Front view of Haggs Castle, 1933 It offered an interesting contrast to the leafy avenues of large villas in the burgh of Pollokshields. I was delighted to present an illustrated talk as part of the 2018-2019 programme. Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 It is a beautiful example of Edwardian domestic architecture, retaining all its original exterior features in pristine condition. First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot The barbarity of it shocked Scotland and the courts correctly ensured the three main ringleaders were jailed for life two years later. Rowan, 1892 Instead, over the last 10 years they had emerged as a Mafia-style gang who maintained their gangster rule in Pollokshields by a reign of terror. It is a beautiful example of Edwardian domestic architecture, retaining all its original exterior features in pristine condition. 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. It shows that the 'as-built' version was very close to that envisioned by the architect in the perspective drawing displayed two years earlier. '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. Nearby you can find 'Inchgarvie', another large villa designed by Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers around the same time as 'Matheran'. 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. The lodge house adjacent comprises two flats; the Sanitary Inspector and the Park Gardener used these facilities as living accommodation, and they are currently privately let by the Burgh Hall trust. Searching for Stoneleigh to Berney Arms train with cheap tickets? Michael. View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 Nearby you can find 'Inchgarvie', another large villa designed by Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers around the same time as 'Matheran'. Photograph of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 2014 The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. It offered an interesting contrast to the leafy avenues of large villas in the burgh of Pollokshields. The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. Pollokshields Congregational Church in Fotheringay Road was designed by architects Steele & Balfour in a modest Gothic style. Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge So when Baldy went out the next morning looking for revenge he was looking for "white boys from the McCulloch street area". 'Inchgarvie' Sherbrooke Avenue, Pollokshields Interior views of Pollokshields Parish 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 Tracery on window of Pollokshields Parish Church 1926 view of semi-detached house at Pollokshields, now demolished Rev. 'Inchgarvie' Sherbrooke Avenue, Pollokshields, Illustration of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 1904, Photograph of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 2014. Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields Tracery on window of Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Rev. 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 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 Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1905 Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Photograph of 'Norwoodville', Pollokshields, 2017 risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church The Sherbrooke Castle Hotel was designed by architects, J.Thomson & R.Sandilands as a private residence, 'Rhuadsgeir', at 11 Sherbrooke Avenue. This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. 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. Pollokshields Established Church, built at the corner of Shields Road and Albert Drive in 1878 University bound tramcar at junction of Nithsdale Road and St Andrew's Drive Pollokshields Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. It was insisted upon that the villas of Pollokshields were all built to different plans. 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 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. 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. Rowan, 1892 Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", 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. It shows that the 'as-built' version was very close to that envisioned by the architect in the perspective drawing displayed two years earlier. 'Inchgarvie' Sherbrooke Avenue, Pollokshields 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. 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. 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. Pollokshields covers a wide area,from old tenements to leafy up-market streets. 'Inchgarvie' Sherbrooke Avenue, Pollokshields Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields Rear view of Haggs Castle and associated outbuildings on the old road from Pollokshaws to Govan First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. 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 organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. 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 stables there had stalls for horses on the both first and second floors with the top floor being used as a hay loft. Unauthorised reproduction of any image on this website is not permitted. Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1905 It is a beautiful example of Edwardian domestic architecture, retaining all its original exterior features in pristine condition. First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation Detached villa, built 1886, as part of later development in Avenues west of St Andrews Drive, Pollokshields Open topped tram in Nithsdale Road with Pollokshields Free Church in background Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields Michael. 1920's view of Kenmure Street, 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." risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. 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." Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. Location. Moonlight over Pollokshields Burgh Hall Rev. 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. This photograph of Kelmscott from 2014 shows how well preserved the villa has been over the last hundred-plus years. 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. 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. The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. Exhibition Drawing of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1903 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 But after a long struggle they were caught. I was delighted to present an illustrated talk as part of the 2018-2019 programme. 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. Detached villa, built 1886, as part of later development in Avenues west of St Andrews Drive, Pollokshields Communion Table at Pollokshields Parish Church, designed by William Gardner Rowan, 1912 Trees growing alongside the pavements of Pollokshields First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation 1905 view of tramcar on route from Gordon Street 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. I was delighted to present an illustrated talk as part of the 2018-2019 programme. Photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 2014 Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 2014 Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre Springkell Avenue faade of 'Matheran', Pollokshields The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. Drawing of 'Rhuadsgeir', later Sherbrooke Castle Hotel, 1896 Moonlight over Pollokshields Burgh Hall It offered an interesting contrast to the leafy avenues of large villas in the burgh of Pollokshields. Interior of 'Madrasa Taleem Ul Islam' mosque, Pollokshields Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive This house was situated on the north side of Maxwell Drive on the present site of St Albert's School. 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. Architect, H.E. Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields He was charged with attempted murder and sentenced to five years, but was released after serving half his sentence. 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. This remnant can be viewed from Shields Road near the corner with Glencairn Drive. 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 located on Nithsdale Road, close to Dumbreck railway station. Pollokshields Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge The arches at the loggia are supported by cast-iron columns. 