Communion Table at Pollokshields Parish Church, designed by William Gardner Rowan, 1912 Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 Architect's elevation of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1910 Pollokshields Congregational Church in Fotheringay Road was designed by architects Steele & Balfour in a modest Gothic style. The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. His design drawings were exhibited at the annual exhibition of the Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts in 1875. Having being created as a carefully planned suburb, Pollokshields had a total prohibition on trade. 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. Pollokshields UP Church, Leslie Street ", Religion has also contributed towards Imran's shunning the gang life since his release from prison. Pollokshields arms carved into stonework over entrance to Burgh Hall, with date of 1890 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 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. 'Kelmscott' is an out-of-the ordinary villa situated in Springkell Avenue, close to the Sherbooke Castle Hotel. This remnant can be viewed from Shields Road near the corner with Glencairn 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. Michael. The first two gang members Daanish Zahid and Zahid Mohammed were found guilty of murder and abduction in December 2004. Hilton Garden Inn Glasgow City Centre, Glasgow: Se 3.292 anmeldelser fra rejsende, 815 billeder og gode tilbud vedr. East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation The house was first occupied in 1882 and was in use as a synogogue from 1928 to 1984. It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. Of course what the two did not know was that their local MP Mohammed Sarwar hails from Tobateksingh so it wasn't long before he knew where they were. This engraving dates from 1829 before Pollokshields had been developed. Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. It offered an interesting contrast to the leafy avenues of large villas in the burgh of Pollokshields. First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation The house under construction, above, is situated in Sherbrooke Avenue. View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 Photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 2014 Doorway at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church, flanked by carved figures Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields Pollokshields is a conservation area which was developed in Victorian times according to a plan promoted by the original landowners, the Stirling-Maxwells of Pollok, whose association with the area goes as far back as 1270. East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries Haggs Castle in St Andrew's Drive was originally built as a defensive tower house in the 1580's. Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. His design drawings were exhibited at the annual exhibition of the Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts in 1875. Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. Interior of 'Madrasa Taleem Ul Islam' mosque, Pollokshields Their drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1896. Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre 20 Is pollokshields posh? TikTok video from Anarkali Boutique Glasgow (@anarkali_boutique): "#anarkaliboutiqueglasgow#glasgow#cathcartroad#govanhill#menswear#pakistanifashion#". 'Inchgarvie' Sherbrooke Avenue, Pollokshields Map showing "Cottages" and "Villas" in the earliest part of Pollokshields at Shields Bridge 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. He says: "It is easy being inside but it is hard for your family. First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation Pollokshields arms carved into stonework over entrance to Burgh Hall, with date of 1890 Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. B. Hutchison was the first recipient of this grant. Illustration of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 1904 The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. Doorway at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church, flanked by carved figures Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. 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 villa displays an unusual combination of materials, blending typical Scottish red sandstone with very English mock-Tudor timber detailing. Sherbrooke Castle Hotel Being in prison has made me appreciate my family. 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. 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. Pollokshields Burgh Hall, which was gifted to the district by Sir John Stirling Maxwell Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 Welcome to this exploration of the history and built heritage of Pollokshields, Glasgow's very own 'Garden Suburb' which was planned and built in the mid-nineteenth century. Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built Umar Ansari is a co-ordinator of youth work at the Youth Counselling Service Agency (YCSA). Rowan and built in 1878 Pollokshields Established Church, built at the corner of Shields Road and Albert Drive in 1878 This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. Having being created as a carefully planned suburb, Pollokshields had a total prohibition on trade. Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields Springkell Avenue faade of 'Matheran', Pollokshields The house was first occupied in 1882 and was in use as a synogogue from 1928 to 1984. The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. Pollokshields Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Interior of 'Madrasa Taleem Ul Islam' mosque, Pollokshields Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries Their exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1904. It offered an interesting contrast to the leafy avenues of large villas in the burgh of Pollokshields. Communion Table at Pollokshields Parish Church, designed by William Gardner Rowan, 1912 This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. It is a beautiful example of Edwardian domestic architecture, retaining all its original exterior features in pristine condition. Pollokshields Established Church, built at the corner of Shields Road and Albert Drive in 1878 Rev. Rowan and built in 1878 '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. Neighbouring East Pollokshields was however allowed the shops, schools and other classes of buildings you would expect to find in a typical Victorian neighbourhood. 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. First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation 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. Photograph of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 2014 View of Glencairn Drive with Pollokshields Glencairn Church in the distance It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. The house was first occupied in 1882 and was in use as a synogogue from 1928 to 1984. First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. Communion Table at Pollokshields Parish Church, designed by William Gardner Rowan, 1912 The foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. Architect's photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1915 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. 'Kelmscott' is an out-of-the ordinary villa situated in Springkell Avenue, close to the Sherbooke Castle Hotel. Drawing of 'Rhuadsgeir', later Sherbrooke Castle Hotel, 1896 Communion Table at Pollokshields Parish Church, designed by William Gardner Rowan, 1912 He gave evidence for the Crown case as did Daanish Zahid. The exhibition drawings of the two massive villas were displayed side-by-side at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1904. The house was first occupied in 1882 and was in use as a synogogue from 1928 to 1984. 