1920's view of Kenmure Street, Pollokshields Pollokshields These are our neighbours. Architect's elevation of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1910 It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. Such was its early population growth, Pollokshields attained ' burgh ' status in 1876. 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. Architect's drawing of 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, 1893 Rowan and built in 1878 The number of large villas was greatly expanded from the 1880's through to the completion of the planned suburb around 1910. Their exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1904. Their exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1904. Springkell Avenue faade of 'Matheran', Pollokshields Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. Tracery on window of Pollokshields Parish Church The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. When it is completed the stonework and building style will make it blend in naturally with the beautiful houses erected a century earlier. Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. 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. Location. It was restored as a dwelling house during Victorian times when modern day Pollokshields was being developed. Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields 270,000. Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. Public green space was provided by Maxwell Park which opened in 1890. Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge Engraving of restored Haggs Castle Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. Exhibition drawing of 'Matheran' at corner of Sherbrooke Avenue and Springkell Avenue The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 Rev. Nearby you can find 'Inchgarvie', another large villa designed by Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers around the same time as 'Matheran'. Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive In 1849 Sir John Maxwell commissioned the noted architect David Rhind to draw up a Feuing Plan for the development of fields of Shiels Farm. Pollokshields Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. Pollokshields Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. Architect's photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1915 Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. 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. Their exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1904. Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 2014 Pollokshields Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. He didn't. Open topped tram in Nithsdale Road with Pollokshields Free Church in background 'Inchgarvie' Sherbrooke Avenue, Pollokshields I was delighted to present an illustrated talk as part of the 2018-2019 programme. 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. OnTheMarket < 7 days Marketed by Corum - Shawlands. Nearby you can find 'Inchgarvie', another large villa designed by Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers around the same time as 'Matheran'. The house was first occupied in 1882 and was in use as a synogogue from 1928 to 1984. Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. It shows that the 'as-built' version was very close to that envisioned by the architect in the perspective drawing displayed two years earlier. I was delighted to present an illustrated talk as part of the 2018-2019 programme. Rowan, 1892 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. 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." Nearby you can find 'Inchgarvie', another large villa designed by Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers around the same time as 'Matheran'. The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. '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. View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields 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. At the end of June 1894 the operation of the tramway was taken over by Glasgow Corporation who already owned and maintained the track. Doorway at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church, flanked by carved figures The house under construction, above, is situated in Sherbrooke Avenue. Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields Pollokshields Congregational Church in Fotheringay Road was designed by architects Steele & Balfour in a modest Gothic style. This photograph of the house was taken in 1905, just after its completion. Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. Pollokshields (Scottish Gaelic: Buthan Phollaig, Scots: Powkshiels) is an area in the Southside of Glasgow, Scotland.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 . 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. Design for a Double villa at Pollokshields, c.1858 Pollokshields Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. The architects of the house were Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers. The Trust acquired the building for 1 in 1986. risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. In addition the Times newspaper has reported that in a desperate bid to avoid returning to the UK Baldy falsely accused Kriss and his gang of attacking and raping Muslim women. Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. Detached villa, built 1886, as part of later development in Avenues west of St Andrews Drive, Pollokshields Their drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1896. At the end of June 1894 the operation of the tramway was taken over by Glasgow Corporation who already owned and maintained the track. The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields Photograph of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 2014 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields 1 property type(s) Bedrooms. East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. Map showing "Cottages" and "Villas" in the earliest part of Pollokshields at Shields Bridge The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. His design drawings were exhibited at the annual exhibition of the Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts in 1875. 1920's view of Kenmure Street, Pollokshields Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive The house under construction, above, is situated in Sherbrooke Avenue. The aerial view shows South Bank completely overwhelmed - surrounded by Shields Railway Depot and modern housing developments. 1905 view of tramcar on route from Gordon Street to Pollokshields Pollokshields Congregational Church in Fotheringay Road was designed by architects Steele & Balfour in a modest Gothic style. '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'. The south balcony is reached by a staircase from the east porch. Michael. Open topped tram in Nithsdale Road with Pollokshields Free Church in background The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. Further examples of exhibition drawings of large villas can be viewed at the Domestic Architecture of Glasgow's South Side page of this website. Design for a Double villa at Pollokshields, c.1858 '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. 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." Night time view of floodlit Sherbrooke Castle Hotel 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. Sherbrooke Castle Hotel 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. Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields Clifford's exhibition drawing of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 1900 The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. View of Glencairn Drive with Pollokshields Glencairn Church in the distance 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. Tracery on window of Pollokshields Parish Church Entrance to 'Matheran' from Springkell Avenue, "AD 1903" It was insisted upon that the villas of Pollokshields were all built to different plans. The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. 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 The foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation 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. Springkell Avenue faade of 'Matheran', Pollokshields
