'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'. Exhibition Drawing of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1903 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 is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. 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. I was delighted to present an illustrated talk as part of the 2018-2019 programme. 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. When it is completed the stonework and building style will make it blend in naturally with the beautiful houses erected a century earlier. Pollokshields arms carved into stonework over entrance to Burgh Hall, with date of 1890 Design for a Double villa at Pollokshields, c.1858 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, 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. Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields Eagle lectern at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Their exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1904. Rowan and built in 1878 The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. The killing horrified white and Asian Glaswegians alike, exposing a seam of criminality and gang culture among some young Pakistani Scots in the city, and causing an upsurge in racial tensions in the area. Kriss is gone because of gangs, not just in Pollokshields but every area of our communities." It emerged yesterday that Mohammed Sarwar, the Pakistani-born MP who represents the Pollokshields. Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and 24-hour room service. Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. It offered an interesting contrast to the leafy avenues of large villas in the burgh of Pollokshields. The foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields 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. The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. The opening service for the church building was held on May 19, 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. Illustration of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 1904 The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. gangster, member of a criminal organization that systematically makes money from such activities as gambling, prostitution, narcotic trafficking, and industrial extortion. 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. It was restored as a dwelling house during Victorian times when modern day Pollokshields was being developed. The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. It then became a private dwelling before assuming its current use as a mosque. 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. East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. 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. Doorway at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church, flanked by carved figures The villa displays an unusual combination of materials, blending typical Scottish red sandstone with very English mock-Tudor timber detailing. Pollokshields Established Church, built at the corner of Shields Road and Albert Drive in 1878 Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries Architect's photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1915 Engraving of restored Haggs Castle Photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 2014 The stables there had stalls for horses on the both first and second floors with the top floor being used as a hay loft. 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. First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation Architect's drawing of 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, 1893 Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built 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 Photograph of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 2014 The villa displays an unusual combination of materials, blending typical Scottish red sandstone with very English mock-Tudor timber detailing. The house was first occupied in 1882 and was in use as a synogogue from 1928 to 1984. Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", 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. Photograph of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 2014 First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation Entrance to 'Matheran' from Springkell Avenue, "AD 1903" The garden shrubbery had just recently been planted, with the trees being mere saplings. The villa displays an unusual combination of materials, blending typical Scottish red sandstone with very English mock-Tudor timber detailing. Nearby you can find 'Inchgarvie', another large villa designed by Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers around the same time as 'Matheran'. (June 2015) Emergency services raced to Leven Street, Pollokshields, on Thursday night. Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. 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. 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. Springkell Avenue faade of 'Matheran', Pollokshields First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot Open topped tram in Nithsdale Road with Pollokshields Free Church in background Haggs Castle in St Andrew's Drive was originally built as a defensive tower house in the 1580's. The timber roof of the side aisles and the main trusses add to the grandeur of the interior. Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 2014 Architect's photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1915 It then became a private dwelling before assuming its current use as a mosque. 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. This photograph of Kelmscott from 2014 shows how well preserved the villa has been over the last hundred-plus years. Tracery on window of Pollokshields Parish Church After all, there was an operation based on drug running, extortion rackets, car ringing and credit card scams that was there to be defended. The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. 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. First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation New menswear 2 pc shalwar kameez and waistcoats just in. It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation Exhibition drawing of 'Matheran' at corner of Sherbrooke Avenue and Springkell 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. Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields Doorway at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church, flanked by carved figures Photograph of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 2014 Rear view of Haggs Castle and associated outbuildings on the old road from Pollokshaws to Govan Further examples of exhibition drawings of large villas can be viewed at the Domestic Architecture of Glasgow's South Side page of this website. University bound tramcar at junction of Nithsdale Road and St Andrew's Drive Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre Photograph of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 2014 Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. G41 1SU Glasgow, UK. Pollokshields UP Church, Leslie Street Tracery on window of Pollokshields Parish Church Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre It was insisted upon that the villas of Pollokshields were all built to different plans. Photograph of newly built Sherbrooke Church, 1900 Tracery on window of Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. Pollokshields Established Church, built at the corner of Shields Road and Albert Drive in 1878 It offered an interesting contrast to the leafy avenues of large villas in the burgh of Pollokshields. Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields There was no support on issues like drugs and alcohol. Remains of east window of Pollokshields Glencairn Church 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. Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. The blaze broke out on the top floor of Pollok is Pollag in Gaelic, but this and Pollokshaws are one word and have now generic elements which are not transparent ( -shields and -shaw ). 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. Rev. The foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. 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. East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. He admits that the white and Asian community in Pollokshields have limited contact with each other. Message on 07904854814 for more information . The number of large villas was greatly expanded from the 1880's through to the completion of the planned suburb around 1910. Public green space was provided by Maxwell Park which opened in 1890. The example, below, of early semi-detached houses in Pollokshields shows that the original dwellings were much more modest in size and in the extent of their garden grounds compared to those which would come later. The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. Rev. Architect's elevation of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1910 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. Imran Shahid and Mushtaq had numerous previous convictions for violent assaults, while Zeeshan Shahid had convictions for a series of minor offences. So in part what happened to Kriss was the result of youth gang clashes but the revenge took place through the methods of extreme gangsterism. '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 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1905 The house was first occupied in 1882 and was in use as a synogogue from 1928 to 1984. Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. Sherbrooke Castle Hotel Map showing "Cottages" and "Villas" in the earliest part of Pollokshields at Shields Bridge 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 built as an up-market tenemental area of large flats with facilities such as shops and schools, which were lacking in the garden suburb. Night time view of floodlit Sherbrooke Castle Hotel Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. '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'. Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, 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. Pollokshields Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. Corner view of 'Matheran', Pollokshields Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. Rev. Public green space was provided by Maxwell Park which opened in 1890. When it is completed the stonework and building style will make it blend in naturally with the beautiful houses erected a century earlier. Entrance to 'Matheran' from Springkell Avenue, "AD 1903" 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. Drawing of 'Rhuadsgeir', later Sherbrooke Castle Hotel, 1896 The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. 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. First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive The opening service for the church building was held on May 19, 1878. The villa displays an unusual combination of materials, blending typical Scottish red sandstone with very English mock-Tudor timber detailing. It was restored as a dwelling house during Victorian times when modern day Pollokshields was being developed. It shows that the 'as-built' version was very close to that envisioned by the architect in the perspective drawing displayed two years earlier. Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church '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. 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 villa displays an unusual combination of materials, blending typical Scottish red sandstone with very English mock-Tudor timber detailing. Springkell Avenue faade of 'Matheran', Pollokshields 'Matheran' was occupied by the Glasgow School of Occupational Therapy before reverting to residential use at the end of 2002. 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." Photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 2014 risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot Rev. Rowan, 1892 It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 Photograph of newly built Sherbrooke Church, 1900 The house was first occupied in 1882 and was in use as a synogogue from 1928 to 1984. Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 Illustration of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 1904 Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre It was built as an up-market tenemental area of large flats with facilities such as shops and schools, which were lacking in the garden suburb. 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. All the asian shops of groceries and other stuff. 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. The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. Corner view of 'Matheran', Pollokshields Photograph of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 2014 It offered an interesting contrast to the leafy avenues of large villas in the burgh of Pollokshields. Eagle lectern at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Pollokshields arms carved into stonework over entrance to Burgh Hall, with date of 1890 Architect's elevation of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1910 Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 2014 No two villas were permitted to be exactly alike. The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge
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