Rowan, 1892 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. The suggested layout was never actualised, but the general idea of a tenemental area to the east of Shields Road and an area of villas to the west rapidly became a reality. Detached villa, built 1886, as part of later development in Avenues west of St Andrews Drive, Pollokshields I was delighted to present an illustrated talk as part of the 2018-2019 programme. Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot '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. Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. 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. This photograph of Kelmscott from 2014 shows how well preserved the villa has been over the last hundred-plus years. 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. 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'. Open topped tram in Nithsdale Road with Pollokshields Free Church in background Photograph of newly built Sherbrooke Church, 1900 The villa displays an unusual combination of materials, blending typical Scottish red sandstone with very English mock-Tudor timber detailing. I was delighted to present an illustrated talk as part of the 2018-2019 programme. 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. 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. The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. Pollokshields Established Church, built at the corner of Shields Road and Albert Drive in 1878 The large gardens surrounding the houses were widely planted with broad-leaved trees such as beech, sycamore and lime. 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. Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. Design for a Double villa at Pollokshields, c.1858 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 church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. Photograph of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 2014 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields "Many young people who could have been dragged into gangs have the option to come into the YCSA and spend time in a safe and secure environment. Sir John Maxwell, the 8th baronet, built a bridge over the canal and railway lines at Shields Road, linking Kinning Park to the present day St Andrews Drive. 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 number of large villas was greatly expanded from the 1880's through to the completion of the planned suburb around 1910. B. Hutchison was the first recipient of this grant. The area east of Shields Road was a separate burgh, East Pollokshields, which was developed with upmarket tenemental housing. Trees growing alongside the pavements of Pollokshields 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. Name: Pollokshields, Glasgow City X/Y co-ords: 256662, 663133 Region: Scotland Country: Scotland Place type: Suburban Area Lat/Long: 55.84009933,-4.29057277 Height: 23.6m Location Grid Ref: NS 5666 6313 OS Explorer Map: 342: Glasgow County/Unitary Authority: Glasgow City Other places near Pollokshields, Glasgow City (G41 4JQ) Michael. 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. University bound tramcar at junction of Nithsdale Road and St Andrew's Drive Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1905 Rowan, 1892 Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. Michael. Rev. This photograph of Kelmscott from 2014 shows how well preserved the villa has been over the last hundred-plus years. Drawing of 'Rhuadsgeir', later Sherbrooke Castle Hotel, 1896 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. At the end of June 1894 the operation of the tramway was taken over by Glasgow Corporation who already owned and maintained the track. Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries Architect's drawing of 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, 1893 First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation 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. Drawing of 'Rhuadsgeir', later Sherbrooke Castle Hotel, 1896 Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 Engraving of restored Haggs Castle 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. 1920's view of Kenmure Street, Pollokshields Rowan, 1892 This photograph of the house was taken in 1905, just after its completion. 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 Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields Detached villa, built 1886, as part of later development in Avenues west of St Andrews Drive, Pollokshields When it is completed the stonework and building style will make it blend in naturally with the beautiful houses erected a century earlier. St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church How to get there Pollokshields lies on the South side of Glasgow (south of the River Clyde) and is accessible by cycle, train, bus or car: The National Cycle Network (NCN) 2. Mrs Donald intervened with an appeal for calm, stating: "It doesn't matter to my family what colour these men are. East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. 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. View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 The house was first occupied in 1882 and was in use as a synogogue from 1928 to 1984. 1920's view of Kenmure Street, 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. 1/13. 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, August 2016 Strachan Antiques. Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot 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. In fact, the police had Imran Shahid convicted on two serious charges of violence in 1995 and 2003. 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 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. How to get there Pollokshields lies on the South side of Glasgow (south of the River Clyde) and is accessible by cycle, train, bus or car: The National Cycle Network (NCN) What's New "Pollokshields". This included more than 50 serious assaults and seven attempted murders. Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre Tracery on window of Pollokshields Parish Church Regina was introduced as Chairman for the evening. University bound tramcar at junction of Nithsdale Road and St Andrew's Drive Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 2014 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 Tracery on window of Pollokshields Parish Church Exhibition drawing of 'Matheran' at corner of Sherbrooke Avenue and Springkell Avenue Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. [10] At that time most of a larger deck-access complex on the south side of the road[11] constructed in two adjoining 'T' shapes[12] was demolished in stages to be replaced by new properties. 