Contact me, Domestic Architecture of Glasgow's South Side. Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. 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 church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. 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. View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 The foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. Photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 2014 0141 276 1685. libraries@glasgowlife.org.uk. Umar Ansari is a co-ordinator of youth work at the Youth Counselling Service Agency (YCSA). Eagle lectern at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church 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. B. Hutchison was the first recipient of this grant. Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields '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. Pollokshields Congregational Church in Fotheringay Road was designed by architects Steele & Balfour in a modest Gothic style. Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. Night time view of floodlit Sherbrooke Castle Hotel Drawings of the ruins of Haggs Castle before restoration 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. 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. The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. Map showing "Cottages" and "Villas" in the earliest part of Pollokshields at Shields Bridge There were also trees planted on the kerbsides of the broad avenues to add to the overall greenery and give some spectacular autumn colour. 1920's view of Kenmure Street, Pollokshields Open topped tram in Nithsdale Road with Pollokshields Free Church in background Pollokshields Congregational Church in Fotheringay Road was designed by architects Steele & Balfour in a modest Gothic style. risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. 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 Sherbrooke Castle Hotel was designed by architects, J.Thomson & R.Sandilands as a private residence, 'Rhuadsgeir', at 11 Sherbrooke Avenue. At that time, the club also fielded a football team, Clydesdale, which were runners-up to Queen's Park in the first Scottish Cup final in 1874, after many associated with the club had been instrumental in the foundation of the Scottish Football Association. 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 Pollokshields Parish Church Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1905 When it is completed the stonework and building style will make it blend in naturally with the beautiful houses erected a century earlier. It is a beautiful example of Edwardian domestic architecture, retaining all its original exterior features in pristine condition. 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 I was delighted to present an illustrated talk as part of the 2018-2019 programme. The arches at the loggia are supported by cast-iron columns. As more immigrants arrived and the community spread, more gangs emerged in Pollokshields, Govanhill, Woodlands and along Paisley Road West. Pollokshields Parish Church of the Church of Scotland was built as Pollokshields Established Church by Robert Baldie in 18771878. 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. Pollokshields UP Church, Leslie Street Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. Searching for train tickets from Weinan to Xuangang? At the end of June 1894 the operation of the tramway was taken over by Glasgow Corporation who already owned and maintained the track. Interior of 'Madrasa Taleem Ul Islam' mosque, Pollokshields Interior of 'Madrasa Taleem Ul Islam' mosque, Pollokshields Pollokshields Established Church, built at the corner of Shields Road and Albert Drive in 1878 Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 His design drawings were exhibited at the annual exhibition of the Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts in 1875. 'Kelmscott' is an out-of-the ordinary villa situated in Springkell Avenue, close to the Sherbooke Castle Hotel. Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 Michael. Architect's photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1915 It offered an interesting contrast to the leafy avenues of large villas in the burgh of Pollokshields. Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot 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. 1920's view of Kenmure Street, Pollokshields Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. Photograph of 'Norwoodville', Pollokshields, 2017 Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. Pollokshields Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. When it is completed the stonework and building style will make it blend in naturally with the beautiful houses erected a century earlier. Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. Photograph of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 2014 Trains Pollokshields West to Glasgow | Cheap Tickets & Times - Trainline The aerial view shows South Bank completely overwhelmed - surrounded by Shields Railway Depot and modern housing developments. 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. 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 fire Daylight pictures show devastation from huge Glasgow blaze that saw building collapse. Remains of east window of Pollokshields Glencairn Church 4 bedroom flat for sale Forth Street, Flat 2/2, Pollokshields, Glasgow, G41 2TA. Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. Photograph of 'Norwoodville', Pollokshields, 2017 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. It shows that the 'as-built' version was very close to that envisioned by the architect in the perspective drawing displayed two years earlier. Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. Tracery on window of Pollokshields Parish Church 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields Pollokshields Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. The Sherbrooke Castle Hotel was designed by architects, J.Thomson & R.Sandilands as a private residence, 'Rhuadsgeir', at 11 Sherbrooke Avenue. First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation Michael. Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. Entrance to 'Matheran' from Springkell Avenue, "AD 1903" Their drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1896. This photograph of the house was taken in 1905, just after its completion. Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. 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. Pollokshields Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. The villa displays an unusual combination of materials, blending typical Scottish red sandstone with very English mock-Tudor timber detailing. View of Glencairn Drive with Pollokshields Glencairn Church in the distance Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries All three claimed that they returned to Britain voluntarily but according to sources the men "did not fancy" prison conditions in Pakistan.Community leaders believe the convictions will allow the diverse populations of Pollokshields to "move on". The foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. 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 stables there had stalls for horses on the both first and second floors with the top floor being used as a hay loft. Exhibition Drawing of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1903 Pollokshields Established Church, built at the corner of Shields Road and Albert Drive in 1878 Clifford's exhibition drawing of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 1900 There were also trees planted on the kerbsides of the broad avenues to add to the overall greenery and give some spectacular autumn colour. View of Glencairn Drive with Pollokshields Glencairn Church in the distance Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1905 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. Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. View of Glencairn Drive with Pollokshields Glencairn Church in the distance Their drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1896. risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Springkell Avenue faade of 'Matheran', Pollokshields [5][6] The case drew attention to the issue of Asian gang culture and associated crime and violence in the area. East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot Entrance to 'Matheran' from Springkell Avenue, "AD 1903" Entrance to 'Matheran' from Springkell Avenue, "AD 1903" 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 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. St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive 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 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." Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. It is a beautiful example of Edwardian domestic architecture, retaining all its original exterior features in pristine condition. Architect, H.E. East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. 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. This remnant can be viewed from Shields Road near the corner with Glencairn Drive. Night time view of floodlit Sherbrooke Castle Hotel Pollokshields, City of Glasgow Search by location, postcode or keyword. First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation As he lay in agony he was bottled on the head and attacked with a wheel brace. Save both money and time with Trip.com. 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". 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. View of Glencairn Drive with Pollokshields Glencairn Church in the distance 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. Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 His design drawings were exhibited at the annual exhibition of the Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts in 1875. Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. 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. '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. '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'. The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. I was delighted to present an illustrated talk as part of the 2018-2019 programme. Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields Drawings of the ruins of Haggs Castle before restoration Hard-hitting drama in which Maurice Colbourne plays John Kline, a former SAS operative and convicted criminal who is released from prison and recruited to act as an undercover agent within Birmingham's underworld. 'Inchgarvie' Sherbrooke Avenue, Pollokshields 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. Their exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1904. Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. The opening service for the church building was held on May 19, 1878. Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. 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. Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre The architects of the house were Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers. Pollokshields Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields 'Matheran' was occupied by the Glasgow School of Occupational Therapy before reverting to residential use at the end of 2002. This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 Communion Table at Pollokshields Parish Church, designed by William Gardner Rowan, 1912 View of Glencairn Drive with Pollokshields Glencairn Church in the distance 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 Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. 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. 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." Entrance to 'Matheran' from Springkell Avenue, "AD 1903" It shows that the 'as-built' version was very close to that envisioned by the architect in the perspective drawing displayed two years earlier. First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation Doorway at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church, flanked by carved figures 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields Remains of east window of Pollokshields Glencairn Church With your help we can make it an even better place to live, work and raise our children in. Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields '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. Entrance to 'Matheran' from Springkell Avenue, "AD 1903" Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries Rowan, 1892 Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. 'Matheran' was occupied by the Glasgow School of Occupational Therapy before reverting to residential use at the end of 2002. Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge 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. University bound tramcar at junction of Nithsdale Road and St Andrew's Drive Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. Interior of 'Madrasa Taleem Ul Islam' mosque, Pollokshields The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. Pollokshields Congregational Church in Fotheringay Road was designed by architects Steele & Balfour in a modest Gothic style. The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. Detached villa, built 1886, as part of later development in Avenues west of St Andrews Drive, Pollokshields This photograph of the house was taken in 1905, just after its completion. View on map. The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 Pollokshields Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. He was using the base to run a credit card fraud operation in the UK. 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. Open topped tram in Nithsdale Road with Pollokshields Free Church in background 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 opening service for the church building was held on May 19, 1878. Photograph of 'Norwoodville', Pollokshields, 2017 '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. Houses for sale in Pollokshields, City of Glasgow from Savills, world leading estate agents. First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. Rowan and built in 1878 Daanish Zahid, Imran Shahid, Zeeshan Shahid and Mohammed Faisal Mustaq were later found guilty of racially motivated murder and sentenced to life Between 30 and 40 youths set off fireworks randomly, which caused damage to windows and struck passing cars between Herriet Street and Albert Drive at around 10.20pm. Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church 'Kelmscott' is an out-of-the ordinary villa situated in Springkell Avenue, close to the Sherbooke Castle Hotel. 1920's view of Kenmure Street, Pollokshields B. Hutchison was the first recipient of this grant. Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive 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 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. They managed to get to the roof of the building they were in and across the roofs of neighbouring houses before fleeing to the fields nearby. Michael. First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Drawings of the ruins of Haggs Castle before restoration The timber roof of the side aisles and the main trusses add to the grandeur of the interior. Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1905 As the community got larger and moved to different parts of the city gangs began to operate from Pollokshields, Govanhill, Woodlands and Paisley Road West. Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive The stables there had stalls for horses on the both first and second floors with the top floor being used as a hay loft. Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Photograph of newly built Sherbrooke Church, 1900 East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. The house was first occupied in 1882 and was in use as a synogogue from 1928 to 1984. Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 This remnant can be viewed from Shields Road near the corner with Glencairn Drive. Remains of east window of Pollokshields Glencairn Church It was insisted upon that the villas of Pollokshields were all built to different plans. Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields 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. Michael.