'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, August 2016 Shahid, a bodybuilder who at the time sported a distinctive part-shaven, bleached-blond haircut, had pledged to seek revenge for the assault, which he blamed on a rival gang. 1905 view of tramcar on route from Gordon Street to Pollokshields First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation Interior of 'Madrasa Taleem Ul Islam' mosque, 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. East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. 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. First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields Access to the stables was provided by very gently sloping flight of steps with 4 in. The large gardens surrounding the houses were widely planted with broad-leaved trees such as beech, sycamore and lime. risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. 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. Current time in Pollokshields is now 05:45 AM (Monday). You don't get a nickname as good as "The Kim Kardashian of Organised Crime" unless you deserve it. Photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 2014 Mohammed Aslam of the Tobateksingh police proves that. Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church 1905 view of tramcar on route from Gordon Street to Pollokshields 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. Neighbouring East Pollokshields was however allowed the shops, schools and other classes of buildings you would expect to find in a typical Victorian neighbourhood. I was delighted to present an illustrated talk as part of the 2018-2019 programme. Diamond was a bootlegger during the famous prohibition era. Each column cap is different. Illustration of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 1904 Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church It is a beautiful example of Edwardian domestic architecture, retaining all its original exterior features in pristine condition. Interior views of Pollokshields Parish Church This alerted dozens of activists who arrived on the street, with well over 100 people . 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. Communion Table at Pollokshields Parish Church, designed by William Gardner Rowan, 1912 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. Architect's photograph of 'Beneffrey', Pollokshields, 1915 Corner view of 'Matheran', Pollokshields Doorway at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church, flanked by carved figures 'Inchgarvie' Sherbrooke Avenue, Pollokshields 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 There were no licensed premises permitted in either district. The former Copelawhill Tram Works and Depot was built on the land surrounding St Ninian's Episcopal Church in Albert Drive and Pollokshaws Road. Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. According to him Glasgow's mosques and Imams have played an instrumental role in taming Asian gangsters. 'Inchgarvie' Sherbrooke Avenue, Pollokshields East Pollokshields, which was a burgh in its own right from 1880, was situated to the east of Shields Road. Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields It is currently home to the Tramway Arts Centre. '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. It was restored as a dwelling house during Victorian times when modern day Pollokshields was being developed. The house under construction, above, is situated in Sherbrooke Avenue. Rowan, 1892 Doorway at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church, flanked by carved figures Photograph of newly built Sherbrooke Church, 1900 Night time view of floodlit Sherbrooke Castle Hotel 275 Maxwell Road, Glasgow, G41 1TE. View of "South Bank", the only surviving house shown the north side of the map Nearby you can find 'Inchgarvie', another large villa designed by Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers around the same time as 'Matheran'. '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 steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. The population was large enough by 1876 to justify independent burgh status, until 1890 when it became part of Glasgow City. Front view of Haggs Castle, 1933 Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. University bound tramcar at junction of Nithsdale Road and St Andrew's Drive This remnant can be viewed from Shields Road near the corner with Glencairn Drive. The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. The large gardens surrounding the houses were widely planted with broad-leaved trees such as beech, sycamore and lime. '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'. When it is completed the stonework and building style will make it blend in naturally with the beautiful houses erected a century earlier. 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. Pollokshields Established Church, built at the corner of Shields Road and Albert Drive in 1878 risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. Illustration of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 1904 risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. Rowan, 1892 '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. Pollokshields Glencairn Church was known as Trinity UP Church when it first opened in 1891. Interior of 'Madrasa Taleem Ul Islam' mosque, 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. 'Matheran' was occupied by the Glasgow School of Occupational Therapy before reverting to residential use at the end of 2002. Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive He says: "Five or ten years ago many Muslims would not publicly boast about taking drugs and alcohol. This included more than 50 serious assaults and seven attempted murders. The future site of the large houses in the planned garden suburb is shown on the map as "(Part of) Titwood", around a steading named "Haggbowse" Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries Rear view of Haggs Castle and associated outbuildings on the old road from Pollokshaws to Govan 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. risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. 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. Front view of Haggs Castle, 1933 When it is completed the stonework and building style will make it blend in naturally with the beautiful houses erected a century earlier. Architect, H.E. 1920's street scene at Albert Drive, Pollokshields Doorway at Sherbrooke St Gilbert's Church, flanked by carved figures Exhibition Drawing of 'Kelmscott', Pollokshields, 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. B. Hutchison was the first recipient of this grant. Rowan, 1892 There were no apologies. Interior of St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Albert Drive 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. It is a beautiful example of Edwardian domestic architecture, retaining all its original exterior features in pristine condition. Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 risers that could be safely negotiated by horses. 'Ardtornish', Sutherland Avenue Pollokshields, August 2016 Map showing "Cottages" and "Villas" in the earliest part of Pollokshields at Shields Bridge This remnant can be viewed from Shields Road near the corner with Glencairn Drive. The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. I was delighted to present an illustrated talk as part of the 2018-2019 programme. Photograph of newly built Sherbrooke Church, 1900 The church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot The arches at the loggia are supported by cast-iron columns. A charity registered in Scotl . Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. The steps had non-slip metal surfaces frequently divided by transverse ridges forming the criss-cross pattern. This photograph shows the very first trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation while in procession to the newly opened depot at Coplawhill. Tracery on window of Pollokshields Parish Church Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. First floor stalls of stables overlooking courtyard of former Copelawhill tram depot 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. Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built First horse trams to be operated by Glasgow Corporation 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 church was designed by W. F. McGibbon and was built in 1882. Unsuccessful design for interior of Pollokshields Congregational Church, Watson & Salmond, 1902 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 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 'Rhuadsgeir', later Sherbrooke Castle Hotel, 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. Level Contributor 227 posts 367 reviews 387 helpful votes 2. Horse drawn trams were fully withdrawn from service in the city by the end of April 1902. Aerial view of "South Bank" and surrounding modern developments Former Pollokshields Free Church, designed by W.G. Terraced houses on the eastern side of Shields Road, on the dividing line of the old burgh boundaries St Albert's original title was Albert Road Church, after Queen Victoria's consort, Prince Albert, rather than the German saint of the same name who is the current patron. [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 Sherbrooke Castle Hotel was designed by architects, J.Thomson & R.Sandilands as a private residence, 'Rhuadsgeir', at 11 Sherbrooke Avenue. The architects of the house were Messrs. Frank Burnet, Boston and Carruthers. Photograph of 'Norwoodville', Pollokshields, 2017 I was delighted to present an illustrated talk as part of the 2018-2019 programme. It shows that the 'as-built' version was very close to that envisioned by the architect in the perspective drawing displayed two years earlier. David Burns QC, the advocate for Imran Shahid, said Mohammed was a "proven liar he has got away with murder". Illustration of 'Oaklands', Sherbrooke Avenue, from 1904 The house under construction, above, is situated in Sherbrooke Avenue. Pollokshields Heritage Lecture Series, 2018-19 However now if you look at the Imam at Central Mosque or the Imams in Masjid Noor - they all speak English. Altar and decorative panels at St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Pollokshields This photograph of the house was taken in 1905, just after its completion. It then became a private dwelling before assuming its current use as a mosque. 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. Old map showing Trinity UP Church shortly after it was built