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 Sherbrooke Castle Hotel was designed by architects, J.Thomson & R.Sandilands as a private residence, 'Rhuadsgeir', at 11 Sherbrooke Avenue. Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built When it is completed the stonework and building style will make it blend in naturally with the beautiful houses erected a century earlier. When it is completed the stonework and building style will make it blend in naturally with the beautiful houses erected a century earlier. The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. 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. Nearby you can find 'Inchgarvie', another large villa designed by Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers around the same time as 'Matheran'. 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. 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. St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Nisbet's exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1903. The house under construction, above, is situated in Sherbrooke Avenue. Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields 'Kelmscott' is an out-of-the ordinary villa situated in Springkell Avenue, close to the Sherbooke Castle Hotel. Nisbet's exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1903. University bound tramcar at junction of Nithsdale Road and St Andrew's Drive 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. Sherbrooke Castle Hotel Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. The lodge house and the ground floor of the Hall were completely refurbished and reopened around 1997. 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. Report inappropriate content bax52 Glasgow, United. During the six-week trial the high court in Edinburgh heard graphic and often harrowing testimony from forensic experts that the victim was probably alive when he was set on fire, and had tried vainly to douse the flames by rolling on the ground. It is a beautiful example of Edwardian domestic architecture, retaining all its original exterior features in pristine condition. View of Fotheringay Centre, 2014 Rowan and built in 1878 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields 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. Architect's photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1915 At the end of June 1894 the operation of the tramway was taken over by Glasgow Corporation who already owned and maintained the track. Springkell Avenue faade of 'Matheran', Pollokshields I was delighted to present an illustrated talk as part of the 2018-2019 programme. 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. First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. Photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 2014 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. Doorway at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church, flanked by carved figures The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. Sherbrooke St. Gilbert's Church is another Church of Scotland congregation. Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 2014 It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. '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. The depot of the Glasgow Tramway & Omnibus Company had been situated in Tobago Street, Calton, close to Glasgow Green. The arches at the loggia are supported by cast-iron columns. 'Inchgarvie' Sherbrooke Avenue, Pollokshields 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, August 2016 St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Pollokshields Congregational Church in Fotheringay Road was designed by architects Steele & Balfour in a modest Gothic style. This article needs to be updated. Public green space was provided by Maxwell Park which opened in 1890. 1905 view of tramcar on route from Gordon Street to Pollokshields Rowan, 1892 First the manacles came off and then there was a short statement from Imran Shahid - clearly the leading man. 1920's view of Kenmure Street, 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. Drawing of "Kitchin's Corner", Pollokshields Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. 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. View of Glencairn Drive with Pollokshields Glencairn Church in the distance St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive Hundred gathered at Elbow Beachsoldiers, sailors, Bermuda . Public green space was provided by Maxwell Park which opened in 1890. There were no licensed premises permitted in either district. It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. Open topped tram in Nithsdale Road with Pollokshields Free Church in background Clifford's exhibition drawing of Sutherland House, Pollokshields, 1900 The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. 1920's view of Kenmure Street, Pollokshields 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." Clydesdale Cricket Club is located at Titwood on the periphery of Pollokshields. His design drawings were exhibited at the annual exhibition of the Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts in 1875. The architects of the house were Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers. Perspective drawing of Pollokshields Trinity UP Church by architect, W.G. St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive The stables there had stalls for horses on the both first and second floors with the top floor being used as a hay loft. It is a beautiful example of Edwardian domestic architecture, retaining all its original exterior features in pristine condition. Pollokshields Congregational Church in Fotheringay Road was designed by architects Steele & Balfour in a modest Gothic style. Rowan and built in 1878 Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. 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. Springkell Avenue faade of 'Matheran', Pollokshields Drawing of 'Rhuadsgeir', later Sherbrooke Castle Hotel, 1896 Tracery on window of Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive There is also a suburban railway running through the area. Rowan and built in 1878 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. The 25-year-old admits that a few years ago, a visit to this side of the city would not go by without him getting into a "pangaa" - Punjabi for a scrap. 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. 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 121 is the last Bus that goes to Pollokshields in Glasgow. Pollokshields arms carved into stonework over entrance to Burgh Hall, with date of 1890 Was Kriss a victim of a race assault, gangland revenge or do elements of both play a part in his brutal slaying? Another church to be mysteriously destroyed by fire was Pollokshields UP Church in Leslie Street, East Pollokshields, which was burnt out in 1983. '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. The house under construction, above, is situated in Sherbrooke 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. Nisbet's exhibition drawing of the house, below, was displayed at the annual exhibition of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts in 1903. Rowan, 1892 Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 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. Architect's photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1915 Pollokshields hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields Architect's photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1915 The garden shrubbery had just recently been planted, with the trees being mere saplings. East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. What time is the first Bus to Pollokshields in Glasgow? University bound tramcar at junction of Nithsdale Road and St Andrew's Drive In fact, as a councillor he was besieged by locals demanding that he do something about the gangs. risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. pollokshields gangsters university of chicago accounting risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. Eagle lectern at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation B. Hutchison was the first recipient of this grant. Equestrian staircase at former Copelawhill tram depot, Pollokshields Rear view of Haggs Castle and associated outbuildings on the old road from Pollokshaws to Govan Photograph of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 2014 As well as racist violence, the gangs also had a reputation for drug dealing, car theft,. 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. Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. Imran Shahid and Mushtaq had numerous previous convictions for violent assaults, while Zeeshan Shahid had convictions for a series of minor offences. At the end of June 1894 the operation of the tramway was taken over by Glasgow Corporation who already owned and maintained the track.
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