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 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 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. View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. 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 The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. The foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. The architects of the house were Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers. 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. Shields Cottage is shown at "L.Shiels" (for Laigh Shields), near where you would now find the junction of St Andrews Drive and Shields Road. Entrance to 'Matheran' from Springkell Avenue, "AD 1903" The wreckage of the Mercedes held vital forensic evidence, the court heard, including traces of Kriss Donald's blood and one of his trainers, and Imran Shahid's leather jacket, which had been preserved only because firecrews had arrived in time to prevent the car being destroyed by the fire. Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church Senior officers from Strathclyde Police say that without Mr Sarwar the accused would never have been brought back from Pakistan. University bound tramcar at junction of Nithsdale Road and St Andrew's Drive 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. 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. Rowan and built in 1878 Architect's elevation of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1910 Eagle lectern at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Having being created as a carefully planned suburb, Pollokshields had a total prohibition on trade. Exhibition drawing of 'Matheran' at corner of Sherbrooke Avenue and Springkell Avenue Architect's elevation of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1910 Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive The architects of the house were Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers. 'Inchgarvie' Sherbrooke Avenue, Pollokshields First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot 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 number of large villas was greatly expanded from the 1880's through to the completion of the planned suburb around 1910. St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive B. Hutchison was the first recipient of this grant. Springkell Avenue faade of 'Matheran', Pollokshields The only time some of them have travelled out of area has been for a fight. 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. 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. Tracery on window of Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church It shows that the 'as-built' version was very close to that envisioned by the architect in the perspective drawing displayed two years earlier. The architects of the house were Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers. 1920's view of Kenmure Street, Pollokshields 'Inchgarvie' Sherbrooke Avenue, Pollokshields Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, 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. 'Inchgarvie' Sherbrooke Avenue, Pollokshields Open topped tram in Nithsdale Road with Pollokshields Free Church in background Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. A tenement flat at McCulloch Street, Pollokshields, went up in flames on June 1 last year, resulting in one person losing their life. Nearby you can find 'Inchgarvie', another large villa designed by Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers around the same time as 'Matheran'. 'Kelmscott' is an out-of-the ordinary villa situated in Springkell Avenue, close to the Sherbooke Castle Hotel. Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. 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 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 2014 It had a number of different uses before returning to its present use as a private residence in 1998. Interior of 'Madrasa Taleem Ul Islam' mosque, Pollokshields Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive 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. 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. Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built Trees growing alongside the pavements of Pollokshields Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. 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. St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. The interior has aisle arcades formed by polished granite columns on high octagonal sandstone bases with French Gothic capitals supporting pointed arches beneath the clerestory windows and the high scissor-braced roof trusses. Five or ten years ago there was no such thing as after school clubs or sports programmes. Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built 1905 view of tramcar on route from Gordon Street to Pollokshields Moonlight over Pollokshields Burgh Hall This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. Springkell Avenue faade of 'Matheran', Pollokshields Zahid Mohammed got five years in jail and Daanish Zahid life with a minimum term of 17 years. Architect's photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1915 Architect's elevation of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1910 Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and 24-hour room service. The foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. 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. Exhibition drawing of 'Matheran' at corner of Sherbrooke Avenue and Springkell Avenue Tracery on window of Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church The south (entrance) front has a large geometrical window above a row of trefoil-headed windows with stiff leaf capitals. Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church 0.3 miles. Michael. 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. His design drawings were exhibited at the annual exhibition of the Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts in 1875. First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation 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. Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive His design drawings were exhibited at the annual exhibition of the Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts in 1875. The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. Monday. Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries Photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 2014 The Sherbrooke Castle Hotel was designed by architects, J.Thomson & R.Sandilands as a private residence, 'Rhuadsgeir', at 11 Sherbrooke 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. Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 2014 Open topped tram in Nithsdale Road with Pollokshields Free Church in background 'Inchgarvie' Sherbrooke Avenue, Pollokshields Pollokshields Map - Suburb - Scotland, United Kingdom - Mapcarta Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 View of Glencairn Drive with Pollokshields Glencairn Church in the distance Shahid and his four friends set out in a stolen silver Mercedes, cruising the streets of Pollokshaws with a knife, hammer and screwdriver; they came across Kriss Donald, who was a friend of the white men being sought but who was unconnected with the nightclub incident. It was insisted upon that the villas of Pollokshields were all built to different plans. Engraving of restored Haggs Castle The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. 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. It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. Night time view of floodlit Sherbrooke Castle Hotel 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. Map showing "Cottages" and "Villas" in the earliest part of Pollokshields at Shields Bridge Neighbouring East Pollokshields was however allowed the shops, schools and other classes of buildings you would expect to find in a typical Victorian neighbourhood. Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. Doorway at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church, flanked by carved figures 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 stables there had stalls for horses on the both first and second floors with the top floor being used as a hay loft. It is a beautiful example of Edwardian domestic architecture, retaining all its original exterior features in pristine condition. Communion Table at Pollokshields Parish Church, designed by William Gardner Rowan, 1912 Springkell Avenue faade of 'Matheran', Pollokshields At the end of June 1894 the operation of the tramway was taken over by Glasgow Corporation who already owned and maintained the track. Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. Rowan, 1892 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 Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 2014 It shows that the 'as-built' version was very close to that envisioned by the architect in the perspective drawing displayed two years earlier. 