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. Architect's drawing of 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, 1893 Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. English / Map Form: Pollokshields. The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. Open topped tram in Nithsdale Road with Pollokshields Free Church in background Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built 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 foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. View of Glencairn Drive with Pollokshields Glencairn Church in the distance 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. No two villas were permitted to be exactly alike. It is a beautiful example of Edwardian domestic architecture, retaining all its original exterior features in pristine condition. The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. Open topped tram in Nithsdale Road with Pollokshields Free Church in background '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. It was restored as a dwelling house during Victorian times when modern day Pollokshields was being developed. Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre University bound tramcar at junction of Nithsdale Road and St Andrew's Drive Rowan, 1892 Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. Remains of east window of Pollokshields Glencairn Church Remains of east window of Pollokshields Glencairn Church The stables there had stalls for horses on the both first and second floors with the top floor being used as a hay loft. 'Inchgarvie' Sherbrooke Avenue, Pollokshields The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. The number of large villas was greatly expanded from the 1880's through to the completion of the planned suburb around 1910. The stables there had stalls for horses on the both first and second floors with the top floor being used as a hay loft. Sherbrooke Castle Hotel The opening service for the church building was held on May 19, 1878. Architect's photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1915 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 Kim Kardashian of Organised Crime, Claudia Ochoa Felix. 1905 view of tramcar on route from Gordon Street to Pollokshields 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. This engraving dates from 1829 before Pollokshields had been developed. Tracery on window of Pollokshields Parish Church University bound tramcar at junction of Nithsdale Road and St Andrew's Drive Illustration of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 1904 View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 '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. Their exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1904. 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. Rowan and built in 1878 0 selected. 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, August 2016 Architect's elevation of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1910 This description of a train journey passing through Pollokshields in 1852 gives an impression of the area before and after the development of the sandstone villas. 'Inchgarvie' Sherbrooke Avenue, Pollokshields Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields This photograph of Kelmscott from 2014 shows how well preserved the villa has been over the last hundred-plus years. Night time view of floodlit Sherbrooke Castle Hotel Their drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1896. Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. Nearby you can find 'Inchgarvie', another large villa designed by Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers around the same time as 'Matheran'. 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. Eagle lectern at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 Pollokshields Established Church, built at the corner of Shields Road and Albert Drive in 1878 Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 2014 'Matheran' was occupied by the Glasgow School of Occupational Therapy before reverting to residential use at the end of 2002. The house was first occupied in 1882 and was in use as a synogogue from 1928 to 1984. 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. RGBA(0,152,170,1) About. Clifford's exhibition drawing of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 1900 risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields The arches at the loggia are supported by cast-iron columns. Haggs Castle in St Andrew's Drive was originally built as a defensive tower house in the 1580's. What time is the first Bus to Pollokshields in Glasgow? The opening service for the church building was held on May 19, 1878. 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." Architect's photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1915 Photograph of 'Norwoodville', Pollokshields, 2017 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. Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. View of Glencairn Drive with Pollokshields Glencairn Church in the distance 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 Pollokshields Burgh Hall, which was gifted to the district by Sir John Stirling Maxwell 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 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 arms carved into stonework over entrance to Burgh Hall, with date of 1890 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 former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. I was delighted to present an illustrated talk as part of the 2018-2019 programme. 'Matheran' was occupied by the Glasgow School of Occupational Therapy before reverting to residential use at the end of 2002. Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields Tracery on window of Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. Pollokshields Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. Illustration of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 1904 Open topped tram in Nithsdale Road with Pollokshields Free Church in background Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Exhibition drawing of 'Matheran' at corner of Sherbrooke Avenue and Springkell Avenue Pollokshields UP Church, Leslie Street Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. View of "South Bank", the only surviving house shown the north side of the map Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. 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 Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields '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. Exhibition drawing of 'Matheran' at corner of Sherbrooke Avenue and Springkell Avenue Rowan and built in 1878 14 What is the roughest pub in Glasgow? Rowan and built in 1878 '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'. This remnant can be viewed from Shields Road near the corner with Glencairn Drive. 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. Rowan and built in 1878 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 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. 'Matheran' was occupied by the Glasgow School of Occupational Therapy before reverting to residential use at the end of 2002. 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. Pollokshields 11:00, 5 FEB 2023 The trio behind Glasgow coffee club offering dads a safe space to talk addiction and grief Pollokshields Bookmark Fire rips through Pollokshields building in. Eagle lectern at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields It was restored as a dwelling house during Victorian times when modern day Pollokshields was being developed. Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. 1920's view of Kenmure Street, Pollokshields University bound tramcar at junction of Nithsdale Road and St Andrew's Drive 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 Established Church, built at the corner of Shields Road and Albert Drive in 1878 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. '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. Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. Pollokshields Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. It had a number of different uses before returning to its present use as a private residence in 1998. Tracery on window of Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Rev. Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 2014 Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge The villa displays an unusual combination of materials, blending typical Scottish red sandstone with very English mock-Tudor timber detailing. First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation The house under construction, above, is situated in Sherbrooke Avenue. Tracery on window of Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. 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. The foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. 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. This photograph of Kelmscott from 2014 shows how well preserved the villa has been over the last hundred-plus years. Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive