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. Architect's photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1915 No two villas were permitted to be exactly alike. The 15- year- old was abducted, stabbed 13 times and then doused with petrol before being set on fire. Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. Pollokshields Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. Tracery on window of Pollokshields Parish Church Exhibition Drawing of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1903 Open topped tram in Nithsdale Road with Pollokshields Free Church in background The villa displays an unusual combination of materials, blending typical Scottish red sandstone with very English mock-Tudor timber detailing. Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built Interior of 'Madrasa Taleem Ul Islam' mosque, Pollokshields Michael. Nearby you can find 'Inchgarvie', another large villa designed by Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers around the same time as 'Matheran'. The foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. Interior of 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. This house was situated on the north side of Maxwell Drive on the present site of St Albert's School. University bound tramcar at junction of Nithsdale Road and St Andrew's Drive Aerial view of "South Bank" and surrounding modern developments Photograph of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 2014 It offered an interesting contrast to the leafy avenues of large villas in the burgh of 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. Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 Unless you go to the city centre you will not interact with a Scottish person. 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. This wasn't his first time in jail. He was innocent white boy kidnapped, tortured and killed at the hands of an evil Asian gang. Photograph of 'Norwoodville', Pollokshields, 2017 East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1905 Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. Doorway at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church, flanked by carved figures Moonlight over Pollokshields Burgh Hall Architect's drawing of 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, 1893 Nearby you can find 'Inchgarvie', another large villa designed by Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers around the same time as 'Matheran'. It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. Photograph of newly built Sherbrooke Church, 1900 Asian gangs have been a fixture in Glasgow since the early 60's. Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. Pollokshields Congregational Church in Fotheringay Road was designed by architects Steele & Balfour in a modest Gothic style. Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields University bound tramcar at junction of Nithsdale Road and St Andrew's 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. Interior of 'Madrasa Taleem Ul Islam' mosque, Pollokshields Exhibition Drawing of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1903 Exhibition Drawing of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1903 The three at first opposed extradition but at a later hearing agreed to be sent back to the UK. 'Inchgarvie' Sherbrooke Avenue, Pollokshields Pollokshields Congregational Church in Fotheringay Road was designed by architects Steele & Balfour in a modest Gothic style. 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. 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. Moonlight over Pollokshields Burgh Hall B. Hutchison was the first recipient of this grant. Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 Firefighters remain on the scene tackling the blaze with the Scottish Ambulance Service and emergency services colleagues also in attendance. It offered an interesting contrast to the leafy avenues of large villas in the burgh of Pollokshields. Engraving of restored Haggs Castle First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation The foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. 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. First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 This remnant can be viewed from Shields Road near the corner with Glencairn Drive. The arches at the loggia are supported by cast-iron columns. There is Sherbrooke Ave/Sherbrooke Dr/Sherbrooke Gdns,again covering a wide area. 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 Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge The house was first occupied in 1882 and was in use as a synogogue from 1928 to 1984. The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. University bound tramcar at junction of Nithsdale Road and St Andrew's Drive This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. This photograph of Kelmscott from 2014 shows how well preserved the villa has been over the last hundred-plus years. View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, 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. The Sherbrooke Castle Hotel was designed by architects, J.Thomson & R.Sandilands as a private residence, 'Rhuadsgeir', at 11 Sherbrooke Avenue. Rowan, 1892 RGBA(0,152,170,1) About. 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 stables there had stalls for horses on the both first and second floors with the top floor being used as a hay loft. When it is completed the stonework and building style will make it blend in naturally with the beautiful houses erected a century earlier. Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation Photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 2014 His design drawings were exhibited at the annual exhibition of the Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts in 1875. Night time view of floodlit Sherbrooke Castle Hotel [10] At that time most of a larger deck-access complex on the south side of the road[11] constructed in two adjoining 'T' shapes[12] was demolished in stages to be replaced by new properties. 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. Tracery on window of Pollokshields Parish Church Pollokshields UP Church, Leslie Street Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation It then became a private dwelling before assuming its current use as a mosque. This photograph of the house was taken in 1905, just after its completion. East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built 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. The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. 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. This photograph of Kelmscott from 2014 shows how well preserved the villa has been over the last hundred-plus years. Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. Pollokshields Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. Photograph of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 2014 Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church 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. He offered his arresting officers two million rupees - about 200,000 - to spring him from the jail. Rowan and built in 1878 The house under construction, above, is situated in Sherbrooke Avenue. It then became a private dwelling before assuming its current use as a mosque. At the end of June 1894 the operation of the tramway was taken over by Glasgow Corporation who already owned and maintained the track. 15 Dangerous Gangsters STILL Active Today - theclever 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. East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. The men's mobiles had fallen silent just after 7pm, and started up again about 20 minutes later, when the Mercedes was driven to a back lane near Glasgow University and set on fire. Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. This photograph of the house was taken in 1905, just after its completion. Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields It then became a private dwelling before assuming its current use as a mosque. The stables there had stalls for horses on the both first and second floors with the top floor being used as a hay loft. Michael. Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 Pollokshields Congregational Church in Fotheringay Road was designed by architects Steele & Balfour in a modest Gothic style. Pollokshields Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. University bound tramcar at junction of Nithsdale Road and St Andrew's Drive Night time view of floodlit Sherbrooke Castle Hotel It was built as an up-market tenemental area of large flats with facilities such as shops and schools, which were lacking in the garden suburb. Pollokshields Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. Pollokshields Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. 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 remnant can be viewed from Shields Road near the corner with Glencairn Drive. Pollok is Pollag in Gaelic, but this and Pollokshaws are one word and have now generic elements which are not transparent ( -shields and -shaw ). Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. 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 Italian Renaissance design by John B. Wilson was also used in another building, Stockwell Free Church, in 1887. This earliest part of Pollokshields was redeveloped in the late 1960's and early 1970's when the old houses were replaced with blocks of flats. 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. Further examples of exhibition drawings of large villas can be viewed at the Domestic Architecture of Glasgow's South Side page of this website. Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries All three claimed that they returned to Britain voluntarily but according to sources the men "did not fancy" prison conditions in Pakistan.Community leaders believe the convictions will allow the diverse populations of Pollokshields to "move on". First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation 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. Asian gang life in Glasgow | Asian Image Photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 2014 Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, August 2016 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. I was delighted to present an illustrated talk as part of the 2018-2019 programme. Communion Table at Pollokshields Parish Church, designed by William Gardner Rowan, 1912 Pollokshields, City of Glasgow Search by location, postcode or keyword. Tracery on window of Pollokshields Parish Church Areas of Glasgow ranked by reported crimes Crimes reported April 2018 - March 2019 The opening service for the church building was held on May 19, 1878. 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. Exhibition drawing of 'Matheran' at corner of Sherbrooke Avenue and Springkell Avenue It then became a private dwelling before assuming its current use as a mosque. Remains of east window of Pollokshields Glencairn Church Rev. Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church This remnant can be viewed from Shields Road near the corner with Glencairn Drive. The villa displays an unusual combination of materials, blending typical Scottish red sandstone with very English mock-Tudor timber detailing. 31-year-old Jamie* had learned of the dawn raid van lurking in his street below from neighbours in his buildings group chat. Photograph of 'Norwoodville', Pollokshields, 2017 Springkell Avenue faade of 'Matheran', Pollokshields First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation 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 arms carved into stonework over entrance to Burgh Hall, with date of 1890 Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1905 25. The large gardens surrounding the houses were widely planted with broad-leaved trees such as beech, sycamore and lime. With thousands of books and a programme of . The garden shrubbery had just recently been planted, with the trees being mere saplings. Pollokshields Burgh Hall, which was gifted to the district by Sir John Stirling Maxwell The architects of the house were Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers. Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre This description from 1841 of a train journey on the newly opened Glasgow and Ayrshire Railway describes the train passing under the bridge at Shields Road, then described as the road leading "from the Paisley road to Pollokshaws". Photograph of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 2014 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. Drawings of the ruins of Haggs Castle before restoration The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. This photograph of Kelmscott from 2014 shows how well preserved the villa has been over the last hundred-plus years. There are two events that are never far away from Imran's mind. 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 Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge The architects of the house were Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers. 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. Further examples of exhibition drawings of large villas can be viewed at the Domestic Architecture of Glasgow's South Side page of this website. Open topped tram in Nithsdale Road with Pollokshields Free Church in background Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, August 2016 View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now 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. 'Inchgarvie' Sherbrooke Avenue, Pollokshields East Glasgow had the most identified gangs with 41 followed by South Glasgow with 38 and North Glasgow with 31. Find all the transport options for your trip from Glasgow to Pollokshields right here. Imran Shahid and Mushtaq had numerous previous convictions for violent assaults, while Zeeshan Shahid had convictions for a series of minor offences. Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. 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. 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 Congregational Church in Fotheringay Road was designed by architects Steele & Balfour in a modest Gothic style. Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church What is surprising is the number of multi-storey buildings and chimney stacks in the foreground, presumably in the Gorbals and surrounding districts. Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. Open topped tram in Nithsdale Road with Pollokshields Free Church in background Corner view of 'Matheran', Pollokshields