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. Their exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1904. The house under construction, above, is situated in Sherbrooke Avenue. When it is completed the stonework and building style will make it blend in naturally with the beautiful houses erected a century earlier. Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge 'Matheran' was occupied by the Glasgow School of Occupational Therapy before reverting to residential use at the end of 2002. 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 house was first occupied in 1882 and was in use as a synogogue from 1928 to 1984. Engraving of restored Haggs Castle Pollokshields Established Church, built at the corner of Shields Road and Albert Drive in 1878 Michael. The large gardens surrounding the houses were widely planted with broad-leaved trees such as beech, sycamore and lime. Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 Rowan, 1892 This photograph of the house was taken in 1905, just after its completion. 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields Searching for Stoneleigh to Berney Arms train with cheap tickets? Architect's elevation of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1910 infobox UK place country = Scotland population= 21,299 official_name= Pollokshields (Shields) post_town= GLASGOW unitary_scotland= City of Glasgow language= English latitude= 55.840568 longitude= -4.326162 postcode_area= G postcode_district= G41 dial_code= 0141. This alerted dozens of activists who arrived on the street, with well over 100 people . At the end of June 1894 the operation of the tramway was taken over by Glasgow Corporation who already owned and maintained the track. It offered an interesting contrast to the leafy avenues of large villas in the burgh of Pollokshields. Photograph of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 2014 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. It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. Nisbet's exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1903. View of Glencairn Drive with Pollokshields Glencairn Church in the distance Michael. 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. Doorway at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church, flanked by carved figures 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. Their exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1904. It was Monday, December 10, 1945, and clerkess Annie Withers, porter William Wright and junior porter Robert Gough were on the late shift at Pollokshields East Railway Station near Albert Road. Corner view of 'Matheran', Pollokshields Detached villa, built 1886, as part of later development in Avenues west of St Andrews Drive, Pollokshields Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields Nearby you can find 'Inchgarvie', another large villa designed by Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers around the same time as 'Matheran'. Their exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1904. The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. It is currently home to 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. The foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields I was delighted to present an illustrated talk as part of the 2018-2019 programme. First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation Architect, H.E. Eagle lectern at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church His design drawings were exhibited at the annual exhibition of the Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts in 1875. 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. 'Kelmscott' is an out-of-the ordinary villa situated in Springkell Avenue, close to the Sherbooke Castle Hotel. Haggs Castle in St Andrew's Drive was originally built as a defensive tower house in the 1580's. It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. 'Kelmscott' is an out-of-the ordinary villa situated in Springkell Avenue, close to the Sherbooke Castle Hotel. 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, August 2016 Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 However, this ended in 1891 when, after being offered favourable tax terms, the residents of the burgh agreed for it to become a suburb of the growing city of Glasgow. It shows that the 'as-built' version was very close to that envisioned by the architect in the perspective drawing displayed two years earlier. Dozens of teens throughout the community attend every day. Drawing of 'Rhuadsgeir', later Sherbrooke Castle Hotel, 1896 Pollokshields Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. The first phase of the development progressed over the next 25 years, leading to Pollokshields acheiving the status of an independent burgh for a short period from 1876 to 1891, after which it became part of the city of Glasgow. Michael. The garden shrubbery had just recently been planted, with the trees being mere saplings. When it is completed the stonework and building style will make it blend in naturally with the beautiful houses erected a century earlier. 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. Tracery on window of Pollokshields Parish Church Photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 2014 This remnant can be viewed from Shields Road near the corner with Glencairn Drive. 'Kelmscott' is an out-of-the ordinary villa situated in Springkell Avenue, close to the Sherbooke Castle Hotel. First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot Mohammed, 22, had been tried and convicted two years earlier on a much-reduced charge of assault and perverting the course of justice, after agreeing to give evidence against his co-accused, Daanish Zahid, 22, who was found guilty in 2004 of Kriss Donald's murder, and against the three men convicted yesterday. Rowan, 1892 Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Tracery on window of Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. Pollokshields Burgh Hall, which was gifted to the district by Sir John Stirling Maxwell '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 Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. Architect, H.E. Photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 2014 The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. 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." Night time view of floodlit Sherbrooke Castle Hotel Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre Rowan and built in 1878 At the end of June 1894 the operation of the tramway was taken over by Glasgow Corporation who already owned and maintained the track. It is a beautiful example of Edwardian domestic architecture, retaining all its original exterior features in pristine condition. Architect's drawing of 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, 1893 Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. Architect's drawing of 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, 1893 Their exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1904. Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries 'Matheran' was occupied by the Glasgow School of Occupational Therapy before reverting to residential use at the end of 2002. ", The 27- year-old further adds that although gang violence has decreased other issues have come to the fore front. 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. 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. Exhibition Drawing of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1903 Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. 