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. His design drawings were exhibited at the annual exhibition of the Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts in 1875. At the end of June 1894 the operation of the tramway was taken over by Glasgow Corporation who already owned and maintained the track. Searching for train tickets from Weinan to Xuangang? Pollokshields Established Church, built at the corner of Shields Road and Albert Drive in 1878 Photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 2014 View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 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. 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, 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. Photograph of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 2014 Photograph of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 2014 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. 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. Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. Pollokshields Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. Photograph of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 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. 'Matheran' was occupied by the Glasgow School of Occupational Therapy before reverting to residential use at the end of 2002. At the end of June 1894 the operation of the tramway was taken over by Glasgow Corporation who already owned and maintained the track. Communion Table at Pollokshields Parish Church, designed by William Gardner Rowan, 1912 Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields This remnant can be viewed from Shields Road near the corner with Glencairn Drive. Architect's photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1915 The arches at the loggia are supported by cast-iron columns. His design drawings were exhibited at the annual exhibition of the Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts in 1875. Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church Pollokshields Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. He says: "My knee will never be the same again. 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. When it is completed the stonework and building style will make it blend in naturally with the beautiful houses erected a century earlier. The blaze had started in the Strawberry and Spice Garden minimarket late on Sunday 10 November 2019. There are around 20 workers and volunteers for the Pollokshields charity, which is currently facing worrying funding cuts. This photograph of Kelmscott from 2014 shows how well preserved the villa has been over the last hundred-plus years. Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built Architect's elevation of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1910 Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. In this list, well go through the 15 most dangerous gangsters still terrorizing our world. 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. Illustration of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 1904 Michael. 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. At the end of June 1894 the operation of the tramway was taken over by Glasgow Corporation who already owned and maintained the track. Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. Entrance to 'Matheran' from Springkell Avenue, "AD 1903" 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. Their drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1896. Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, 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. 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. Trees growing alongside the pavements of Pollokshields Photograph of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 2014 The 121 is the last Bus that goes to Pollokshields in Glasgow. 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. 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. Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built Nearby you can find 'Inchgarvie', another large villa designed by Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers around the same time as 'Matheran'. 13 Who is the biggest gangster in Glasgow? What is surprising is the number of multi-storey buildings and chimney stacks in the foreground, presumably in the Gorbals and surrounding districts. Architect's elevation of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1910 There were also trees planted on the kerbsides of the broad avenues to add to the overall greenery and give some spectacular autumn colour. It is no life. The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. But a matter of weeks into his new flat and he was under surveillance by Special Branch officers. View of "South Bank", the only surviving house shown the north side of the map The house under construction, above, is situated in Sherbrooke Avenue. Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. 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. Entrance to 'Matheran' from Springkell Avenue, "AD 1903" It was insisted upon that the villas of Pollokshields were all built to different plans. Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields Map showing "Cottages" and "Villas" in the earliest part of Pollokshields at Shields Bridge Play free games Gangsters on chromebooks at school or anywhere else on our Unblocked Games 911 site! Driving his car in Pollokshields he found himself confronted by a rival Asian gang member who pulled out a gun. Michael. First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot Photograph of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 2014 Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. 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. Clifford's exhibition drawing of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 1900 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. Springkell Avenue faade of 'Matheran', Pollokshields Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge Architect's photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1915 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. Aerial view of Maxwell Square, the little park at the centre of East Pollokshields St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Social and Cocktail have created bespoke packages for Pollokshields Burgh Hall, ensuring your event has a high standard of bar service. Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 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. 1905 view of tramcar on route from Gordon Street to Pollokshields This proved controversialthe residents of Pollokshields protested due to its connection to the heritage of the town and the historical significance to the area. Pollokshields Burgh Hall, which was gifted to the district by Sir John Stirling Maxwell 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 foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. 'Matheran' was occupied by the Glasgow School of Occupational Therapy before reverting to residential use at the end of 2002. 15. Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, 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."