Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. Five men of Pakistani descent, also from Pollokshields, were later jailed for the crime, four receiving life sentences. Pollokshields Pollokshields has as much to offer as the more touristy Glasgow west end and city centre from an architectural, environmental and social history point of view but is less known. His design drawings were exhibited at the annual exhibition of the Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts in 1875. Entrance to 'Matheran' from Springkell Avenue, "AD 1903" '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. It offered an interesting contrast to the leafy avenues of large villas in the burgh of Pollokshields. bax52. 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. Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. via www.babyfacenelsonjournal.com. Michael. Pollokshields UP Church, Leslie Street It offered an interesting contrast to the leafy avenues of large villas in the burgh of Pollokshields. The arches at the loggia are supported by cast-iron columns. Corner view of 'Matheran', Pollokshields 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 depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. This photograph of Kelmscott from 2014 shows how well preserved the villa has been over the last hundred-plus years. This remnant can be viewed from Shields Road near the corner with Glencairn Drive. The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries The house under construction, above, is situated in Sherbrooke Avenue. It then became a private dwelling before assuming its current use as a mosque. The area east of Shields Road was a separate burgh, East Pollokshields, which was developed with upmarket tenemental housing. It is a beautiful example of Edwardian domestic architecture, retaining all its original exterior features in pristine condition. Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. This service is self-referral for G41 households who currently are unable to afford food. Michael. Eagle lectern at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive I was delighted to present an illustrated talk as part of the 2018-2019 programme. Front view of Haggs Castle, 1933 Illustration of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 1904 'Inchgarvie' Sherbrooke Avenue, Pollokshields 'Kelmscott' is an out-of-the ordinary villa situated in Springkell Avenue, close to the Sherbooke Castle Hotel. The large gardens surrounding the houses were widely planted with broad-leaved trees such as beech, sycamore and lime. Photograph of 'Norwoodville', Pollokshields, 2017 Rear view of Haggs Castle and associated outbuildings on the old road from Pollokshaws to Govan It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive The foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. 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. 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. 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 views of Pollokshields Parish 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. Pollokshields Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. This remnant can be viewed from Shields Road near the corner with Glencairn Drive. Tracery on window of Pollokshields Parish 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. 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre Moonlight over Pollokshields Burgh Hall At the end of June 1894 the operation of the tramway was taken over by Glasgow Corporation who already owned and maintained the track. 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 currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. 1920's view of Kenmure Street, Pollokshields Pollokshields arms carved into stonework over entrance to Burgh Hall, with date of 1890 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. It shows that the 'as-built' version was very close to that envisioned by the architect in the perspective drawing displayed two years earlier. Pollokshields UP Church, Leslie Street 'Inchgarvie' Sherbrooke Avenue, Pollokshields Pollokshields arms carved into stonework over entrance to Burgh Hall, with date of 1890 Pollokshields UP Church, Leslie Street It stops nearby at 23:31. First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation 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. 'Matheran' was occupied by the Glasgow School of Occupational Therapy before reverting to residential use at the end of 2002. Photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 2014 Property types. The area east of Shields Road was a separate burgh, East Pollokshields, which was developed with upmarket tenemental housing. The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. 1920's view of Kenmure Street, Pollokshields First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Aerial view of "South Bank" and surrounding modern developments Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1905 risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. ***Incentives Available***. It offered an interesting contrast to the leafy avenues of large villas in the burgh of 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. Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. The opening service for the church building was held on May 19, 1878. Glasgow Central. 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." 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. Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. Two railway workers were shot dead in a botched robbery in which the gunman escaped with only a few pounds. '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. Eagle lectern at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church The description of Shiels Cottage matches the house shown as "L.Shiels" in the earlier map. 'Matheran' was occupied by the Glasgow School of Occupational Therapy before reverting to residential use at the end of 2002. Pollokshields Congregational Church in Fotheringay Road was designed by architects Steele & Balfour in a modest Gothic style. St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive If you can advise the full address we can give you a better idea. '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. Springkell Avenue faade of 'Matheran', Pollokshields The house was first occupied in 1882 and was in use as a synogogue from 1928 to 1984. 1905 view of tramcar on route from Gordon Street to Pollokshields Cemetery. Rear view of Haggs Castle and associated outbuildings on the old road from Pollokshaws to Govan New menswear 2 pc shalwar kameez and waistcoats just in. Photograph of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 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. Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. 5 Day of the week. The stables there had stalls for horses on the both first and second floors with the top floor being used as a hay loft. Trees growing alongside the pavements of Pollokshields Photograph of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 2014 Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive 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. 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. View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 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." First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot Photograph of newly built Sherbrooke Church, 1900 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. Tracery on window of Pollokshields Parish Church It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. 