He says: "My knee will never be the same again. 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. ", Repeal the Terrorism Acts Defend our Civil Liberties. '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 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 This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. Eagle lectern at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Photograph of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 2014 Architect's photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1915 If you are lucky enough to find a development plot for a new house in the Conservation Area, Glasgow City Council will ensure that it is built in the style of the existing properties surrounding it. Rowan, 1892 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. 'Kelmscott' is an out-of-the ordinary villa situated in Springkell Avenue, close to the Sherbooke Castle Hotel. Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. Pollokshields Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. 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. First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation 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. risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. The villa displays an unusual combination of materials, blending typical Scottish red sandstone with very English mock-Tudor timber detailing. 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." Michael. Rev. 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. It was insisted upon that the villas of Pollokshields were all built to different plans. Exhibition Drawing of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1903 Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 Moonlight over Pollokshields Burgh Hall It offered an interesting contrast to the leafy avenues of large villas in the burgh of Pollokshields. The house was first occupied in 1882 and was in use as a synogogue from 1928 to 1984. Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. Exhibition drawing of 'Matheran' at corner of Sherbrooke Avenue and Springkell Avenue 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. 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 church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. 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 Tracery on window of Pollokshields Parish Church risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. Corner view of 'Matheran', Pollokshields View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 This apartment is a beautiful two bedroom property at the stunning Merchants Gate development in Pollokshields. Trees growing alongside the pavements of Pollokshields Rev. Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. 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." Pollokshields Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. Tracery on window of Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Architect's photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1915 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. Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Capone grew up living in a Brooklyn tenement near the Navy Yard. East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. It shows that the 'as-built' version was very close to that envisioned by the architect in the perspective drawing displayed two years earlier. Doorway at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church, flanked by carved figures Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. Further examples of exhibition drawings of large villas can be viewed at the Domestic Architecture of Glasgow's South Side page of this website. 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. Moonlight over Pollokshields Burgh Hall Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields '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'. Architect's elevation of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1910 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. Eagle lectern at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church From 1872, prior to the establishment of the municipal transport system, horse drawn trams had been operated in by the Glasgow Tramway and Omnibus Company. Tracery on window of Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. Phone Number. Remains of east window of Pollokshields Glencairn Church Detached villa, built 1886, as part of later development in Avenues west of St Andrews Drive, Pollokshields The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. 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. Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields 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. Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 Pollokshields Congregational Church in Fotheringay Road was designed by architects Steele & Balfour in a modest Gothic style. 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." Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. Their exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1904. Photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 2014 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot 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. 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. 0.3 miles. Rear view of Haggs Castle and associated outbuildings on the old road from Pollokshaws to Govan Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. 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. Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church As more immigrants arrived and the community spread, more gangs emerged in Pollokshields, Govanhill, Woodlands and along Paisley Road West. Nearby you can find 'Inchgarvie', another large villa designed by Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers around the same time as 'Matheran'. 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. From country estates to city apartments, your ideal property is just a click away. 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 Rev. Feuing plan from 1849 showing proposed development of Pollokshields as a planned suburb 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. St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. No two villas were permitted to be exactly alike. 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. Moonlight over Pollokshields Burgh Hall Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. Photograph of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 2014 First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation Michael. Architect's elevation of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1910 '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'. All bedrooms. Rowan and built in 1878 '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 Pollokshields UP Church, Leslie Street Pollokshields Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields 1905 view of tramcar on route from Gordon Street to Pollokshields Haggs Castle in St Andrew's Drive was originally built as a defensive tower house in the 1580's. Aerial view of "South Bank" and surrounding modern developments His design drawings were exhibited at the annual exhibition of the Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts in 1875. Rowan, 1892 Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1905 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 Drawings of the ruins of Haggs Castle before restoration No two villas were permitted to be exactly alike. 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." Design for a Double villa at Pollokshields, c.1858 B. Hutchison was the first recipient of this grant. 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. Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. 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. Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields There were also trees planted on the kerbsides of the broad avenues to add to the overall greenery and give some spectacular autumn colour. Public green space was provided by Maxwell Park which opened in 1890. The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. 1926 view of semi-detached house at Pollokshields, now demolished This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. Scotland Against Criminalising Communities, Scotland Against Criminalising Communities (SACC), Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Photograph of newly built Sherbrooke Church, 1900 Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields 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. Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. 1920's view of Kenmure Street, Pollokshields Rowan, 1892 The foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. Trees growing alongside the pavements of Pollokshields risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. It offered an interesting contrast to the leafy avenues of large villas in the burgh of Pollokshields. Photograph of 'Norwoodville', Pollokshields, 2017 The map above was surveyed about 30 years before the engraving and shows the farm buildings at "Shiels" situated on the hilltop (or knowe) at the present day junction of Shields Road and Albert Drive. It is a beautiful example of Edwardian domestic architecture, retaining all its original exterior features in pristine condition. Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. 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. Rowan, 1892 Remains of east window of Pollokshields Glencairn Church Moonlight over Pollokshields Burgh Hall Communion Table at Pollokshields Parish Church, designed by William Gardner Rowan, 1912 Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. Pollokshields Congregational Church in Fotheringay Road was designed by architects Steele & Balfour in a modest Gothic style. 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 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. Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church I was delighted to present an illustrated talk as part of the 2018-2019 programme. This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. When it is completed the stonework and building style will make it blend in naturally with the beautiful houses erected a century earlier. The garden shrubbery had just recently been planted, with the trees being mere saplings. Michael. Rowan, 1892 The foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. 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. Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive When officers raided the flat they found the two-bit 'Godfather' had a false UK driving licence in the name of Enrique Soprano. The stables there had stalls for horses on the both first and second floors with the top floor being used as a hay loft. View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 Photograph of newly built Sherbrooke Church, 1900 Rowan, 1892 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. 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. Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 Their exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1904.