2 added (50% photographed) Add Favorite. This photograph of Kelmscott from 2014 shows how well preserved the villa has been over the last hundred-plus years. Police Scotland officers were called to Kenmure Street that morning by UKIE officers when concerned onlookers in Pollokshields sprang into action. 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. This photograph of Kelmscott from 2014 shows how well preserved the villa has been over the last hundred-plus years. 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 stables there had stalls for horses on the both first and second floors with the top floor being used as a hay loft. Pollokshields Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. The foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 2014 Night time view of floodlit Sherbrooke Castle Hotel Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Proud to gather with local activists in Pollokshields to formally mark a year since residents stood up for their neighbours on Kenmure Street. Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 Clifford's exhibition drawing of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 1900 This remnant can be viewed from Shields Road near the corner with Glencairn Drive. Pollokshields Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. Nearby you can find 'Inchgarvie', another large villa designed by Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers around the same time as 'Matheran'. The architects of the house were Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers. Photograph of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 2014 Neighbours got the word out, and very quickly the community, tenants groups, and anti-eviction groups . 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. Photograph of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 2014 Pollokshields covers a wide area,from old tenements to leafy up-market streets. Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries '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. Photograph of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 2014 First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot The house was first occupied in 1882 and was in use as a synogogue from 1928 to 1984. Neighbouring East Pollokshields was however allowed the shops, schools and other classes of buildings you would expect to find in a typical Victorian neighbourhood. The opening service for the church building was held on May 19, 1878. Photograph of newly built Sherbrooke Church, 1900 When it is completed the stonework and building style will make it blend in naturally with the beautiful houses erected a century earlier. It then became a private dwelling before assuming its current use as a mosque. bax52. Pollokshields Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. Faisal Mushtaq and Zeeshan Shahid hid out in a small village 10 miles from Tobateksingh called village 348. He says the problem with gangs in the area has been going on for more than 10 years. 1920's view of Kenmure Street, Pollokshields 'Inchgarvie' Sherbrooke Avenue, Pollokshields It emerged yesterday that Mohammed Sarwar, the Pakistani-born MP who represents the Pollokshields area, had played a pivotal role in bringing the three men to justice, backed-up by the then foreign secretary Jack Straw. 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." Facebook. Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1905 Photograph of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 2014 Rowan, 1892 Pollokshields Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields There are 1 lyrics related 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. Rear view of Haggs Castle and associated outbuildings on the old road from Pollokshaws to Govan 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. This photograph of the house was taken in 1905, just after its completion. England, Ireland, USA With your help we can make it an even better place to live, work and raise our children in. 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. They were born in this country. '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. Photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 2014 Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, 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. First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation Night time view of floodlit Sherbrooke Castle Hotel It is a beautiful example of Edwardian domestic architecture, retaining all its original exterior features in pristine condition. Late in June last year he raided the village with his police team and captured the two. Closed railway stations include Pollokshields and Strathbungo. Pollokshields arms carved into stonework over entrance to Burgh Hall, with date of 1890 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 opening service for the church building was held on May 19, 1878. Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. 1905 view of tramcar on route from Gordon Street to Pollokshields Tracery on window of Pollokshields Parish Church Select region Search (10) Filter results Clear Filters. Directions. Architect's drawing of 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, 1893 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. Rowan and built in 1878 Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Photograph of newly built Sherbrooke Church, 1900 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 It had a number of different uses before returning to its present use as a private residence in 1998. 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." 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields There were no licensed premises permitted in either district. St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot Its modern boundaries are largely man-made, being formed by the M77 motorway to the west and northwest with the open land of Pollok Country Park and the Dumbreck neighbourhood beyond, by the Inverclyde Line railway and other branches which separate its territory from the . '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. 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. 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. Entrance to 'Matheran' from Springkell Avenue, "AD 1903" The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. The house under construction, above, is situated in Sherbrooke Avenue. 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" Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. 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 was restored as a dwelling house during Victorian times when modern day Pollokshields was being developed. The arches at the loggia are supported by cast-iron columns. Their exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1904. 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, August 2016 First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 As early as 1997, Baldy and co were identified in a special police operation as emerging gangsters. This house was situated on the north side of Maxwell Drive on the present site of St Albert's School. Doorway at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church, flanked by carved figures The protest led to significant news coverage.[8]. Remains of east window of Pollokshields Glencairn Church Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries Pollokshields arms carved into stonework over entrance to Burgh Hall, with date of 1890 St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. Pollokshields Community Council Pollokshields is our passion. Exhibition drawing of 'Matheran' at corner of Sherbrooke Avenue and Springkell Avenue