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. Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 0141 392 0136 Local call rate. Tracery on window of Pollokshields Parish Church Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. The opening service for the church building was held on May 19, 1878. Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. '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'. 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. Their exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1904. This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. Photograph of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 2014 B. Hutchison was the first recipient of this grant. 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 floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot 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. Kriss Donald (2 July 1988 15 March 2004) was a 15-year-old white Scottish boy who was kidnapped and murdered in Glasgow in 2004 by a gang of men of Pakistani origin, some of whom fled to Pakistan after the crime. Rowan, 1892 St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Their drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1896. Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields Pollokshields Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. Neighbouring East Pollokshields was however allowed the shops, schools and other classes of buildings you would expect to find in a typical Victorian neighbourhood. 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. Their drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1896. Illustration of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 1904 The villa displays an unusual combination of materials, blending typical Scottish red sandstone with very English mock-Tudor timber detailing. '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. The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. Rev. The timber roof of the side aisles and the main trusses add to the grandeur of the interior. 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. Architect's drawing of 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, 1893 risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. The area is also served by Shields Road subway station on the Glasgow Subway, located in a non-residential area to the north, and by numerous bus routes. Compare prices of UK trains and check train schedule & Stoneleigh to Berney Arms train times on Trip.com today! University bound tramcar at junction of Nithsdale Road and St Andrew's 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. 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge New menswear 2 pc shalwar kameez and waistcoats just in. 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. Eagle lectern at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church At the end of June 1894 the operation of the tramway was taken over by Glasgow Corporation who already owned and maintained the track. Eagle lectern at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1905 Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. 1905 view of tramcar on route from Gordon Street to Pollokshields It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. Open topped tram in Nithsdale Road with Pollokshields Free Church in background Sherbrooke Castle Hotel 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 Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 Glasgow City - Pollokshields driving directions - journey, distance Open topped tram in Nithsdale Road with Pollokshields Free Church in background It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. Pollokshields UP Church, Leslie Street Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields Pollokshields Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. 1920's view of Kenmure Street, Pollokshields 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. This photograph of Kelmscott from 2014 shows how well preserved the villa has been over the last hundred-plus years. The architects of the house were Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers. It offered an interesting contrast to the leafy avenues of large villas in the burgh of Pollokshields. Springkell Avenue faade of 'Matheran', Pollokshields Corner view of 'Matheran', Pollokshields It was restored as a dwelling house during Victorian times when modern day Pollokshields was being developed. Moonlight over Pollokshields Burgh Hall There were also trees planted on the kerbsides of the broad avenues to add to the overall greenery and give some spectacular autumn colour. Further examples of exhibition drawings of large villas can be viewed at the Domestic Architecture of Glasgow's South Side page of this website. Their exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1904. Pollokshields Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. 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Photograph of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 2014 Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 The Pollokshields Trust was established in 2017 as a community anchor organisation following the MakeYourMark charrette. 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. Rev. Pollokshields East to Glasgow Central by train. Communion Table at Pollokshields Parish Church, designed by William Gardner Rowan, 1912 Photograph of newly built Sherbrooke Church, 1900 Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, August 2016 B. Hutchison was the first recipient of this grant. 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 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" Michael. Interior of 'Madrasa Taleem Ul Islam' mosque, Pollokshields Nearby you can find 'Inchgarvie', another large villa designed by Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers around the same time as 'Matheran'. Rowan, 1892 Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields The opening service for the church building was held on May 19, 1878. Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. Night time view of floodlit Sherbrooke Castle Hotel It was restored as a dwelling house during Victorian times when modern day Pollokshields was being developed. 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 (Scottish Gaelic: Buthan Phollaig, Scots: Powkshiels) is an area in the Southside of Glasgow, Scotland. The number of large villas was greatly expanded from the 1880's through to the completion of the planned suburb around 1910. First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields Drawings of the ruins of Haggs Castle before restoration JACK LEGS DIAMOND. Map showing "Cottages" and "Villas" in the earliest part of Pollokshields at Shields Bridge Pollokshields Established Church, built at the corner of Shields Road and Albert Drive in 1878 Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 Rev. Michael. Trees growing alongside the pavements of 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. 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. Engraving of restored Haggs Castle The house was first occupied in 1882 and was in use as a synogogue from 1928 to 1984. 'Matheran' was occupied by the Glasgow School of Occupational Therapy before reverting to residential use at the end of 2002. The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. So when Baldy went out the next morning looking for revenge he was looking for "white boys from the McCulloch street area". A friendly neighbourhood community food access point & community hub in Pollokshields using a Mutual Aid ethos working with a myriad of local partners. Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. The villa displays an unusual combination of materials, blending typical Scottish red sandstone with very English mock-Tudor timber detailing. Pollokshields Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. 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." Communion Table at Pollokshields Parish Church, designed by William Gardner Rowan, 1912 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 depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. It then became a private dwelling before assuming its current use as a mosque. Rowan, 1892 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. Tracery on window of Pollokshields Parish Church Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 The Shadman district of Lahore is one of the city's better off residential areas so when Imran Shahid rented an apartment there it seems he had designs on being in Pakistan for some time. Architect's elevation of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1910 Pollokshields - an area of the south side of Glasgow, formerly part of the Burgh of Govan. It offered an interesting contrast to the leafy avenues of large villas in the burgh of Pollokshields.