Illustration of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 1904 B. Hutchison was the first recipient of this grant. This house was situated on the north side of Maxwell Drive on the present site of St Albert's School. The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. 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. Sherbrooke Castle Hotel The opening service for the church building was held on May 19, 1878. Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. Photograph of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 2014 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." Rev. 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, 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. 1905 view of tramcar on route from Gordon Street to 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. 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. They were followed by the gang leader Imran Shahid. The arches at the loggia are supported by cast-iron columns. 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 UP Church, Leslie Street Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. Exhibition drawing of 'Matheran' at corner of Sherbrooke Avenue and Springkell Avenue First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot RM 2FK174G - Shields Road, Pollokshields in the Southside of Glasgow, Scotland, UK RM 2AW6XYF - Pollokshields Burgh Hall is a 17th Century Scottish Renaissance style hall built with dark red sandstone in Maxwell Park, Glasgow, Scotland, UK RM 2CCMCBC - Herries Road, Glasgow. The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. Firefighters remain on the scene tackling the blaze with the Scottish Ambulance Service and emergency services colleagues also in attendance. Rowan, 1892 Photograph of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 2014 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. The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields Rev. At the end of June 1894 the operation of the tramway was taken over by Glasgow Corporation who already owned and maintained the track. Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields 2. This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. 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. '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. 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. Night time view of floodlit Sherbrooke Castle Hotel Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. Pollokshields Established Church was designed by Stirling born architect, Robert Baldie. Drawing of 'Rhuadsgeir', later Sherbrooke Castle Hotel, 1896 Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. This engraving dates from 1829 before Pollokshields had been developed. This remnant can be viewed from Shields Road near the corner with Glencairn Drive. 5 Day of the week. The foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre The Sherbrooke Castle Hotel was designed by architects, J.Thomson & R.Sandilands as a private residence, 'Rhuadsgeir', at 11 Sherbrooke Avenue. 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. 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. Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 The foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. University bound tramcar at junction of Nithsdale Road and St Andrew's Drive 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. 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. Further examples of exhibition drawings of large villas can be viewed at the Domestic Architecture of Glasgow's South Side page of this website. 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", 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. '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. '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 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 floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot 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. First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation Aerial view of Maxwell Square, the little park at the centre of East Pollokshields Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive 1905 view of tramcar on route from Gordon Street to Pollokshields Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 There are several contributions by contemporaries of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, including a series of good 'Glasgow style' tenements by the architect Harry Clifford, who was also responsible for the 'A' listed Pollokshields Burgh Hall, in Scottish Baronial style which was inaugurated in 1890, with Maxwell Park. This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. The opening service for the church building was held on May 19, 1878. Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. Exhibition drawing of 'Matheran' at corner of Sherbrooke Avenue and Springkell Avenue Exhibition drawing of 'Matheran' at corner of Sherbrooke Avenue and Springkell Avenue 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 Sherbrooke Castle Hotel was designed by architects, J.Thomson & R.Sandilands as a private residence, 'Rhuadsgeir', at 11 Sherbrooke Avenue. Pollokshields Congregational Church in Fotheringay Road was designed by architects Steele & Balfour in a modest Gothic style. 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, August 2016 It is a beautiful example of Edwardian domestic architecture, retaining all its original exterior features in pristine condition. Eagle lectern at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church 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. This house was situated on the north side of Maxwell Drive on the present site of St Albert's School. The arches at the loggia are supported by cast-iron columns. Map showing "Cottages" and "Villas" in the earliest part of Pollokshields at Shields Bridge Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", 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. They are attracted to such a lifestyle. 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. Further examples of exhibition drawings of large villas can be viewed at the Domestic Architecture of Glasgow's South Side page of this website. Exhibition Drawing of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 1903 Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church You don't get a nickname as good as "The Kim Kardashian of Organised Crime" unless you deserve it. It had a number of different uses before returning to its present use as a private residence in 1998. It offered an interesting contrast to the leafy avenues of large villas in the burgh of Pollokshields. 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. Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. Architect's drawing of 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, 1893 Communion Table at Pollokshields Parish Church, designed by William Gardner Rowan, 1912 Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. Michael. Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. 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. Albert Drive frontage of former Copelawhill tram depot, now the Tramway Arts Centre B. Hutchison was the first recipient of this grant. 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, built at the corner of Shields Road and Albert Drive in 1878 Tracery on window of Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Architect's photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1915 Architect's elevation of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1910 'Matheran' was occupied by the Glasgow School of Occupational Therapy before reverting to residential use at the end of 2002. 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 Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields Pollokshields UP Church, Leslie Street Springkell Avenue faade of 'Matheran', Pollokshields Pollokshields Free Church is currently used as a nursing home, Nithsdale Lodge 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. 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. 1920's view of Kenmure Street, Pollokshields 'Matheran' was occupied by the Glasgow School of Occupational Therapy before reverting to residential use at the end of 2002. Pollokshields UP Church, Leslie Street As he lay in agony he was bottled on the head and attacked with a wheel brace. Architect's drawing of 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, 1893 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. Communion Table at Pollokshields Parish Church, designed by William Gardner Rowan, 1912 Corner view of 'Matheran', Pollokshields B. Hutchison was the first recipient of this grant. 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. Interior of 'Madrasa Taleem Ul Islam' mosque, Pollokshields This photograph of the house was taken in 1905, just after its completion. 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. Corner view of 'Matheran', Pollokshields Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church New menswear 2 pc shalwar kameez and waistcoats just in. Tourist Attractions at Pollokshields View the must-see tourist sites Transport Hire a car Accommodation Where to sleep in Glasgow Suberb 9 From 94 Book Vkm Apartments 9 (251 reviews) 742 m - 105 Barrland Street Pollokshields, Glasgow G41 1RF Fabulous 8.6 From 86 Book Sherbrooke Castle Hotel 8.6 (489 reviews) Exhibition drawing of 'Matheran' at corner of Sherbrooke Avenue and Springkell Avenue 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. Photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 2014 This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. 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. First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation 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. It could range from someone giving you a strange look to what someone had said to you over the phone a few weeks ago.". Pollokshields Established Church, built at the corner of Shields Road and Albert Drive in 1878 Pollokshields Burgh Hall, which was gifted to the district by Sir John Stirling Maxwell Pollokshields Heritage organise an annual lecture series held in the former Pollokshields Congregational Church, close to Maxwell Park Station. Open topped tram in Nithsdale Road with Pollokshields Free Church in background 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 former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. The house under construction, above, is situated in Sherbrooke Avenue. Tracery on window of Pollokshields Parish Church Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built The foundation stone was laid on 16th September 1872 by Dr. William S. Wilson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. It was impossible not to be moved by people standing around an immigration enforcement van in Pollokshields yesterday chanting These are our neighbours, let them go. Moonlight over Pollokshields Burgh Hall 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. Further examples of exhibition drawings of large villas can be viewed at the Domestic Architecture of Glasgow's South Side page of this website. B. Hutchison was the first recipient of this grant. 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 garden shrubbery had just recently been planted, with the trees being mere saplings. Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields 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. The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. 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. '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 villa displays an unusual combination of materials, blending typical Scottish red sandstone with very English mock-Tudor timber detailing. Photograph of newly built Sherbrooke Church, 1900 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. The map above shows Pollokshields consisting of a few rows of dwellings situated alongside the Glasgow, Paisley and Ardrossan Canal and the railway lines west of Shields Road.

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