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. Photograph of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 2014 St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive 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 This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. Further examples of exhibition drawings of large villas can be viewed at the Domestic Architecture of Glasgow's South Side page of this website. At the end of June 1894 the operation of the tramway was taken over by Glasgow Corporation who already owned and maintained the track. First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot His design drawings were exhibited at the annual exhibition of the Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts in 1875. 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. Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge 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 largely industrial areas of Kinning Park, Kingston and Port Eglinton, and by the Glasgow South Western Line running from the east to south, bordering Govanhill, Strathbungo, Crossmyloof and Shawlands residential areas. It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. At the end of June 1894 the operation of the tramway was taken over by Glasgow Corporation who already owned and maintained the track. Architect, H.E. Open topped tram in Nithsdale Road with Pollokshields Free Church in background Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert 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 The house under construction, above, is situated in Sherbrooke Avenue. Pollokshields UP Church, Leslie Street Pollokshields. Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. 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. Having being created as a carefully planned suburb, Pollokshields had a total prohibition on trade. Rear view of Haggs Castle and associated outbuildings on the old road from Pollokshaws to Govan It was restored as a dwelling house during Victorian times when modern day Pollokshields was being developed. This remnant can be viewed from Shields Road near the corner with Glencairn Drive. 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. Remains of east window of Pollokshields Glencairn Church The arches at the loggia are supported by cast-iron columns. Rev. The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. This photograph of Kelmscott from 2014 shows how well preserved the villa has been over the last hundred-plus years. 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. Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 It was restored as a dwelling house during Victorian times when modern day Pollokshields was being developed. Photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 2014 Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 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." Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive 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 then became a private dwelling before assuming its current use as a mosque. Corner view of 'Matheran', Pollokshields View of Glencairn Drive with Pollokshields Glencairn Church in the distance This photograph of Kelmscott from 2014 shows how well preserved the villa has been over the last hundred-plus years. It was insisted upon that the villas of Pollokshields were all built to different plans. 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 and built in 1878 The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. Nearby you can find 'Inchgarvie', another large villa designed by Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers around the same time as 'Matheran'. Michael. Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries 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. 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. Tracery on window of Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church 1920's view of Kenmure Street, Pollokshields The stables there had stalls for horses on the both first and second floors with the top floor being used as a hay loft. Front view of Haggs Castle, 1933 Rowan and built in 1878 'Inchgarvie' Sherbrooke Avenue, Pollokshields Rowan and built in 1878 Architect, H.E. Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. '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 Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 It offered an interesting contrast to the leafy avenues of large villas in the burgh of Pollokshields. It is a beautiful example of Edwardian domestic architecture, retaining all its original exterior features in pristine condition. It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. Communion Table at Pollokshields Parish Church, designed by William Gardner Rowan, 1912 B. Hutchison was the first recipient of this grant. Architect, H.E. Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. 'Matheran' was occupied by the Glasgow School of Occupational Therapy before reverting to residential use at the end of 2002. Pollokshields Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. It offered an interesting contrast to the leafy avenues of large villas in the burgh of Pollokshields. Their exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1904. 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. Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. This remnant can be viewed from Shields Road near the corner with Glencairn Drive. This remnant can be viewed from Shields Road near the corner with Glencairn Drive. Their drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1896. University bound tramcar at junction of Nithsdale Road and St Andrew's Drive Rev. Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. 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 Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 2014 The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge His design drawings were exhibited at the annual exhibition of the Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts in 1875. Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built 1920's view of Kenmure Street, Pollokshields Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. Doorway at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church, flanked by carved figures Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church 'Matheran' was occupied by the Glasgow School of Occupational Therapy before reverting to residential use at the end of 2002. How to play: Player 1: W key to jump, E key to attack. Social and Cocktail have created bespoke packages for Pollokshields Burgh Hall, ensuring your event has a high standard of bar service. Open topped tram in Nithsdale Road with Pollokshields Free Church in background Moonlight over Pollokshields Burgh Hall B. Hutchison was the first recipient of this grant. 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." Public green space was provided by Maxwell Park which opened in 1890. 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. Police Scotland officers were called to Kenmure Street that morning by UKIE officers when concerned onlookers in Pollokshields sprang into action. Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Corner view of 'Matheran', 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. Moonlight over Pollokshields Burgh Hall Rowan and built in 1878 Eagle lectern at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Moonlight over Pollokshields Burgh Hall Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre Pollokshields Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. Trees growing alongside the pavements of 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'. Photograph of newly built Sherbrooke Church, 1900 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.

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