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 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. Daanish Zahid also gave evidence in the latest trial and claimed: "You have got the wrong men." When officers raided the flat they found the two-bit 'Godfather' had a false UK driving licence in the name of Enrique Soprano. Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge The foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built 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 Imran Shahid was one of the most notorious gang members in Pollokshields. 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. St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge Rowan, 1892 '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. Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Drawings of the ruins of Haggs Castle before restoration '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'. Tracery on window of Pollokshields Parish Church Corner view of 'Matheran', 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. risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. Photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 2014 Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. The villa displays an unusual combination of materials, blending typical Scottish red sandstone with very English mock-Tudor timber detailing. 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. Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. Rear view of Haggs Castle and associated outbuildings on the old road from Pollokshaws to Govan Pollokshields Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. '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 Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built This photograph of the house was taken in 1905, just after its completion. 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 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. Springkell Avenue faade of 'Matheran', Pollokshields Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. Their exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1904. The 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. Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 Eventually after four visits and meetings with the president, prime minister, and interior minister a one-off deal was agreed. Interior of 'Madrasa Taleem Ul Islam' mosque, Pollokshields Early this morning (Thursday 13 May), as Muslims in the Southside community of Pollokshields celebrated Eid al-Fitr, Home Office officials arrived in Kenmure Street to enforce Priti Patels hostile environment and detain two refugees. 'Inchgarvie' Sherbrooke Avenue, Pollokshields Tracery on window of Pollokshields Parish Church St Albert's original title was Albert Road Church, after Queen Victoria's consort, Prince Albert, rather than the German saint of the same name who is the current patron. Interior of 'Madrasa Taleem Ul Islam' mosque, Pollokshields Entrance to 'Matheran' from Springkell Avenue, "AD 1903" Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation Pollokshields Burgh Hall, Glasgow, the venue for the wedding of Kerry Nixon to Caleb Knightley, Keira Knightley's elder brother. It had a number of different uses before returning to its present use as a private residence in 1998. I was delighted to present an illustrated talk as part of the 2018-2019 programme. 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. Rowan and built in 1878 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. Photograph of newly built Sherbrooke Church, 1900 The arches at the loggia are supported by cast-iron columns. 'Matheran' was occupied by the Glasgow School of Occupational Therapy before reverting to residential use at the end of 2002. Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. The Sherbrooke Castle Hotel was designed by architects, J.Thomson & R.Sandilands as a private residence, 'Rhuadsgeir', at 11 Sherbrooke Avenue. Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1905 Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. When it is completed the stonework and building style will make it blend in naturally with the beautiful houses erected a century earlier. The opening service for the church building was held on May 19, 1878. 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. The stables there had stalls for horses on the both first and second floors with the top floor being used as a hay loft. First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation Their exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1904. Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, 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. Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Rowan and built in 1878 The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. It is a beautiful example of Edwardian domestic architecture, retaining all its original exterior features in pristine condition. Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. 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. East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. 1905 view of tramcar on route from Gordon Street to Pollokshields Rev. Pollokshields Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. Rev. Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. Nearby you can find 'Inchgarvie', another large villa designed by Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers around the same time as 'Matheran'. 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. Communion Table at Pollokshields Parish Church, designed by William Gardner Rowan, 1912 Public green space was provided by Maxwell Park which opened in 1890. I was delighted to present an illustrated talk as part of the 2018-2019 programme. 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation The popular image of . Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries 1926 view of semi-detached house at Pollokshields, now demolished 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. This house was situated on the north side of Maxwell Drive on the present site of St Albert's School. It is a beautiful example of Edwardian domestic architecture, retaining all its original exterior features in pristine condition. He wasn't involved with any gangs. Public green space was provided by Maxwell Park which opened in 1890. Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre He was charged with attempted murder and sentenced to five years, but was released after serving half his sentence. Photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 2014 Get involved. '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. University bound tramcar at junction of Nithsdale Road and St Andrew's Drive Rear view of Haggs Castle and associated outbuildings on the old road from Pollokshaws to Govan 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. Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. Communion Table at Pollokshields Parish Church, designed by William Gardner Rowan, 1912 St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Photograph of newly built Sherbrooke Church, 1900 Remains of east window of Pollokshields Glencairn Church London East End gangster twins Ronnie (right) and Reggie Kray pictured after spending 36 hours helping the police with their inquiry into the murder of George Cornell (Image: William Lovelace/Daily Express/Hulton Archive/Getty Images). Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge 1905 view of tramcar on route from Gordon Street to Pollokshields Moonlight over Pollokshields Burgh Hall 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 house was first occupied in 1882 and was in use as a synogogue from 1928 to 1984. 1920's view of Kenmure Street, Pollokshields Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. The foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. 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. 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. 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 UP Church, Leslie Street 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. Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, 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.