph of Kelmscott from 2014 shows how well preserved the villa has been over the last hundred-plus years. Springkell Avenue faade of 'Matheran', Pollokshields Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. This photograph of Kelmscott from 2014 shows how well preserved the villa has been over the last hundred-plus years. This remnant can be viewed from Shields Road near the corner with Glencairn Drive. 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. East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. 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. Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields Pollokshields Established Church, built at the corner of Shields Road and Albert Drive 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. Corner view of 'Matheran', 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." East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. Communion Table at Pollokshields Parish Church, designed by William Gardner Rowan, 1912 Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church The villa displays an unusual combination of materials, blending typical Scottish red sandstone with very English mock-Tudor timber detailing. Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 Their drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1896. St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields Pollokshields is a conservation area which was developed in Victorian times according to a plan promoted by the original landowners, the Stirling-Maxwells of Pollok, whose association with the area goes as far back as 1270. It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation Public green space was provided by Maxwell Park which opened in 1890. Entrance to 'Matheran' from Springkell Avenue, "AD 1903" 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields The 121 is the last Bus that goes to Pollokshields in Glasgow. 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. View of Glencairn Drive with Pollokshields Glencairn Church in the distance Front view of Haggs Castle, 1933 The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. 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. He says: "Pollokshields has had a problem with gangs in the past. 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields He gave evidence for the Crown case as did Daanish Zahid. 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. It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation The architects of the house were Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers. The opening service for the church building was held on May 19, 1878. Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. Photograph of 'Norwoodville', Pollokshields, 2017 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. 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. 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. As well as racist violence, the gangs also had a reputation for drug dealing, car theft,. The garden shrubbery had just recently been planted, with the trees being mere saplings. Rowan and built in 1878 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." Nearby you can find 'Inchgarvie', another large villa designed by Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers around the same time as 'Matheran'. Imran Yaqub or "Minta" as he's known to friends agrees to meet me in Glasgow's West End. Further examples of exhibition drawings of large villas can be viewed at the Domestic Architecture of Glasgow's South Side page of this website. 31-year-old Jamie* had learned of the dawn raid van lurking in his street below from neighbours in his buildings group chat. Moonlight over Pollokshields Burgh Hall Rev. 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. Pollokshields Burgh Hall, which was gifted to the district by Sir John Stirling Maxwell Tracery on window of Pollokshields Parish Church This remnant can be viewed from Shields Road near the corner with Glencairn 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. This photograph of Kelmscott from 2014 shows how well preserved the villa has been over the last hundred-plus years. 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields The 15- year- old was abducted, stabbed 13 times and then doused with petrol before being set on fire. This photograph of the house was taken in 1905, just after its completion. Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. 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. Pollokshields Established Church, built at the corner of Shields Road and Albert Drive in 1878 Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. 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. 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 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. Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. 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. Photograph of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 2014 This remnant can be viewed from Shields Road near the corner with Glencairn Drive. East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot 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 former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields Entrance to 'Matheran' from Springkell Avenue, "AD 1903" 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, August 2016 'Kelmscott' is an out-of-the ordinary villa situated in Springkell Avenue, close to the Sherbooke Castle Hotel. Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. Doorway at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church, flanked by carved figures The Sherbrooke Castle Hotel was designed by architects, J.Thomson & R.Sandilands as a private residence, 'Rhuadsgeir', at 11 Sherbrooke Avenue. Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields Interior of 'Madrasa Taleem Ul Islam' mosque, Pollokshields It was restored as a dwelling house during Victorian times when modern day Pollokshields was being developed. Remains of east window of Pollokshields Glencairn Church Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 When it is completed the stonework and building style will make it blend in naturally with the beautiful houses erected a century earlier. View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church 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. The arches at the loggia are supported by cast-iron columns. Communion Table at Pollokshields Parish Church, designed by William Gardner Rowan, 1912 View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 'Kelmscott' is an out-of-the ordinary villa situated in Springkell Avenue, close to the Sherbooke Castle Hotel. 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. risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. The number of large villas was greatly expanded from the 1880's through to the completion of the planned suburb around 1910. 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 opening service for the church building was held on May 19, 1878. The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. 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.
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